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WorksheetsFINAL EXAM
Total questions: 200
Worksheet time: 3hrs 51mins
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Class
Date
1.
A prokaryote cell is one that:
a)
contains membrane bound organelles
b)
does not contain membrane bound organelles
2.
A eukaryotic cell is one that
a)
contains membrane bound organelles
b)
has no membrane bound organelles
3.
Photosynthesis
a)
Occurs in the cytoplasm
b)
Occurs on the ribosome
c)
Occurs in the chloroplast
4.
Cellular Respiration
a)
Occurs in the cytoplasm
b)
Occurs on the ribosome
c)
Occurs on the mitochondria
d)
Occurs in the chloroplast
5.
Aerobic
a)
process that does not require oxygen
b)
process that does require oxygen
6.
Anaerobic
a)
process that does not require oxygen
b)
process that does require oxygen
7.
any substance containing nutrients, such as carbohydrates, proteins, and fats, that can be ingested by a living organism and metabolized into energy and body tissue
a)
Minerials
b)
Food
c)
Liquid
d)
Base
8.
Any of a large class of organic compounds consisting of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen, usually with twice as many hydrogen atoms as carbon or oxygen atoms. These are produced in green plants by photosynthesis and serve as a major energy source in animal diets. Sugars, starches, and cellulose are all examples
a)
Carbohydrate
b)
Vitamin
c)
Protien
d)
ATP
9.
Any of a large class of complex organic chemical compounds that are essential for life. They play a central role in biological processes and form the basis of living tissues and muscle repair.
a)
Carbohydrates
b)
Electrons
c)
Proteins
d)
Milk
10.
Any of a large group of organic compounds that are oily to the touch and insoluble in water. They include fatty acids, oils, waxes, and triglycerides. They are a source of stored energy and are a component of the cell membrane.
a)
Glucose
b)
Proteins
c)
Lipids
d)
Carbons
11.
Four genetically different haploid cells are made during
a)
mitosis
b)
meiosis
c)
asexual reproduction
d)
binary fission
12.
Variation in gametes are created by
a)
crossing over
b)
nondisjunction
c)
DNA replication
d)
mitosis
13.
What type of reproduction produces offspring with little to no variation?
a)
asexual reproduction
b)
sexual reproduction
c)
meiosis
d)
crossing over
14.
The molecule that can be used for quick energy by the cell is
a)
ATP
b)
lipid
c)
nucleic acid
d)
protein
15.
Which of the following is a function of a lipid?
a)
regulation
b)
transport
c)
insulation
d)
stores genetic information
16.
Which organic compound is the best source of quick energy?
a)
protein
b)
nucleic acid
c)
lipid
d)
carbohydrate
17.
What does hetero- mean?
a)
same
b)
over
c)
enter
d)
different, other
18.
What does homo- mean?
a)
same
b)
one
c)
enzyme
d)
different, other
19.
What does -troph- mean?
a)
food, nutrients
b)
sugar
c)
skin
d)
eating, swallowing
20.
What does auto- mean?
a)
plant
b)
many
c)
self
d)
same
21.
What does di- mean?
a)
two
b)
like
c)
water
d)
green
22.
What does micro- mean?
a)
thick
b)
same
c)
small
d)
good
23.
What does hydro- mean?
a)
two
b)
water
c)
to put together
d)
enter
24.
What does -phobic mean?
a)
black
b)
fear, hate
c)
without
d)
air, oxygen
25.
What does -philic mean?
a)
like
b)
light
c)
same
d)
love
26.
What does -lysis mean?
a)
to study
b)
exit
c)
to cut
d)
over
27.
What does -ose mean?
a)
sugar
b)
to put together
c)
food, nutrients
d)
animal
28.
What does lso- mean?
a)
skin
b)
equal
c)
same
d)
not
29.
What does multi- mean?
a)
much
b)
many
c)
good
d)
love
30.
What does uni- mean?
a)
heart
b)
same
c)
one
d)
without
31.
What -cyto- mean?
a)
food, nutrients
b)
sugar
c)
pertaining to the cell
d)
not
32.
What does zoo- mean?
a)
animal
b)
equal
c)
enter
d)
many
33.
The term "lipid bilayer" refers to
a)
proteins
b)
the plasma/cell membrane
c)
the golgi body/apparatus
34.
