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WorksheetsBiology SOL Review Disease Evolution & Genetics
Total questions: 18
Worksheet time: 9mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
The fungi absorb water and minerals and pass them on to the plant and receive carbohydrates from the plant. This is an example of —
a)
mutualism
b)
competition
c)
predation
d)
parasitism
2.
A symbiotic relationship in which one organism benefits while one organism is harmed is known as: a. antagonism b. commensalism c. parasitism d. mutualism
a)
antagonism
b)
commensalism
c)
parasitism
d)
mutualism
3.
Organisms in a typical backyard are likely to include bacteria, grass, shrubs, trees, insects, spiders, birds, and small mammals. All these organisms make up —
a)
population
b)
troop
c)
community
d)
ecosystem
4.
In an aquatic habitat, an example of organisms from the pioneer community would be —
a)
grass
b)
water lilies
c)
water reeds
d)
algae
5.
Which of the following organisms has the greatest risk of losing a population due to the death of only a few individuals?
a)
Bacteria
b)
Flies
c)
Elephants
d)
Rats
6.
Which of these could not be a virus?
a)
F
b)
G
c)
H
d)
J
7.
Which of these could be successfully treated with antibiotics?
a)
Strep throat
b)
Common cold
c)
HIV
d)
Influenza
8.
People who have been exposed to excessive radiation often experience mutations. If these mutations only occur in somatic (body) cells, these people may
a)
experience an increased risk of cancer
b)
experience difficulties replicating RNA
c)
pass on these mutations to their offspring
d)
develop entirely new DNA sequences in all cells
9.
An important difference between viruses and living cells is that viruses —
a)
cannot reproduce without host cells
b)
cannot mutate but cells can
c)
contain more nuclei than cells
d)
need an energy source but cells do not
10.
Which characteristic do viruses possess in common with living cells?
a)
They contain nucleic acids such as DNA or RNA.
b)
They contain a nucleus and organelles.
c)
They make their own food.
d)
They are inactive outside the body of living cells.
11.
Which phase of mitosis would be seen next?
a)
A
b)
B
c)
C
d)
D
12.
The jimsonweed normally has 12 chromosomes in the body cells. How many chromosomes will an egg cell of the weed have?
a)
6
b)
12
c)
18
d)
24
13.
The process of DNA replication is necessary before a cell —
a)
codes for RNA molecules
b)
modifies lysosome enzymes
c)
divides into two cells
d)
makes a protein
14.
The processes of meiosis and fertilization help ensure the survival of the species by providing each generation with the same number of —
a)
chromosomes
b)
offspring
c)
gametes
d)
body cells
15.
The nonpoisonous eastern scarlet snake has colored bands that closely resemble the poisonous coral snake. This adaptation provides the eastern scarlet snake with —
a)
increased breeding opportunities
b)
increased feeding opportunities
c)
method of avoiding predation
d)
the ability to attract prey
16.
Increased surface area increases the number of molecules that can be collected from the air. Which beetle antenna is best adapted for chemically sensing the air?
a)
F
b)
G
c)
H
d)
J
17.
Which is the best evidence that this bird is nocturnal?
a)
The shape of its beak
b)
The size of its eyes
c)
The length of its talons
d)
The thickness of its feathers
18.
Which skull belongs to a herbivore?
a)
A
b)
B
c)
C
d)
D
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