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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 13 "Through a Narrow Window".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the cellular structure that contains enzymes which accomplish the work of energy production?
(a) Vesicles
(b) Mitochondria
(c) Golgi Complex
(d) Lysosomes

2. __________________ is the basis of all life function.
(a) Cellular oxidation
(b) Adenosine
(c) Photosynthesis
(d) ATP production

3. The smallest _______ reveals a whole universe of relationships within the body
(a) Skin cell
(b) Pore
(c) Organ
(d) Molecule

4. Our __________ carry thousands of years of adaptation and evolution to us.
(a) Skin cells
(b) Families
(c) Brains
(d) Genes

5. Continued use of pesticides could very well damage soil ___________.
(a) Beyond repair
(b) In some areas
(c) Illegally
(d) Over time

Short Answer Questions

1. The fish may die some time after spraying as the toxins can be released from ____________.

2. Without the Earth's ________, there could be no plants.

3. ________________ are affected because poisoned fish are not a source of food to sell.

4. The Earth's soil is a ______________ of living creatures, all interdependent.

5. The narrow ___________ is the tiniest structure in the human body.

(see the answer key)

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