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WorksheetsBiology EOC Review 2
Total questions: 45
Worksheet time: 2hrs 21mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
a form of passive transport where solutes moving from high to low concentration
a)
osmosis
b)
diffusion
c)
active transport
d)
passive transport
2.
Which of the following characteristics defines a cell as a eukaryote?
a)
being able to move
b)
being able to reproduce
c)
having a nucleus
d)
having ribosomes
3.
which of the following best compares the structures found in plant cells and animal cells?
a)
animal cells have cell walls and a vacuole while plant cells have cell membrane and small vacuoles
b)
animal cells have organelles while plant cells carry out the functions necessary for life in the cytoplasm
c)
prokaryotes have only cell membranes while eukaryotes have both cell walls and cell membrane
d)
prokaryotes and eukaryotes both have cell membranes, but eukaryotes also have membrane bound organelles
4.
Under which environmental condition would primary succession occur?
a)
bare rocks exposed as glaciers melt
b)
meadow following a controlled burn
c)
forest after trees fall during a severe storm
d)
farm field no longer being used to cultivate crops
5.
which statement describes telophase in animal cells?
a)
a cell plate forms and pinches the cell in half
b)
microtubules pull the cell halves to opposite poles
c)
a cleavage furrow forms and pinches the cell in half
d)
spindle fibers pull the membranes into the center, cutting the cell in half
6.
what is the process that copies a gene's DNA sequence into a sequence of RNA?
a)
insertion
b)
initation
c)
translation
d)
transcription
7.
an organism has a nucleus, is multicellular but has no cell wall and no chloroplast?
a)
Fungi
b)
Plantae
c)
Animalia
d)
Eubacteria
8.
what are the reactants for cellular respiration?
a)
H2O and O2
b)
glucose and O2
c)
glucose and CO2
d)
H2O and CO2
9.
what is the complementary strand of this DNA sequence?
TAC CCG ATC AAA GCC
TAC CCG ATC AAA GCC
a)
CGT TTA GCT GGG ATT
b)
ATG GGC TAG TTT CGG
c)
GCA AAT CGA CCC TAA
d)
UAC CCG AUC AAA GCC
10.
why is DNA important for protein synthesis?
a)
DNA is used as a source of amino acids to make a protein
b)
RNA molecules build a DNA strand that synthesizes a protein
c)
DNA interacts with the RNA to add amino acids during protein synthesis
d)
DNA is used as a template to produce RNA that is translated to a protein
11.
which molecule is produced during both photosynthesis and cellular respiration to power chemical reactions occuring in both of these cellular events?
a)
ATP
b)
carbon dioxide
c)
glucose
d)
water
12.
Tay-Sachs is a disease that occurs when lipids accumulates in cells due to a lack of function in the organelles responsible for intracellular digestion. Which organelle is defective in Tay-Sachs disease?
a)
Golgi body
b)
lysosome
c)
mitochondria
d)
ribosome
13.
what is required for the process of active transport but NOT for the process of passive transport?
a)
concentration gradient
b)
carrier proteins
c)
energy
d)
ions
14.
A student is assigned to determine whether a particular microbe is eukaryotic or prokaryotic. Which procedure is best suited to completing this assignment?
a)
measuring the amount of oxygent released using a sensor
b)
examining the DNA sequence of the microbes
c)
measuring the microbes using a micrometer
d)
examining the microbes under a microscope
15.
genetic variation in populations arises through a number of biological processes. Which statement best describes the cause of this variation?
a)
meiosis produces gametes that are identical to each other
b)
random fertilization of an egg cell by a sperm cell increases variation
c)
acquired characteristics caused by environment pressures are passed from parents to offspring
d)
meiosis produces gametes with a genetic makeup identical to the genetic makeup of the parent
16.
Viruses are exceptions to the cell theory, but they have some characteristics of living things. What is one of these characteristics?
a)
they contain chlorophyll
b)
they reproduce by mitosis
c)
they contain genetic material
d)
they are made up of many specialized cells
17.
which of the following is NOT a part of Darwin's theory of evolution by natural selection?
a)
individuals in a population vary in many ways
b)
more offspring are produced than can generally survive
c)
changes in an individual's genetic material are usually harmful
d)
some individuals possess features that enable them to survive better than individuals lacking those features
18.
A DNA nucleotide may be made up of a phosphate group, along with ____
a)
deoxyribose sugar and uracil
b)
deoxyribose sugar and guanine
c)
ribose sugar and cytosine
d)
ribose sugar and adenine
19.
ATG is _____, while UAA is ____
a)
a ribosome - a protein
b)
an amino acid - an enzyme
c)
a DNA codon - an RNA codon
d)
transfer RNA - messenger RNA
20.
For many years scientists debated whether viruses should be considered living organisms. Which statement could a scientist use to support the position that viruses are not living?
a)
viruses have genes encoded in DNA
b)
viruses infect both plant and animal cells
c)
viruses replicate to produce more viruses
d)
viruses require a host cell in order to reproduce
21.
There are many different enzymes located in the cytoplasm of a single cell. How is a specific enzyme able to catalyze a specific reaction?
a)
most enzymes can catalyze many different reactions
b)
different enzymes are synthesized in specific areas of the cytoplasm
c)
enzymes are transported to specific substrates (reactants) by ribosomes
d)
an enzyme binds to a specific substrate (reactant) for the reaction catalyzed
22.
the process of evolution depends on variations that exist among the individuals in a population. Such variations are favored in sexual reproduction. Which of the following processes is significant to sexual reproduction?
a)
DNA fingerprinting
b)
mutation
c)
meiosis
d)
mitosis
23.
