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106. Which type of milk, per serving, will theoretically yield a greater amount of ATP in the human body, and what is the reason for this?
  1. dairy milk, because it contains vitamin C
  2. soymilk, because it contains no cholesterol
  3. dairy milk, because it has larger amounts of sugar and fat
  4. soymilk, because it has larger amounts of vitamins A and D
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107. Individuals with one form of lactose intolerance do not produce the enzyme lactase because the gene coding for the production of lactase is shut off in their cells. This means that which of the following processes does not occur for the gene?
  1. hydrogenation
  2. mutation
  3. replication
  4. transcription
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108. Which of the following organs removes extra water from the blood to keep the amount of fluid in the bloodstream at the proper level?
  1. kidneys
  2. liver
  3. pancreas
  4. stomach
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109. Which of the following best explains how the fossil record provides evidence that evolution has occurred?
  1. It indicates that forms of life existed on Earth at least 3.5 billion years ago.
  2. It indicates the exact cause of structural and behavioral adaptations of organisms.
  3. It shows how the embryos of many different vertebrate species are very similar.
  4. It shows that the form and structure of groups of organisms have changed over time.
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110. Populations of Caribbean coral have decreased significantly over the past 30 years due to disease. Which of the following is most likely a major factor leading to the increased amount of disease in the coral?
  1. Symbiotic algae are living in the coral cells.
  2. Several different species of fish live on the coral reefs.
  3. Levels of spawning have decreased and lowered reproductive rates.
  4. Water temperatures have increased and favored the growth of microorganisms.
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