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BIO 1010 WGU C 190 STUDY FOR
OA 2026/2027 ACTUAL
QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED
ANSWERS.
Adaptation- - ANSWER-The adjustment or changes in behavior,
physiology, and structure of an organism to become more
suited to an environment.
Aerobic- - ANSWER-A process that requires oxygen.
Allele -An alternative form of a gene. An example would be
genes that encode eye color—some encode blue eyes (one
allele), while others encode brown, green, or hazel eye colors
(other alleles). - ANSWER-
amino acids - - ANSWER-A small organic molecule with the
structure of an amino group, a carboxylic acid group, and an
"R" group, which are all bonded to a single central carbon
atom. The difference between the "R" group is what
distinguishes one amino acid from another. Amino acids are the
building blocks of proteins.
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Anaerobic- - ANSWER-A process that occurs without oxygen.
Anaphase- - ANSWER-A stage within the mitosis phase of cell
division (also known as cell reproduction). Anaphase starts
when sister chromatids separate from each other and ends
when each set of separated, sister chromatids arrives at the
opposite poles of the cell.
anaphase I- - ANSWER-The third stage of Meiosis I—the two
homologous chromosomes separate and migrate toward
opposite poles.
anaphase II- - ANSWER-The third stage in Meiosis II—the
centromeres separate and the sister chromatids (now individual
chromosomes) move toward the opposite poles of the cell.
artificial selection- - ANSWER-Deliberate mating between two
individuals who were selected based on desired traits.
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asexual reproduction - - ANSWER-A type of reproduction where
genetically identical offspring are created from a single parent.
This type of reproduction does not utilize meiosis or gametes.
Bacteria
and fungi are examples of organisms that reproduce in this
manner. - ANSWER-
Atom- - ANSWER-The basic unit of matter that cannot be
further broken down without losing its unique properties. One
atom consists of a dense nucleus surrounded by a cloud of
electrons.
Autosomal- - ANSWER-Describes a trait associated with alleles
located on autosomes (non sex chromosomes).
autosomal chromosome- - ANSWER-A chromosome not
involved in sex determination.
biogeochemical cycle- - ANSWER-The processes that transfer
chemical elements between biotic and abiotic components in
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an ecosystem. There are several main cycles: the water cycle,
the carbon cycle, the nitrogen cycle, and the phosphorus cycle.
Biome- - ANSWER-A large naturally occurring community of
plants and animals occupying a major habitat. Examples
include tropical forest and arctic tundra.
Biomes- - ANSWER-A pattern of distribution of ecosystems
across the globe, where similar environmental conditions lead
to similar animal and plant adaptations. Examples of biomes
include tropical rainforests, deserts, and tundra.
biosphere- - ANSWER-All areas on, within, and around the
planet Earth that are capable of supporting life.
Calvin cycle (Calvin-Ben - ANSWER-son cycle or light-
independent reaction)- The set of chemical reactions that take
place in chloroplasts during photosynthesis. The cycle is light-
independent because it takes place after the energy has been
captured from sunlight. Also called Calvin-Benson Cycle,
Benson-Calvin Cycle.
BIO 1010 WGU C 190 STUDY FOR
OA 2026/2027 ACTUAL
QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED
ANSWERS.
Adaptation- - ANSWER-The adjustment or changes in behavior,
physiology, and structure of an organism to become more
suited to an environment.
Aerobic- - ANSWER-A process that requires oxygen.
Allele -An alternative form of a gene. An example would be
genes that encode eye color—some encode blue eyes (one
allele), while others encode brown, green, or hazel eye colors
(other alleles). - ANSWER-
amino acids - - ANSWER-A small organic molecule with the
structure of an amino group, a carboxylic acid group, and an
"R" group, which are all bonded to a single central carbon
atom. The difference between the "R" group is what
distinguishes one amino acid from another. Amino acids are the
building blocks of proteins.
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Anaerobic- - ANSWER-A process that occurs without oxygen.
Anaphase- - ANSWER-A stage within the mitosis phase of cell
division (also known as cell reproduction). Anaphase starts
when sister chromatids separate from each other and ends
when each set of separated, sister chromatids arrives at the
opposite poles of the cell.
anaphase I- - ANSWER-The third stage of Meiosis I—the two
homologous chromosomes separate and migrate toward
opposite poles.
anaphase II- - ANSWER-The third stage in Meiosis II—the
centromeres separate and the sister chromatids (now individual
chromosomes) move toward the opposite poles of the cell.
artificial selection- - ANSWER-Deliberate mating between two
individuals who were selected based on desired traits.
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asexual reproduction - - ANSWER-A type of reproduction where
genetically identical offspring are created from a single parent.
This type of reproduction does not utilize meiosis or gametes.
Bacteria
and fungi are examples of organisms that reproduce in this
manner. - ANSWER-
Atom- - ANSWER-The basic unit of matter that cannot be
further broken down without losing its unique properties. One
atom consists of a dense nucleus surrounded by a cloud of
electrons.
Autosomal- - ANSWER-Describes a trait associated with alleles
located on autosomes (non sex chromosomes).
autosomal chromosome- - ANSWER-A chromosome not
involved in sex determination.
biogeochemical cycle- - ANSWER-The processes that transfer
chemical elements between biotic and abiotic components in
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an ecosystem. There are several main cycles: the water cycle,
the carbon cycle, the nitrogen cycle, and the phosphorus cycle.
Biome- - ANSWER-A large naturally occurring community of
plants and animals occupying a major habitat. Examples
include tropical forest and arctic tundra.
Biomes- - ANSWER-A pattern of distribution of ecosystems
across the globe, where similar environmental conditions lead
to similar animal and plant adaptations. Examples of biomes
include tropical rainforests, deserts, and tundra.
biosphere- - ANSWER-All areas on, within, and around the
planet Earth that are capable of supporting life.
Calvin cycle (Calvin-Ben - ANSWER-son cycle or light-
independent reaction)- The set of chemical reactions that take
place in chloroplasts during photosynthesis. The cycle is light-
independent because it takes place after the energy has been
captured from sunlight. Also called Calvin-Benson Cycle,
Benson-Calvin Cycle.
