Life Science Practice Questions

  1. Which of the following describes the proper pathway of blood through the heart?
    1. vena cava → right atrium → right ventricle → pulmonary artery → pulmonary vein → left atrium → left ventricle → aorta
    2. vena cava → right atrium → right ventricle → pulmonary vein → pulmonary artery → left atrium → left ventricle → aorta
    3. vena cava → right atrium → left atrium → pulmonary artery → pulmonary vein → left atrium → left ventricle → aorta
    4. vena cava → right atrium → left atrium → pulmonary vein → pulmonary artery → left atrium → left ventricle → aorta
  2. Most human digestion takes place in the
    1. esophagus
    2. stomach
    3. small intestine
    4. large intestine
  3. Which blood type can be donated to anyone?
    1. A positive
    2. B negative
    3. O negative
    4. AB positive
  4. A typical human gamete contains
    1. 2 chromosomes
    2. 23 chromosomes
    3. 46 chromosomes
    4. 92 chromosomes
  5. Which of the following is an example of a primary consumer?
    1. moss
    2. mushroom
    3. jackal
    4. deer
  6. How many domains are recognized in taxonomy?
    1. 3
    2. 5
    3. 7
    4. 9