Dose of a disabled or destroyed pathogen (or part of a pathogen) used to stimulate a long-term immune defense against the pathogen.
a)
vaccine
b)
pathogen
c)
archaea
d)
coccus
35.
Domain of prokaryotic organisms that are biochemically and genetically distinct from archaea.
a)
bacteria
b)
vaccine
c)
bacillus
d)
cyanobacteria
36.
A disease-causing organism or virus.
a)
pathogen
b)
archaea
c)
bacteria
d)
vaccine
37.
A macromolecule that speeds up chemical reactions is a(n)
a)
steroid
b)
glucose
c)
enzyme
d)
insulin
38.
Mitochondria is important to a cell because it
a)
provides protection and support
b)
provides storage
c)
produces energy for the cell
d)
produces protein
39.
Water is considered inorganic because it LACKS
a)
hydrogen
b)
oxygen
c)
carbon
d)
helium
40.
Which of the following is true of bacteria?
a)
they are eukaryotes
b)
they have membrane bound organelles
c)
they have no nucleus
d)
they are complex
41.
The diffusion of water is
a)
active transport
b)
endocytosis
c)
osmosis
d)
facilitated diffusion
42.
All of the following describe active transport EXCEPT
a)
Low to High
b)
against the concentration gradient
c)
Requires Energy
d)
High to Low
43.
Having two homologous sets of chromosomes
a)
meiosis
b)
diploid
c)
tetrad
d)
haploid
44.
Display of a person's 46 chromosomes
a)
haploid
b)
zygote
c)
gamete
d)
karyotype
45.
One of two chromosomes of the 23rd pair of human chromosomes, which determine an individual's gender
a)
homologous chromosome
b)
meiosis
c)
sex chromosome
d)
karyotype
46.
Disease caused by severe disruption of the mechanisms that normally control the cell cycle
a)
zygote
b)
gamete
c)
tetrad
d)
cancer
47.
Having a single set of chromosomes
a)
diploid
b)
zygote
c)
haploid
d)
gamete
48.
Egg or sperm sex cell that contains a single set of chromosomes, one from each homologous pair
a)
karyotype
b)
cancer
c)
zygote
d)
gamete
49.
Diploid cell formed when the nucleus of a haploid sperm cell fuses with the nucleus of a haploid egg cell
a)
zygote
b)
tetrad
c)
karyotype
d)
gamete
50.
One of a matching pair of chromosomes, one inherited from each parent
a)
malignant tumor
b)
sex chromosome
c)
homologous chromosome
d)
benign tumor
51.
Exchange of genetic material between homologous chromosomes during prophase I of meiosis
a)
cancer
b)
zygote
c)
crossing over
d)
benign tumor
52.
Type of cell division that produces four cells, each with half as many chromosomes as the parent cell
a)
tetrad
b)
meiosis
c)
zygote
d)
metastasis
53.
Process in which a single cell or set of cells produces offspring that inherit all their genetic material from one parent
a)
sexual reproduction
b)
sister chromatid
c)
asexual reproduction
d)
chromatin
54.
Stage of the cell cycle during which a cell carries out its metabolic processes and performs its functions in the body
a)
metaphase
b)
anaphase
c)
interphase
d)
telophase
55.
Combination of DNA and protein molecules, in the form of long, thin fibers, making up the genetic material in the nucleus of a eukaryotic cell
a)
prophase
b)
chromatin
c)
centromere
d)
chromosome
56.
Second stage of mitosis and of meiosis I and II when the spindle is fully formed and all of the chromosomes are held in place
a)
interphase
b)
anaphase
c)
telophase
d)
metaphase
57.
Final stage of mitosis and of meiosis I and II, in which the chromosomes reach the spindle poles, nuclear envelopes form around each set of daughter chromosomes, and the nucleoli reappear
a)
metaphase
b)
prophase
c)
telophase
d)
anaphase
58.
Condensed threads of genetic material formed from chromatin as a cell prepares to divide
a)
prophase
b)
chromatin
c)
centrosome
d)
chromosome
59.
Process by which the cytoplasm of a cell is divided in two; usually follows mitosis and meiosis
a)
mitosis
b)
prophase
c)
cytokinesis
d)
chromatin
60.
