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MIDTERM EXAM QUICK REVIEW

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 12mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Do you know plant tissues?
a)
Vascular, root, mesophyll, epidermis
b)
leaf, root, stem
c)
tree, plant, vine
d)
gymnosperm, angiosperm, fern
2.
Do you know the difference between prokaryotic vs. eukaryotic cells?  How are protista like euglena, paramecium and amoeba different from Streptococcos or E. coli bacteria?
a)
presence of membrane-bound organelles
b)
maintain homeostasis
c)
being single celled organisms
d)
able to grow and develop
3.
Do you know biomolecule structures and vocabulary? A polymer is not :
a)
repeating units of nucleotide bases
b)
repeating units of different types of molecules
c)
thousands of amino acids linked toghether
d)
thousands of monosaccharides linked together
4.
Can you name the different body interactions during nutrient absorption?
a)
the blood stream absorbs nutrients from the small intestine
b)
the blood stream absorbs nutrients from the stomach
c)
the brain sends messages to the muscles
d)
the glands send enzymes to the smooth muscles
5.
One way in which plants maintain homeostasis is:
a)
The guard cells open and close to regulate rate of transpiration
b)
The palisade cells produce the cuticle to control transpiration
c)
The vascular system performs photosynthesis for the plant
d)
roots release hormones to move away from sun
6.
How do viruses infect cells?
a)
Some viruses have an ANTIGEN that attaches to the target cell's protein receptor
b)
Some viruses enter the target cell via EXOCYTOSIS
c)
Some viruses attache to the target cell via OSMOSIS
7.
Do you know the different cell processes?
a)
Ribosomes, ER, and Golgi make proteins
b)
Chloroplast perform cellular respiration
c)
Mitochondria perform photosynthesis
d)
The cell membrane does NOT allow materials to leave the cell.
8.
Do you know which nutrients are absorbed by plants and why?  Which statement is wrong?
a)
water for cellular respiration
b)
nitrogen for proteins and DNA
c)
copper for reproduction and plant growth
d)
phosphorus for root growth
9.
How do viruses infect to make us sick?
a)
Each virus infects a specific tissue & each virus infects differently
b)
Viruses do not differentiate the type of tissue they infect.
c)
All viruses infect the same way.
d)
Viruses insert proteins into the target cells.
10.
How does respiratory system work with circulatory system?
a)
excess O₂ from the lungs is released into the bloodstream
b)
CO₂ waste travels through the lungs into the blood stream
c)
At the lungs, blood exchanges CO₂ for O₂
d)
mucus inside the lungs traps oxygen gas
11.
Can you read and analyze a dichotomous key? What is the scientific name of Bird Z?
a)
Camarhynchus
b)
Certhidea
c)
Giospiza
d)
Platyspiza
12.
Bacteria is mostly good only a few cause disease. Which is NOT an example why bacteria are beneficial?
a)
Overuse of antibiotics leads to drug resistant bacteria
b)
Bacteria help in digesting food
c)
Many foods are made with bacteria
d)
Bacteria help plants absorb nitrogen
13.
Name the male and female reproductive organs. What is another name for sex cells?
a)
zygote
b)
gametes
c)
testes and ovaries
d)
fallopian tube and vas deferens
14.
What are the scientific names of the four groups of plants?  Which group produces fruits?
a)
angiosperms
b)
gymnosperms
c)
ferns/pteridophytes
d)
bryophytes
15.
Do you know the MALE & FEMALE reproductive organs of a flower?
a)
pistil/stamen
b)
xylem/phloem
c)
stem/roots
d)
stigma/style
16.
Can you recite the taxonomy groups in order from most inclusive to most specific?
a)
DKPCOFGS
b)
SGFOCPKD
c)
COFGSDKP
d)
DKPSGFOC
17.
Can you sketch the four biomolecules/monomers and name them? Which monomer make up these polymers?
a)
polypeptides
b)
polysaccharides
c)
monosaccharides
d)
amino acids
18.
Do you know the endocrine system? What does it do?
a)
Regulates body functions by releasing hormones into the blood stream
b)
Regulates body functions to absorb nutrients from the digestive system
c)
Senses if the body is warm or cold
d)
Sends electircal messages to the body
19.
Do you know the endocrine system? Which of the following are NOT organs of the endocrine system?
a)
Liver and salivary glands
b)
ovaries and testes
c)
pancreas and kidneys
d)
pituitary and hypothalamus
20.
Can you sketch a diagram of photosynthesis and cellular respiration/diagram/products and reactants?
a)
cellular resp. equation shows glucose as a product
b)
cellular resp. equation shows ATP as a reactant
c)
photosynthesis equation shows glucose as a reactant
d)
photosynthesis shows CO₂ as a reactant