Which of the following occurs in an oxidation reaction?

A. Removal of oxygen

B. Addition of carbon

C. Addition of neutrons

D. Removal of electrons

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Answer Explanation:

An oxidation reaction occurs when there is a removal of electrons ¹. Oxidation is the loss of electrons during a reaction by a molecule, atom or ion ¹. When oxidation occurs, the oxidation state of the chemical species increases ¹.

The other options are not correct because they do not accurately describe what occurs in an oxidation reaction. Removal of oxygen, addition of carbon, and addition of neutrons are not processes that occur in an oxidation reaction.

Therefore, the Correct Answer is D.

More Questions on TEAS 7 Science  Exam 3

Question 1:

Which of the following organs filters excess solutes from the blood?

A. Stomach

B. Spleen

C. Kidney

D. Gallbladder

The Correct Answer is C.

The organ that filters excess solutes from the blood is the kidney ¹. The kidneys are a pair of bean-shaped organs located on either side of the spine, just below the rib cage ². They are responsible for filtering waste products and excess fluid from the blood and excreting them in the form of urine ².

The other options are not correct because they do not accurately describe the organ that filters excess solutes from the blood. The stomach, spleen, and gallbladder do not filter excess solutes from the blood.


Question 2:

Which of the following tools can be used to measure the turbidity of a liquid by measuring the transmission of light through the sample?

A. Centrifuge

B. Spectrophotometer

C. Microdensitometer

D. Electrophorometer

The Correct Answer is B.

The correct answer is b. Spectrophotometer. A spectrophotometer is a tool that can be used to measure the turbidity of a liquid by measuring the transmission of light through the sample. Turbidity is a measure of the cloudiness or haziness of a liquid caused by the presence of suspended particles. A spectrophotometer measures the amount of light that passes through the sample and compares it to the amount of light that passes through a reference sample to determine the turbidity.

a. A centrifuge is a tool used to separate components of a mixture based on their densities, not to measure

turbidity.

c. A microdensitometer is a tool used to measure the optical density of an image, not to measure turbidity.

d. An electrophorometer is a tool used to separate charged particles based on their size and charge, not to measure turbidity.


Question 3:

The mitochondrial inner membrane carries out the same function in cellular respiration as the ________ membrane of chloroplasts in photosynthesis.

Which of the following correctly completes the sentence above?

A. Thylakoid

B. Epithelial

C. Nuclear

D. Tonoplast

The Correct Answer is A.

The thylakoid membrane of chloroplasts is where the light-dependent reactions of photosynthesis take place, while the mitochondrial inner membrane is where the electron transport chain and ATP synthesis occur during cellular respiration.

The tonoplast is the membrane that surrounds the central vacuole in plant cells. It is not involved in cellular respiration or photosynthesis.

The other options, epithelial and nuclear, are not related to these processes.


Question 4:

Which of the following is the process in which an ovarian follicle matures and releases a reproductive egg?

A. Oogenesis

B. Menstruation

C. Ovulation

D. Fertilization

The Correct Answer is C.

Ovulation is the process in which an ovarian follicle matures and releases a reproductive egg. During ovulation, the egg is released from the ovary and travels down the fallopian tube where it may be fertilized by sperm.

The other options are not processes in which an ovarian follicle matures and releases a reproductive egg. Oogenesis is the process of egg cell formation, menstruation is the shedding of the uterine lining, and fertilization is the fusion of an egg and sperm to form a zygote.


Question 5:

Which of the following processes causes most of the carbon dioxide from the blood to move into the alveoli?

A. Passive transport using carrier proteins

B. Active transport using energy

C. Conversion to carbon monoxide

D. Diffusion down a concentration gradient

The Correct Answer is D.

Most of the carbon dioxide from the blood moves into the alveoli by diffusion down a concentration gradient ¹. Carbon dioxide is always carried in the blood and is released into alveolar air during expiration ¹. Respiratory gases move from higher concentration to lower concentration ¹. In alveolar air, when carbon dioxide is less than in blood, carbon dioxide is released ¹.

The other options are incorrect because they do not accurately describe the process by which most of the carbon dioxide from the blood moves into the alveoli. Passive transport using carrier proteins, active transport using energy, and conversion to carbon monoxide is not the processes responsible for moving most of the carbon dioxide from the blood into the alveoli.


Question 6:

In which of the following regions of the body are the tibia and fibula?

A. Coxal

B. Antecubital

C. Tarsal

D. Crural

The Correct Answer is D.

The tibia and fibula are located in the crural region of the body, which is the lower leg between the knee and ankle. The coxal region refers to the hip area, the antecubital region is the front of the elbow, and the tarsal region is the ankle and foot.


Question 7:

Which of the following structures is an exocrine gland?

A. Pineal gland

B. Parathyroid gland

C. Parotid gland

D. Pituitary gland

The Correct Answer is C.

The parotid gland is an exocrine gland that secretes saliva into the mouth. Exocrine glands secrete their products into ducts that carry the secretions to the body's surface or into body cavities. The other options are endocrine glands, which secrete hormones directly into the bloodstream. The pineal gland secretes melatonin, the parathyroid glands secrete parathyroid hormone, and the pituitary gland secretes several hormones that regulate various bodily functions.


Question 8:

The covalent bonds between the monomers of an enzyme macromolecule are:

A. Ester bonds

B. Peptide bonds

C. Phosphodiester bonds

D. Glycosidic bonds

The Correct Answer is B.

The correct answer is b. Peptide bonds. Enzymes are proteins, and proteins are made up of amino acid monomers linked together by peptide bonds. A peptide bond is a covalent bond that forms between the carboxyl group of one amino acid and the amino group of another amino acid.

a. Ester bonds are covalent bonds that form between a carboxylic acid and an alcohol.

c. Phosphodiester bonds are covalent bonds that form between a phosphate group and two hydroxyl

groups.

d. Glycosidic bonds are covalent bonds that form between two monosaccharides.


Question 9:

Which of the following is an efferent neuron that is responsible for releasing a neurotransmiter that stimulates a muscle cell to contract?

A. Motor neuron

B. Interneuron

C. Sensory neuron

D. Neuroglia

The Correct Answer is A.

An efferent neuron that is responsible for releasing a neurotransmitter that stimulates a muscle cell to contract is a motor neuron ². Motor neurons carry signals from the brain to the peripheral nervous system in order to initiate an action. The neurotransmitter acetylcholine (ACh) is released by motor neurons at the neuromuscular junction in skeletal muscle, causing the muscle to contract ³.

The other options are incorrect because they do not accurately describe the type of neuron responsible for releasing a neurotransmitter that stimulates a muscle cell to contract. Interneurons are found within the central nervous system and facilitate communication between sensory and motor neurons. Sensory neurons carry information from sensory receptors to the central nervous system. Neuroglia are support cells for neurons and do not transmit nerve impulses.


Question 10:

Emphysema caused by damage to alveoli from toxins and pollutants is likely to result in the body having difficulty performing which of the following actions?

A. Releasing histamine and acetylcholine

B. Exchanging oxygen and carbon dioxide

C. Absorbing food

D. Producing enzymes

The Correct Answer is B.

Emphysema is a lung condition that is caused by damage to the alveoli, the tiny air sacs in the lungs where gas exchange occurs. When the alveoli are damaged, the body has difficulty exchanging oxygen and carbon dioxide. This can lead to shortness of breath and other respiratory problems. The other options are not directly related to the function of the alveoli or the effects of emphysema.