First stage of mitosis and of meiosis I and II, when the already replicated chromosomes condense
a)
telophase
b)
anaphase
c)
prophase
d)
metaphase
61.
Third phase of mitosis and of meiosis I and II, in which the sister chromatids separate and move toward the poles of the spindle
a)
anaphase
b)
prophase
c)
metaphase
d)
interphase
62.
Disk containing cell wall material that develops in plant cells during cytokinesis, eventually dividing the cell into two daughter cells
a)
telophase
b)
cell plate
c)
metaphase
d)
cell cycle
63.
One of a pair of identical chromosomes created before a cell divides
a)
chromatin
b)
interphase
c)
sister chromatid
d)
centrosome
64.
Framework of microtubules that guide the movement of chromosomes during mitosis and meiosis
a)
spindle
b)
anaphase
c)
prophase
d)
mitosis
65.
Cellular process of making ATP without oxygen.
a)
metabolism
b)
aerobic
c)
fermentation
d)
heterotroph
66.
Sequence of electron carrier molecules that transfer electrons and release energy during cellular respiration.
a)
fermentation
b)
electron transport chain
c)
cellular respiration
d)
heterotroph
67.
Organism that obtains food by eating producers (autotrophs) or consumers.
a)
calorie
b)
aerobic
c)
producer
d)
consumer
68.
Organism that obtains food by eating other organisms.
a)
anaerobic
b)
heterotroph
c)
autotroph
d)
metabolism
69.
Organism that makes its own food (autotroph) and produces organic molecules that serve as food for other organisms in its ecosystem.
a)
producer
b)
aerobic
c)
consumer
d)
calorie
70.
All of a cell's chemical processes.
a)
heterotroph
b)
calorie
c)
aerobic
d)
metabolism
71.
Chemical process that uses oxygen to convert chemical energy stored in organic molecules into ATP (adenosine triphosphate)
a)
chemical energy
b)
cellular respiration
c)
thermal energy
d)
fermentation
72.
A theory is a testable idea that attempts to explain a phenomenon or answer a scientific question.
a)
True
b)
False
73.
An _____ is a logical interpretation based on what scientists already know.
a)
Theory
b)
Inference
c)
Hypothesis
d)
Data
74.
The group that does NOT have the independent variable applied to them and is used only for comparison is the
a)
control group
b)
experimental group
c)
qualitative data
d)
quantitative data
75.
Alternative form of a gene
a)
hybrid
b)
trait
c)
allele
d)
recessive
76.
Inheritance pattern in which a heterozygote expresses the distinct traits of both alleles
a)
dominant
b)
homozygous
c)
codominance
d)
genotype
77.
Study of heredity
a)
genetics
b)
phenotype
c)
gene locus
d)
genotype
78.
the physical traits of a person (example: appearance)
a)
phenotype
b)
genome
c)
somatic cell
d)
Punnett square
79.
Medicine that kills bacteria
a)
Ibuprofren
b)
Vaccine
c)
Antibiotic
80.
Resistance to a certain pathogen
a)
Antibiotic
b)
Immunity
c)
Imprint
d)
Antidisease
81.
A cell with a cell wall and large vacuole
a)
Plant Cell
b)
Animal Cell
82.
A cell with no membrane bound organelles
a)
prokaryote
b)
eukaryote
83.
Similar structures in organisms due to a common ancestor, but serve a different function
a)
Homologous Structure
b)
Analogous Structure
c)
Vestigial Structure
84.
When is DNA replicated during the cell cycle?
a)
During the G1 phase
b)
During the G2 phase
c)
During the S phase
d)
During the M phase
85.
The observable characteristic or outward expression of an allele pair. Usually descriptive words.
a)
phenotype
b)
genotype
c)
allele
d)
gene
86.
You should never ______ chemicals in the lab.
a)
taste
b)
touch
c)
smell
d)
all of the above
87.
If you are not sure what to do during a lab activity:
a)
guess
b)
change lab partners
c)
ask a teacher
d)
just sit quietly and do nothing
88.
Keeping your work area neat and clean is important because:
a)
My teacher is a neat-freak
b)
I won't lose my supplies in the clutter.
c)
It keeps the room from looking messy.
d)
It helps prevent accidents.
