Biology- Review for Final

When two DNA strands separate, which of the following processes will most likely occur?

• Replication

• Differentiation

• Cytokinesis

• None of the above

During which process does crossing over occur during prophase I?

• mitosis

• meiosis

Where does protein synthesis occur?

• nucleus

• cell wall

• plasma membrane

• ribosome

Which level of a food pyramid would most likely contain plants?

• producers

• primary consumers

• secondary consumers

• tertiary consumers

Which mutations can be passed on to offspring?

• mutations that occur in somatic cells

• mutations that occur in gametes

Why is selective breeding used?

• reduce mutations in producers

• revive an extinct species

• to produce organisms with desirable traits

What does the yellow section represent in this model of DNA?

• sugars

• phosphate groups

• nitrogenous bases

• ATP

True or false: During meiosis, the daughter cells are identical to the parent cell.

• True

• False

Which process is shown?

• genetic modification

• ecological succession

• deforestation

What term best describes interacting organisms and their physical environment?

• population

• community

• ecosystem

• biosphere