ACT Biology: Finding Data Representation in Biology

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A group of scientists wanted to test the effects of Nitra-Grow, a chemical additive that can be given to plants to help them grow.  3 test groups of plants were given all the same time of sunlight, the same type of soil, and the same amount of water.  Plant A was given no extra chemicals.  Plant B was given 5g of Nitra-Grow.  Plant C was given 5g of Ammonia to see if Nitra-Grow worked any better than a basic nitrogen-based household product.  The plants are then measured on 5 consecutive days to find their average height (in cm).

On Day 7, what would be plant A’s approximate height?

An approximate answer cannot be made.

2.0cm

2.4cm

2.2cm

2.9cm

A group of scientists wanted to test the effects of Nitra-Grow, a chemical additive that can be given to plants to help them grow.  3 test groups of plants were given all the same time of sunlight, the same type of soil, and the same amount of water.  Plant A was given no extra chemicals.  Plant B was given 5g of Nitra-Grow.  Plant C was given 5g of Ammonia to see if Nitra-Grow worked any better than a basic nitrogen-based household product.  The plants are then measured on 5 consecutive days to find their average height (in cm).

Which plant is the control group?

There is no control group.

Plant B

Plant A

Plant C


The table above shows measurements for tumor size growth over time within three different possible treatment methods. Each tumor was first documented at an initial size of 2 inches. Every month each tumor was measured, for a total of five measurements of each tumor. 

 Looking at the "Surgery and Chemotherapy" treatment column, where could one infer that chemotherapy was performed?

0.05 to 0.03 inches

2 inches to 0.05 inches

Nothing can be inferred.

0.05 to 0.09 inches

0.09 inches to 0.05 inches


The table above shows measurements for tumor size growth over time within three different possible treatment methods. Each tumor was first documented at an initial size of 2 inches. Every month each tumor was measured, for a total of five measurements of each tumor. 

 

Based on the table above, which single method is most effective at reducing tumor size in the shortest period of time?

surgery

chemotherapy

cannot be answered

no treatment

surgery and chemotherapy


The table above shows measurements for tumor size growth over time within three different possible treatment methods. Each tumor was first documented at an initial size of 2 inches. Every month each tumor was measured, for a total of five measurements of each tumor.  

What information would be most important to know before drawing conclusions based on this data?

the stage, location, and growth rate of the cancer using each treatment

all of the information is important

the gender of each patient

none of the information is important

patient history


The table above shows measurements for tumor size growth over time within three different possible treatment methods. Each tumor was first documented at an initial size of 2 inches. Every month each tumor was measured, for a total of five measurements of each tumor.  

 
 

Based on the chart above, what conclusion could be drawn about the "no treatment" option?

Surgery and Chemotherapy together is the best treatment option.

Nothing can be concluded.

Tumor size increases upon no treatment.

The best option is to always treat cancer, whether it be surgery or chemotherapy.

When no treatment is done, cancer tends to grow at a steady exponential rate.


The table above shows measurements for tumor size growth over time within three different possible treatment methods. Each tumor was first documented at an initial size of 2 inches. Every month each tumor was measured, for a total of five measurements of each tumor.  
 

What conclusion CANNOT be reached based on the data shown above?

None of these conclusions can be reached based on the data above.

All of these conclusions can be reached based on the data above.

All three tumors started being observed when they were 2 inches in size.

Each tumor was measured 5 times.

All three tumors observed grew at the same rate.


Scientist’s believe they have found the gene accountable for intelligence. The allele “G” is dominant, and the allele “g” is recessive. The intelligence gene is optimally expressed in the homozygous recessive form. The chart above shows the trait in the heterozygous form and the homozygous form. The form “gg” is from the mother, and “Gg” is from the father. The parents want to know what the gene might look like in their child.

What form of the gene expresses optimal intelligence?

none of the options listed

Gg

gG

gg

GG


Scientist’s believe they have found the gene accountable for intelligence. The allele “G” is dominant, and the allele “g” is recessive. The intelligence gene is optimally expressed in the homozygous recessive form. The chart above shows the trait in the heterozygous form and the homozygous form. The form “gg” is from the mother, and “Gg” is from the father. The parents want to know what the gene might look like in their child. 

According to the chart above, what are the chances of the child inheriting the optimal form of the gene?

25%

0%

75%

100%

50%

 
Scientist’s believe they have found the gene accountable for intelligence. The allele “G” is dominant, and the allele “g” is recessive. The intelligence gene is optimally expressed in the homozygous recessive form. The chart above shows the trait in the heterozygous form and the homozygous form. The form “gg” is from the mother, and “Gg” is from the father. The parents want to know what the gene might look like in their child. 

According to the data given, what could one infer about the phenotype for "Gg?"

Individuals with the form

Individuals with the form

Individuals with the form

One cannot infer any phenotypic information about the form

Individuals with the form

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Title: ACT Biology: Finding Data Representation in Biology
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