89.
At the end of the lab you see some leftover chemical that looks just like the stuff you were using. You should:
a)
put the chemical back in the jar it came from.
b)
sweep it into your hand and throw it out.
c)
tell the teacher so you can dispose of it properly.
d)
tell your classmates that your lab partner is really messy.
90.
Helping to clean up the lab or classroom is the job of
a)
old students.
b)
transfer students.
c)
each and every student.
d)
only the teacher.
91.
Which of the following IS considered safety equipment in our classroom?
a)
Eyewash Station
b)
Emergency Shower
c)
Fire Extinguisher
d)
All of the Above.
92.
Which type of cell has no nucleus?
a)
Eukaryote
b)
Prokaryote
c)
Animal
d)
Plant
93.
Which of the following statements is not part of the cell theory?
a)
Cells are the basic unit of structure and function in all living things.
b)
All cells are produced from other cells.
c)
Only animal cells are composed of cells.
d)
All living things are composed of cells.
94.
You would find mushrooms in which kingdom?
a)
Plantae
b)
Protists
c)
Fungi
d)
Animalia
95.
Which kingdom do humans belong to?
a)
Plantae
b)
Fungi
c)
Animalia
d)
Protista
96.
Which domain is capable of living in extreme environments like hot springs, geysers, or very salty waters?
a)
Bacteria
b)
Archaea
c)
Eukarya
97.
Which domain includes all animals and plants?
a)
Archaea
b)
Eukarya
c)
Bacteria
98.
True or False: All living things are made of one or more cells.
a)
True
b)
False
99.
True or False: All cells have DNA.
a)
True
b)
False
100.
Organisms whose cells have NO nucleus are classified as...
a)
Eukaryotic
b)
Prokaryotic
c)
Dead
101.
All living things are made of...
a)
atoms
b)
cells
c)
bacteria
d)
plants
102.
The broadest taxonomic group for classifying living organisms is the –
a)
domain
b)
kingdom
c)
family
d)
genus
103.
Robert Hooke, Anton van Leeuwenhoek, Theodor Schwann, Rudolf Virchow, and Matthias Schliden were all responsible for what theory?
a)
The Theory of Gravity
b)
The Theory of Relativity
c)
The Cell Theory
d)
The Theory of Continental Drift
104.
What tool do you use to view the cells?
a)
metric ruler
b)
centrifuge
c)
microscope
d)
pipette
105.
Which symbols best describe mutualism?
a)
+,+
b)
+,-
c)
+,0
d)
-,0
106.
Which symbols best describe parasitism?
a)
+,+
b)
+,-
c)
+,0
d)
-,0
107.
Which symbols best describe commensalism?
a)
+,+
b)
+,-
c)
+,0
d)
0,0
108.
A tick and a dog have this type of relationship.
a)
mutualism
b)
commensalism
c)
neutralism
d)
parasitism
109.
A tapeworm and a cat have this type of relationship.
a)
mutualism
b)
parasitism
c)
commensalism
d)
competition
110.
Cattle egrets are birds that forage in fields among cattle. The egrets get easy access to food and the cattle don't care if they are there or not.
a)
mutualism
b)
commensalism
c)
competition
d)
parasitism
111.
A relationship between two organisms in which one organism benefits and the other is unharmed
a)
Mutualism
b)
Competition
c)
Parasitsm
d)
Commensalism
112.
A relationship between two organisms in which both organisms benefit.
a)
Mutualism
b)
Competition
c)
Parasitsm
d)
Commensalism
113.
Barnacles create home sites by attaching themselves to whales. This neither harms nor benefits the whales.
a)
Mutualsim
b)
Parasitism
c)
Commensalism
114.
Yucca flowers are pollinated by yucca moths. The moths lay their eggs in the flowers where the larvae hatch and eat some of the developing seeds. Both species benefit.
a)
Mutualism
b)
Parasitism
c)
Commensalism
115.
A wrasse fish feeds on the parasites found on the black sea bass's body. Both species benefit.
a)
Mutualism
b)
Parasitism
c)
Commensalism
116.
Silverfish live and hunt with army ants. They share the prey. They neither help nor harm the ants.
a)
Mutualism
b)
Parasitism
c)
Commensalism
117.