Biological systems are highly organized. The basic unit of all living things is the cell. Cells with a similar structure and function are organized into a(n)-
a)
tissue
b)
organ
c)
organ system
d)
organism
24.
Homologies are used as evidence of common ancestry among groups. Homologies include anatomical, molecular and developmental evidence. Which would be an example of a developmental homology?
a)
Similarities in the genetic makeup of organisms
b)
Similarities in the structures of various adult organisms
c)
Similarities in the stages through which embryo pass
d)
Similarities in the sequence of amino acids in a protein found in various species
25.
Animals have specialized cells for various functions. Which specialized cells serve to protect the body from injury and disease?
a)
Blood
b)
Muscle
c)
epithelium
d)
nerve
26.
there are several mechanisms that play a role in evolution. One of them is natural selection. Another mechanism is -
a)
taxonomy
b)
fossil formation
c)
mitosis
d)
recombination
27.
Biomolecules include lipids, proteins, carbohydrates and nucleic acids. Which of the following is a correct match?
a)
lipids - amino acids
b)
proteins - nucleotides
c)
carbohydrates - sugars
d)
nucleic acids - enzymes
28.
Scientists report their findings in professional publications or scientific journals. One scientist wrote an article called "The Rapid Growth of Cancer Cells in Tissue Culture." What was this scientist most likely studying?
a)
the cell cycle
b)
respiration
c)
virus infections
d)
cell specialization
29.
Texas longhorn cattle are resistant to various microorganisms that could otherwise infect them with various diseases. These microorganisms would benefit by obtaining nutrients from the cattle. But, the cattle would be harmed because of the diseases that they would develop. Therefore, cattles are resistant to many microorganisms known as -
a)
decomposers
b)
competitors
c)
predators
d)
parasites
30.
Part of Charles Darwin's theory of natural selection is that organisms that were adapted to their environment were more likely to survive and have offspring. This is known as
a)
overproduction of offspring
b)
differential reproductive success
c)
inherited variations
d)
limited resource availability
31.
The cell theory does not include viruses. Why?
a)
viruses are not considered living things
b)
viruses cannot reproduce
c)
viruses do not contain genetic information
d)
viruses do not contain organelles such as nuclei
32.
In Texas, longhorn cattle eat grass. People eat the cattle. What can you construct from this information?
a)
a community
b)
an ecosystem
c)
a food web
d)
a food chain
33.
scientists use similarities and differences to place organisms in categories. These categories make up a hierarchical classification system. Which category represents the level where organisms are most alike?
a)
species
b)
family
c)
kingdom
d)
domain
34.
Both photosynthesis and respiration involve energy conversions. Both photosynthesis and respiration also are involved in the -
a)
mineral cycle
b)
cell cycle
c)
nitrogen cycle
d)
carbon cycle
35.
Plants carry out both photosynthesis and respiration. Which is a reactant in photosynthesis and a product in respiration?
a)
glucose
b)
oxygen
c)
light energy
d)
water
36.
a skin cell is an example of a eukaryotic cell. A bacterium living in your large intestine is an example of a prokaryotic cell. What would you see with a microscope if you looked closely into your skin cell that you would not observe in the bacterial cell?
a)
cell membrane
b)
chromosome
c)
mitochondria
d)
mitosis
37.
The fossil record serves as evidence for evolution. In some cases, the fossil record shows gradual changes in species over time. In other cases, the fossil record shows the sudden appearance of a species. Which theory explains the sudden appearance of a new species in the fossil record?
a)
Punctuated equilibrium
b)
gradualism
c)
superposition
d)
gene flow
38.
When Charles Darwin proposed his theory of natural selection, he pointed out that diversity was important for the survival of a species. His theory stated that organisms with certain traits are more likely to survive and reproduce. Organisms that are more likely to survive -
a)
are always the strongest members of the species
b)
carry only traits determined by a dominant allele
c)
reproduce asexually
d)
possess the necessary adaptions to changes that occur in the environment
39.
Which of the following correctly shows tissues or organs that perform the function described?
a)
stamen and pistil - response
b)
roots and stems - photosynthesis
c)
xylem and phloem - transport
d)
leaves and buds - reproduction
40.
Scientists conducted an experiment involving bacteria and viruses. Based on their results, they concluded that the genetic information was stored in -
a)
a protein
b)
a lipid
c)
a nucleic acid
d)
a carbohydrate
41.
In 1900, the deadliest weather disaster to strike the U.S. happened in Texas. That year, a very powerful hurricane hit Galveston. Some reports estimated that 12,000 people were killed, mainly by the flooding that occured. What else did these floods represent?
a)
an example of an ecological succesion
b)
an environmental change that impacted ecosystem stability
c)
a new link in the food chain
d)
a new resource base for consumers
42.
several lines of evidence are used to support evolution. One line of evidence includes molecular homologies. Which would be an example of this type of evidence?
a)
comparison of a feature, such as forelimb, in different species
b)
comparison of hemoglobin in different species
c)
comparison of geographic distribution of a species
d)
comparison of embryological development of different species
43.
The genetic code is found in the DNA of an organism. Which statement about the genetic code is correct?
a)
all organisms contain the same genetic code
b)
the genetic code is found only in eukaryotic cells because they have a nucleus
c)
the components that make up the genetic code are common to all organisms
d)
all organisms change their genetic code before passing it on to their offspring
44.
Plants respond to stimuli such as light and gravity. What are these responses called?
a)
Tropisms
b)
Homeostasis
c)
Mutualism
d)
Decomposition
45.
Taxonomic groups include archaea, bacteria, protists, fungi, plants and animals. Which two groups share the characteristic of being able to break down dead organisms?
a)
protists and plants
b)
bacteria and fungi
c)
plants and animals
d)
archaea and protists
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