EOC Quiz Review Part 1

Which two cell structures work together in the process of protein synthesis?

• nucleus and chloroplast

• nucleus and ribosome

• ribosome and vacuole

• mitochondria and cell membrane

The main function of DNA replication is to

• provide an exact copy of the genetic code

• ensure genetic variation in a species

• synthesize cellular proteins

• produce antibodies to combat disease

This image shows that DNA Replication is _______.

• Conservative
• Semiconservative
• Dispersive
• Spontaneous

What is the longest stage of the cell cycle?

• Prophase

• Metaphase

• Interphase

• Anaphase

Asexual reproduction creates offspring that are

• genetically identical to the parent

• different from the parent

• different from each other

• formed by 2 parents

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The diagram represents a pyramid of energy in an ecosystem.  Which level would most likely contain members that were autotrophic?

• A

• B

• C

• D

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A scientist was studying a population of fish in a pond over a period of 10 years. He observed that

the population increased each year for 3 years, and then remained nearly constant for the rest of

the study. The best explanation for this observation is that the population had

• stopped reproducing

• reached carrying capacity

• mutated into a different species

• run out of food and all died

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Which characteristic is necessary for natural selection to occur in a species?

• Stability

• Genetic variation

• small population size

• a very low mutation rate

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If the percentage of DNA is made of 30% Thymine, what is the correct percentage of Guanine?

• 30
• 15
• 20
• 60

What type of evidence is shown with the diagram above?

• Molecular

• Anatomical

• Embryological

• Fossil