In a parasitic relationship, one organism is ___________ and one organism is benefiting.
a)
helped
b)
harmed
c)
not effected
d)
happy
118.
In a mutual relationship, both organisms are ________________.
a)
hurt
b)
not effected
c)
harmed
d)
benefiting
119.
Which is an example of commensalism?
a)
Two different kinds of organisms harming each other.
b)
Two different kinds of organisms are neither helping nor harming each other.
c)
One kind of organism is being helped, but the other one is not harmed or helped.
d)
One kind of organism is being helped, but the other is harmed.
120.
How do enzymes speed up chemical reaction?
a)
Increasing activation energy
b)
Decreasing activation energy
c)
Increasing deactivation energy
d)
Decreasing deactivation energy
121.
What is a substance called if it speeds up a chemical reaction?
a)
reusable
b)
catalyst
c)
specific
d)
fragile
122.
Any substance that is acted upon by an enzyme is called a(n)?
a)
Coenzyme
b)
Substrate
c)
Vitamin
d)
Polypeptide
123.
Which of these is NOT true?
a)
Enzymes can denature (change shape) when the temperature gets too high.
b)
Enzymes can only be used once in a chemical reaction.
c)
Extreme pH can denature enzymes.
d)
Enzymes speed up chemical reactions.
124.
Which of these is most likely an enzyme?
a)
Sucrose
b)
Galactose
c)
Fructose
d)
Amylase
125.
Osmosis is a form of ______________.
a)
Passive Transport
b)
Active Transport
126.
Solutes move with the concentration gradient, therefore no energy is used.
a)
Passive Transport
b)
Active Transport
127.
Exocytosis
a)
Passive Transport
b)
Active Transport
128.
Endocytosis
a)
Passive Transport
b)
Active Transport
129.
Low to High
a)
Passive Transport
b)
Active Transport
130.
Solutes move against the concentration gradient, therefore energy is needed.
a)
Passive Transport
b)
Active Transport
131.
Uses ATP (energy)
a)
Passive Transport
b)
Active Transport
132.
This uses energy
a)
endocytosis
b)
exocytosis
c)
both
133.
This takes substances into a cell
a)
endocytosis
b)
exocytosis
c)
both
134.
What is it called when molecules move across the cell membrane from an area of high concentration to an area of low concentration through a carrier protein?
a)
Diffusion
b)
Osmosis
c)
Active Transport
d)
Facilitated Diffusion
135.
Which sequence of DNA bases would pair with this partial strand
ATG TGA CAG
ATG TGA CAG
a)
ATG TGA CAG
b)
TAC ACT GTC
c)
GTA AGT GAC
d)
CAT TCA CTG
136.
Which of the following units are repeatedly joined together to form a strand of DNA?
a)
amino acids
b)
nucleotides
c)
fatty acids
d)
polysaccharides
137.
Adenine bonds with ______________.
a)
Guanine
b)
Thymine
c)
Cytosine
d)
Adenine
138.
Guanine bonds with ______________.
a)
Adenine
b)
Guanine
c)
Cytosine
d)
Thymine
139.
Which 2 molecules form the sides (backbone) of the DNA ladder?
a)
deoxyribose sugar and adenine
b)
deoxyribose sugar and a hydrogen bond
c)
deoxyribose sugar and the nucleus
d)
deoxyribose sugar and phosphate
140.
Which organelle is DNA usually found in?
a)
cell membrane
b)
vacuole
c)
chloroplast
d)
nucleus
141.
The enzyme that unzips the DNA to prepare for replication
a)
helicase
b)
replicase
c)
polymerase
d)
synthase
142.
DNA replication results in two DNA molecules,
a)
each one with two original strands
b)
each one with two new strands
c)
each one with one new strand and one original strand
d)
one with two new strands and the other with two original strands
143.
A process in which DNA has the unique ability to make an exact copy of itself.
a)
Replication
b)
Translation
c)
Transcription
144.
What is the correct complimentary strand for the following DNA?ATCGAG
a)
TACGAG
b)
ATCGAG
c)
TAGCTG
d)
TAGCTC
145.
In what phase of the cell cycle does DNA replication take place?
a)
G1
b)
S
c)
G2
d)
M
146.
