Answers and Explanations

Life Science Practice Questions

  1. A

    To make a prediction on this question, think about what kind of blood (oxygenated or deoxygenated) flows into and out of the heart.

  2. C

    The small intestine is the largest digestive organ and does the most work in breaking down food into materials the body can use.

  3. C

    Type O negative blood, also known as the “universal donor” type, can be donated to anyone.

  4. B

    A typical human gamete contains half the number of chromosomes as a normal cell, or 23.

  5. D

    A deer is an example of a primary consumer; that is, an animal that consumes only vegetation.

  6. A

    There are three domains in taxonomy: Eukaryota, Bacteria, and Archaea.