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11. One length of rope is 3.5 feet long and an- other is 4.2 feet long. How many feet longer is the second length of rope than the first? A. 0.7 В. 0.8 C. 1.2 D. 1.7

A. 0.7

17. The initial speed of a go-kart is 12 miles/sec- ond (m/s). After 8 seconds, the go-kart achieves a speed of 24 m/s. What is the mag- nitude of acceleration? A. 1.5 m/s? B. 4.5 m/s? C. 12 m/s? D. 24 m/s?

A. 1.5 m/s?

35. It takes a car 2 minutes to travel 1,200 meters. What is the average speed of the car in me- ters per second (m/sec)? A. 10 m/sec B. 60 m/sec C. 100 m/sec D. 600 m/sec

A. 10 m/sec

40. A commercial airplane has a mass of 80,000 kilograms and travels at a maximum speed of 900 kilometers/hour. What is the kinetic of the airplane at maximum speed? energy A. 3024 x 1010 J B. 10.71 J C. 29.8 J D. 2.5 x 10° J

A. 3024 x 1010 J

23. Which statement uses a euphemism? A. Bill had to be let go because he was al- ways late for work. B. Dave looked pale as a ghost when he heard the news. C. The coach's bark was worse than his bite. D. We are all grateful for the brave firemen that serve our city.

A. Bill had to be let go because he was al- ways late for work.

33. A patient's ankle is red, swollen, and feels warm to touch. Which term best describes the patient's ankle? A. Inflamed B. Distended C. Obtunded D. Flushed

A. Inflamed

45. Which is the best summary of the passage? A. Jonas Salk created the first successful polio vaccine. He developed a vaccine made of a "killed" polio virus. After the vaccine was approved for public use, the number of new cases of polio began to decline rapidly. Salk would be considered a national hero for stopping polio. B. Jonas Salk created the first safe and effec- tive polio vaccine. He tested the vaccine by injecting live poliovirus into his test subjects. Within a decade of initial testing, the number of polio cases had decreased dramatically. Today he is known as the man who cured polio. C. Jonas Salk was a famous medical re- searcher. He discovered the poliovirus in 1947 and began working on a cure. By 1951, he developed a vaccine that was able to trick the body into developing antibodies to kill the virus. When the vac- cine proved to be effective, he became a celebrity. D. Jonas Salk was a famous America

A. Jonas Salk created the first successful polio vaccine. He developed a vaccine made of a "killed" polio virus. After the vaccine was approved for public use, the number of new cases of polio began to decline rapidly. Salk would be considered a national hero for stopping polio.

24. Which is the end result of DNA translation? A. Synthesis of proteins B. Formation of a DNA template C. Synthesis of mRNA D. Formation of identical DNA molecules

A. Synthesis of proteins

49. What is the main purpose of the passage? A. To explain why Jonas Salk is an important figure B. To trace the stages of development of the polio vaccine C. To describe how polio affected the United States population D. To describe how Jonas Salk invented a cure for polio

A. To explain why Jonas Salk is an important figure

13. Which occurs during cytokinesis? A. Two daughter cells are formed. B. The nuclear envelope breaks down. C. Chromosomes align across the middle of the cell. D. Chromatids separate and migrate to op- posite poles.

A. Two daughter cells are formed.

2. Select the words for the blanks that make this sentence gramnatically correct. Sam cooked dinner for and A. him, me B. him, I C. he, I D. he, me

A. him, me

6. Which word in the sentence is an adverb? She suddenly felt as if someone was watching her. A. suddenly В. felt C. was D. watching

A. suddenly

Change fraction to decimal: 5. % = А. 1.11 B. 0.625 C. 0.375 D. 1.60

B. 0.625

41. Which type of neurons detect changes in blood pressure? A. Nociceptors B. Baroreceptors C. Proprioceptors D. Chemoreceptors

B. Baroreceptors

27. If a DNA strand has a base sequence GTACGT, what is the sequence of the com- plementary segment of DNA? A. GTACGT B. CATGCA C. TGCATG D. ACGTAC

B. CATGCA

48. According to the passage, why was Jonas Salk considered a national hero? A. He discovered the poliovirus. B. He created a vaccine for polio. C. He developed a cure for polio. D. He founded a polio research laboratory.

B. He created a vaccine for polio.

10. Which sentence contains a proper noun? A. We went to the zoo to see the animals. B. I've never been to London before. C. The mayor arrived in time for the parade. D. The general's army traveled south.

B. I've never been to London before.

34. What is the main function of Schwann cells in the peripheral nervous system? A. Amplify the nerve signal along the axon B. Increase the speed of nerve conduction C. Regulate all nerve cell functions D. Receive stimuli from other nerve cells

B. Increase the speed of nerve conduction

47. Which describes the purpose of the polio vaccine? A. It helps reduce the symptoms of polio. B. It makes the body immune to the poliovirus. C. It destroys the poliovirus within the body. D. It cures people who have polio.