What is the basic unit of structure and function in living things called?
a)
an atom
b)
an organelle
c)
a cell
d)
an organ
147.
Organelles function to...
a)
Produce energy
b)
build and transport needed materials
c)
stores and recycles waste
d)
All answers are correct
148.
Which organelles are only found in plant cells?
a)
Cell Wall and cell membrane
b)
Cell wall and chloroplast
c)
cell wall and ribosomes
d)
cell membrane and vacuole
149.
An organism whose cells contain a nucleus surrounded by a membrane and whose DNA is bound together by proteins into chromosomes.
a)
Prokaryote
b)
cell
c)
organelle
d)
Eukaryote
150.
DNA is found in which cell organelle
a)
Ribosomes
b)
Lysosomes
c)
Nucleus
d)
Cytoplasm
151.
Houses ribosomes so they can make protein, also transports molecules in the cell
a)
Rough Er
b)
Nucleus
c)
Golgi
d)
Mitochondria
152.
surrounds the cell; controls what enters/leaves cell; maintains homeostasis
a)
vacuole
b)
cell wall
c)
cell membrane
d)
lysosome
153.
control the cell's activities; contains the cell's DNA
a)
mitochondria
b)
cell membrane
c)
nucleus
d)
golgi body
154.
breaks down food to release energy
a)
nucleus
b)
lysosomes
c)
mitochondria
d)
vacuole
155.
mainly found in plant cells
a)
nucleus
b)
cell wall
c)
cell membrane
d)
lysosome
156.
cells that contain a true nucleus
a)
prokaryotes
b)
eukaryotes
c)
carbohydrate
d)
plant cells
157.
cells that lack a true nuclues
a)
animal
b)
prokaryotes
c)
eukaryotes
d)
fungus
158.
Which characteristic do most plants have in common?
a)
they are unicellular
b)
they are prokaryotic
c)
they produce seeds
d)
they all have cell wall and chloroplast
159.
Which cell structure is correctly paired with its primary function?
a)
ribosome - movement
b)
mitocondria - energy production
c)
vacuole - cell division
d)
nucleus - storage of nutrients
160.
Which organelle is responsible for making proteins?
a)
Nucleus
b)
Nucleolus
c)
Lysosomes
d)
Ribosomes
161.
Which organelle is responsible for making proteins?
a)
Nucleus
b)
Nucleolus
c)
Lysosomes
d)
Ribosomes
162.
What is a sac-like structure used to store water and nutrients? These are much larger in plant cells?
a)
Lysosomes
b)
Mitochondria
c)
Vacuoles
d)
Golgi Body
163.
changes and packages cell products like proteins
a)
nucleus
b)
cell wall
c)
vacuole
d)
golgi body
164.
What has DNA?
a)
animals
b)
plants
c)
bacteria
d)
all of the above
165.
What are the 4 nitrogen bases?
a)
adenine, thymine, cytoplasm, and guanine
b)
adenine, thymine cytosine, and guanine
c)
adenine, thymine, cytosine, and gylcerol
d)
adenine, thymine, cytosine, and glucose
166.
The process of making RNA (i.e. mRNA) from DNA is called
a)
Replication
b)
Transcription
c)
Translation
d)
Protein synthesis
167.
Which represents the bases of mRNA?
a)
A U C G
b)
A T U G
c)
A T C G
d)
U T C G
168.
Which of these is part of the description of protein?
a)
a folded chain of amino acids
b)
a folded chain of carbohydrates
c)
a branched chain of fatty acids
d)
a branched chain of nucleic acids
169.
Which is true for all organisms?
a)
Replication is when RNA makes RNA.
b)
Duplication is when RNA makes DNA.
c)
Transcription is when DNA makes DNA.
d)
Translation is when RNA makes proteins.
170.
Which of the following is the sugar found in RNA?
a)
Ribose
b)
Maltose
c)
Deoxyribose
d)
Amylose
171.
What is the correct sequence?
a)
RNA --> DNA --> Protein
b)
Protein --> RNA --> DNA
c)
DNA --> RNA --> Protein
d)
DNA --> Protein --> RNA
172.
Which of the following is a base that is NOT contained in DNA?
a)
Adenine
b)
Thymine
c)
Uracil
d)
Guanine
173.
