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How many foot bones of H. naledi have scientists studied?

107

If a Venus flytrap catches several meals it will shift to photosynthesizing for ______ months.

2-3

In the US, about how many people are usually die due to the flu each year?

36,000

If the Venus flytrap shuts and catches a prey item, when will it reopen?

5-12 days

What percentage of the Venus flytraps nitrogen comes from insect prey?

75%

Why does the nitrogen in the soils volatilize int he areas where Venus flytraps are found?

Because of frequent fires

How does the prey trigger the Venus flytrap to close?

By touching trigger hairs

What gene is most commonly used to ID members of the kingdom Animalia?

Cytochrome oxidase subunit 1

Today, what is beginning to be used to identify and describe new species?

DNA

Which of the following may help cells increase their protective processes?

Zinc

Which of the following characteristics did the hands of H. naledi share with modern humans?

a long, robust thumb

What is the best defense against the flu?

a vaccine

If the Venus flytrap shuts and it did not catch a prey, how long does it take for it to reopen?

about a day

Which causes the common cold?

adenovirus and coronavirus

Which of the following likely causes itchy throat and ears?

allergies

About what size was the brain of Homo naledi?

an organe

Historically, what was used to identify and describe new species?

appearance

Tamiflu is an antiviral that:

blocks the ability of viruses to reproduce

What is the species name of the domesticated dog?

canis familiaris

Where does the Venus flytrap occur?

In coastal North and South Carolina

Which of the following is true about the Venus flytrap and photosynthesis?

It still makes it own food through photosynthesis

Who was the first person to formulate a single approach for describing species in a hierarchical manner?

Linnaeus

The gene most used to ID members of the kingdom Animalia is found in:

Mitochondrial DNA

What is considered the typical flu season

November-March

Where was the discovery of the most bone fragments of H. naledi made?

South Africa

What is a main difference between the foot of H. naledi and that of modern humans?

curved toes

Homo sapiens is the binomial nomenclature for humans. Homo in this example is the:

genus

What genus is used to refer to humans and their close relatives?

homo

Which of the following is true about the flu and kids

it affects the intestinal tract

What characteristic of H. naledi makes scientists think that they were suited for moving and climbing through trees?

long and curved fingers

How many hand bones of H. naledi were studied by scientists?

more than 150

The influenza virus is characterized as a:

respiratory virus

Homo sapiens is the binomial nomenclature for humans. sapiens in this example is the:

species

Which is more dangerous for human health?

the flu

What happens to the Venus flytrap after 10 unsuccessful trap closures?

the trap switches to being a photosynthetic organ

Which of the following statements is true regarding H. naledi and an arboreal lifestyle?

they would be worse then chimps but better than modern humans

Why did the human pelvis expand over time?

to allow the birth of larger-brained babies

a cryptic species is one that:

to the untrained eye looks identical to a different species

What type of insect secretions can cause the Venus flytrap to create an airtight seal?

uric acid


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