B. It makes the body immune to the poliovirus.

20. Which reproductive process begins with two haploid cells and ends with four haploid cells? A. Meiosis I B. Meiosis II C. Mitosis D. Binary fission

B. Meiosis II

14. Select the meaning of the underlined word in the sentence. The patient's abnormal posture is due to a congenital condition. A. Related to an unknown cause B. Present from birth C. Lasting a long time D. Of sudden onset

B. Present from birth

38. Urine passes outside of the body through which structure? A. Ureter B. Urethra C. Bladder D. Renal tubule

B. Urethra

16. Select the best word for the blank in the following sentence. The prize money was divided the winning team. A. between B. among C. throughout D. over

B. among

3. How does a catalyst increase the rate of a chemical reaction? A. Increases the temperature B. Increases the concentration C. Reduces the activation energy D. Reduces the surface area

C. 0.3125

Change fraction to decimal: 4. %6 = А. 0.50 В. 0.60 C. 0.3125 D. 0.4165

C. 0.3125

37. A rock is kicked from the top of a building that is 44.1 m tall. If the rock travels at a speed of 8.6 m/sec, how far from the build- ing will the rock land? А. 8.6 m В. 17.2 m C. 25.8 m D. 73.96 m

C. 25.8 m

43. A patient is diagnosed with a subcutaneous tumor. Where is the tumor located? A. Around the spinal cord B. Under the tongue C. Beneath the skin D. Inside the abdomen

C. Beneath the skin

19. A patient has a history of back pain that has been recurring for several years. Which term best describes this pain? A. Paroxysmal B. Residual C. Chronic D. Labile

C. Chronic

50. What does the word "negative" mean as it is used in the fourth paragraph? A. Normal B. Absent C. Harmful D. Less than zero

C. Harmful

18. Chromosomes align across the center of the cell during which phase of mitosis? A. Anaphase B. Telophase C. Metaphase D. Prophase

C. Metaphase

46. Which is not a detail from the passage? A. Salk was the director of a virus research laboratory in Pittsburgh. B. Salk received a citation from the President of the United States. C. Salk gave the vaccine to himself before it was tested on children. D. Salk earned degrees in science and medi- cine before 1947.

C. Salk gave the vaccine to himself before it was tested on children.

9. Which is a characteristic of a high-energy wave? A. Low amplitude B. Low frequency C. Short wavelength D. Slow speed

C. Short wavelength

26. Which area of the heart's electrical conduc- tion system triggers the sequence that results in a normal cardiac rhythm? A. Bundle of His B. Atrioventricular node C. Sinoatrial node D. Purkinje fibers

C. Sinoatrial node

29. Which bones are part of the axial skeleton? A. Femurs B. Clavicles C. Vertebrae D. Scapulae

C. Vertebrae

44. A circuit consisting of two 10-ohm resistors and a 25-ohm resistor is placed in a series. How much voltage is needed to provide 4 of current? amps А. 2.2 V B. 11.25 V C. 140 V D. 180 V

D. 180 V

39. What is 6:30 PM in military time? А. 2030 В. 0630 С. 1430 D. 1830

D. 1830

15. Sixteen high school students completed a math exam, but only 12 students received a passing grade. Which expression represents the ratio of passing grades to failing grades? А. 5:4 В. 4:1 С. 3:4 D. 3:1

D. 3:1

1. Select the word that means the same as the underlined word in the sentence. The doctor gave a concise explanation of the treatment plan. A. Slow but informative B. Hasty and incomplete C. Long and detailed D. Brief but clear

D. Brief but clear

42. Which is the strongest type of chemical bond? A. Ionic B. Dipole-dipole C. Hydrogen D. Covalent

D. Covalent

30. Which type of radiation is classified as elec- tromagnetic? A. Positron В. Alpha С. Beta D. Gamma

D. Gamma

36. What happens during an oxidation reaction? A. Gain of hydrogen B. Gain of electrons C. Loss of oxygen D. Loss of electrons

D. Loss of electrons

25. Which determines the mass number of an element? A. Mass of protons and electrons B. Mass of neutrons and electrons C. Average mass of that element's isotopes D. Number of protons and neutrons

D. Number of protons and neutrons

32. What gland produces hormones responsible for regulating the amount of glucose in the blood? A. Adrenal B. Thyroid C. Pituitary D. Pancreas

D. Pancreas

12. Which is an imperative sentence? A. Oh, I can't believe you did that. B. How dare you! C. Who do think you are? you D. Please go away.

D. Please go away.

8. Select the best definition of the word exacerbate. A. To expel urine B. To expel feces C. To increase in size D. To make worse

D. To make worse

21. Which term describes the in which a process DNA template is used to create a comple- mentary RNA molecule? A. Translation B. Replication C. Duplication D. Transcription

D. Transcription

7. A classroom consists of three girls and six boys. One student will be randomly selected to pass out the assignments. What is the probability that a girl will be selected? А. 33% В. 40% С. 50% D. 66%

А. 33%

22. Which word in this sentence is an indirect object? The professor gave Tim the book to read at home. A. professor В. Tim С. book D. home

В. Tim

31. Only half of the boys at summer camp went on the canoe trip. Eight girls also went on the canoe trip. The total number of campers who went on the canoe trip was 14. What is the total number of boys who attended summer camp? А. 8 В. 10 С. 12 D. 14

С. 12

CATGCA TGCATG 28. Thirty-six (36) grams of carbon-12 is equal to how many moles? А. 1 В. 2 С. 3 D. 4

С. 3