Who is the father of evolution?
a)
Darwin
b)
Mendel
c)
Newton
d)
Einstein
174.
What is another name for natural selection?
a)
survival of the smartest
b)
survival of the fastest
c)
survival of the biggest
d)
survival of the fittest
175.
What is a change in an organism that allows for it to survive in its environment?
a)
homologous
b)
vestigial
c)
variation
d)
adaptation
176.
When all of the organisms of a species have died it is called
a)
evolution
b)
extinction
c)
adaptation
d)
natural selection
177.
What is the study of organisms at the early stages of development?
a)
DNA studies
b)
embryology
c)
extinction
d)
fossil record
178.
What is an organism that has similar characteristics and can reproduce?
a)
species
b)
organism
c)
embryology
d)
vestigial
179.
When the DNA of an organism is altered it is referred to as…
a)
Mutation
b)
Gene Flow
c)
Genetic Drift
d)
Sexual Selection
180.
When individuals choose traits possessed by the opposite sex it is called…
a)
Mutation
b)
Gene Flow
c)
Genetic Drift
d)
Sexual Selection
181.
The cause of artificial selection is…
a)
The environment
b)
Humans
c)
Mutation
d)
Gene Flow
182.
Which of the following is NOT an example of natural selection?
a)
People selectively breeding hamsters.
b)
Insect populations developing resistance to certain pesticides.
c)
Bacteria becoming resistant to antibiotics.
d)
Male birds of certain species developing colorful feathers to attract female mates.
183.
A remnant or trace of an organism from the past is called a _______.
a)
Ancestor
b)
Skeleton
c)
Fossil
d)
Imprints
184.
Inherited trait that helps an organism survive is a(n) __________.
a)
Fossil
b)
Adaptation
c)
Ancestor
d)
Natural selection
185.
Why are advantageous traits more likely to be passed onto offspring?
a)
Because they are more likely to survive and reproduce.
b)
Because they come from dominant alleles.
c)
Because they come from recessive alleles.
d)
Because the trait is an acquired phenotype.
186.
The ability of an organism to survive and reproduce in its specific environment
a)
diversity.
b)
evolution
c)
adaptation
d)
fitness
187.
An organism that produces its own food supply from inorganic compounds is called a(an)
a)
heterotroph
b)
consumer
c)
detritivore
d)
autotroph
188.
What is the original source of almost all energy in most ecosystems?
a)
carbohydrates
b)
sunlight
c)
water
d)
carbon
189.
What is the term for each step in the transfer of energy and matter within a biological community?
a)
energy path
b)
food web
c)
trophic level
d)
food pyramid
190.
Autotrophs make up the _______ level in all ecosystems.
a)
First
b)
Second
c)
Third
d)
Fourth
191.
The amount of energy that usually transfers from one trophic level to the next...
a)
10%
b)
20%
c)
80%
d)
50%
192.
Which of the following would be the definition of a detritivore?
a)
Animals that eat insects.
b)
Organisms that feed on rocks, recycling the nutrients back into the ground.
c)
Organisms that eat only pants
d)
Things that feed on dead organisms, recycling the nutrients back into the ground.
193.
An illustration that uses arrows to show the many possible directions in which matter and energy can pass through the organisms in an ecosystem.
a)
Food chain
b)
Food web
c)
Energy Pyramid
d)
Succession Map
194.
The nonliving aspects of an ecosystem.
a)
Abiotic factors
b)
Biotic factors
195.
The living portions of the ecosystem.
a)
Biotic factors
b)
Abiotic factors
196.
A collection of organisms that belong to different populations but all live in the same area and interact with one another.
a)
Population
b)
Ecosystem
c)
Community
d)
Ecosphere
197.
A place where an organism lives.
a)
Terrain
b)
Habitat
c)
Community
d)
Population
198.
A collection of organisms that make up a community as well as all of the nonliving aspects of the environment.
a)
Population
b)
Community
c)
Habitat
d)
Ecosystem
199.
Organisms that can capture energy from inorganic, nonliving sources.
a)
Producers
b)
Consumers
c)
Detritivores
d)
Carnivores
200.
Organisms that feed on both living producers and other consumers.
a)
Carnivores
b)
Omnivores
c)
Herbivores
d)
Detritivores
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