Regents Biology Review 1

Which sequence of terms is in the correct order from simplest to most complex?

• cells --> tissues--> organs -->> organ systems
• tissues --> organisms --> cells --> organ systems
• cells --> tissues --> organ systems --> organs
• organs --> organisms --> organ systems --> cells

Metabolism means ....

• the chemical processes that occur in an organism to maintain life.

• the process of keeping things the same.

• the same things as evolution.

• the ability to grow and develop.

The diagram represents levels of organization in living things.
Which term would best represent X?

• stomach
• organelle
• tissue
• human

Which of the following describes the control group?

• The group with the most constant variables

• The group with the largest sample size

• The group that does not receive the independent variable

• The group that does not receive the dependent variable

In the diagram which substance belongs in area Z?

• water
• oxygen
• nitrogen
• carbon

Two examples of carbohydrates are

• fatty acids and glycerol
• fats and waxes
• sugars and starches
• amino acids and alcohol

The basic building blocks of a protein are

• glucose molecules
• amino acids
• hormones
• fats

In the reaction illustrated in the diagram below, which structure represents the enzyme?

• A
• B
• C
• D

The primary function of nucleic acids is to

• make sugars
• store and transmit genetic information
• control chemical processes within cells
• prevent mutations

The primary function of nucleic acids is to

• make sugars
• store and transmit genetic information
• control chemical processes within cells
• prevent mutations