WorksheetsBiology S1 Study Quiz
Total questions: 97
Worksheet time: 1hrs 17mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
The basic unit of all life.
a)
nucleus
b)
cell
c)
DNA
d)
nuclear envelope
2.
In eukaryotic cells, the structure that contains the cell’s genetic material in the form of DNA.
a)
nucleolus
b)
chromosome
c)
RNA
d)
nucleus
3.
A unicellular organism that lacks a nucleus.
a)
eukaryote
b)
cell
c)
organelle
d)
prokaryote
4.
A network of protein filaments in a eukaryotic cell that gives the cell its shape and internal organization and is involved in movement.
a)
centriole
b)
golgi apparatus
c)
lipid bilayer
d)
cytoskeleton
5.
A cell organelle that breaks down materials in the cell; called a janitor or housekeeper
a)
vesicle
b)
vacuole
c)
lysosome
d)
chloroplast
6.
Modifies, sorts, and packages proteins and other materials from the endoplasmic reticulum for release outside the cell.
a)
endoplasmic reticulum
b)
vacuole
c)
golgi apparatus
d)
chloroplast
7.
An organelle found in cells of plants and some other organisms that captures the energy from sunlight and converts it into chemical energy.
a)
vacuole
b)
mitochondrion
c)
chloroplast
d)
cell wall
8.
An organelle that converts the chemical energy stored in food into ATP that cells can use.
a)
mitochondrion
b)
chloroplast
c)
lysosome
d)
ATP
9.
A flexible double-layered sheet that makes up the cell membrane and forms a barrier between the cell and its surroundings.
a)
cell membrane
b)
cell wall
c)
nuclear membrane
d)
lipid bi-layer
10.
The process by which particles tend to move from an area where they are more concentrated to an area where they are less concentrated.
a)
diffusion
b)
osmosis
c)
endocytosis
d)
exocytosis
11.
Diffusion of water through a selectively permeable membrane.
a)
diffusion
b)
osmosis
c)
passive transport
d)
exocytosis
12.
A type of active transport in which the membrane forms a pocket around a particle outside the cell. The pocket pinches close on the inside of the cell, forming a vesicle. The vesicle breaks loose, bringing the particle into the cell.
a)
exocytosis
b)
endocytosis
c)
protein pumping
d)
facilitated diffusion
13.
A type of active transport in which the vesicle inside the cell carries a particle to the cell membrane. The membrane of the vesicle sticks to and becomes part of the cell membrane. The particle is forced out of the cell.
a)
diffusion
b)
endocytosis
c)
exocytosis
d)
osmosis
14.
An effect of osmosis where the concentration is the same inside and outside the cell.
a)
hypertonic
b)
isotonic
c)
hypotonic
d)
osmotic pressure
15.
A thin, flexible barrier that surrounds all cells; regulates what enters and leaves the cell.
a)
cell wall
b)
isotonic
c)
cell membrane
d)
cytoskeleton
16.
Chemical bonds that involve the total transfer of electrons from one atom or group of atoms to another are called
a)
covalent bonds.
b)
ionic bonds.
c)
hydrogen bonds.
d)
van der Waals bonds.
17.
The elements or compounds that enter into a chemical reaction are called
a)
covalent bonds.
b)
catalysts
c)
active sites
d)
reactants
18.
An enzyme speeds up a reaction by
a)
lowering the activation energy
b)
raising the activation energy
c)
releasing energy
d)
absorbing energy
19.
Proteins are polymers formed from
a)
lipids
b)
carbohydrates
c)
amino acids
d)
nucleic acids
20.
The attraction between molecules of the same substances is called
a)
adhesion
b)
cohesion
c)
polar
d)
hydrogen bonds
21.
What is located in the center of an atom?
a)
protons
b)
protons/neutrons
c)
protons/electrons
d)
electrons
22.
What does DNA stand for?
a)
Ribonucleic acid
b)
Deoxyribonucleic acid
c)
Dolenucleus Acids
d)
Denatured Natural Acid
23.
What macro molecule is used as the main source of energy in the body?
a)
Carbohydrates
b)
Proteins
c)
Lipids
d)
Nucleotides
24.
Organisms with overlapping niches and use the same resources probably have what type of relationship?
a)
commensalism
b)
competition
c)
mutualism
d)
parasitic
25.
What two processes return water to the atmosphere?
a)
evaporation and precipitation
b)
evaporation and transpiration
c)
transpiration and precipitation
d)
precipitation and condensation
26.
Which element is found in the proteins of all organisms?
a)
carbon
b)
oxygen
c)
nitrogen
d)
phosphorus
27.
All the coral, reef fish, and jellyfish of the ocean describes
a)
a biome
b)
a community
c)
a population
d)
an ecosystem
28.
A covalent bond is formed as the result of
a)
transferring electrons
b)
sharing electrons
c)
transferring protons
d)
sharing protons
29.
What type of ion forms when an atom loses electrons?
a)
neutral
b)
positive
c)
negative
d)
radioactive
30.
What property of water causes the curved surface shown in the picture?
a)
pH
b)
cohesion
c)
adhesion
d)
heat capacity
31.
When salt is dissolved in water, water is the
a)
reactant
b)
solution
c)
solute
d)
solvent
32.
Identify the reactant(s) in the chemical reaction pictured.
a)
Carbon dioxide, water, and carbonic acid
b)
carbon dioxide and water
c)
carbonic acid
d)
carbon dioxide
33.
What is the process that changes one set of chemicals into another set of chemicals?
a)
cohesion
b)
hydrogen bonding
c)
chemical reaction
d)
dissolving
34.
A substance that speeds up the rate of a chemical reaction is called
a)
a catalyst
b)
a lipid
c)
a molecule
d)
an element
35.
The first stage of cellular respiration, glycolysis, is an anaerobic process.
a)
True
b)
False
36.
The organelle that photosynthesis takes place in
a)
mitochondria
b)
chloroplast
c)
cytoplasm
d)
fermantation
37.
The organelle that cellular respiration takes place in
a)
mitochondria
b)
cholorplast
c)
cytoplasm
d)
an element
38.
A reaction that requires oxygen
a)
aerobic
b)
anaerobic
39.
The process cells use to make energy when no oxygen is present
a)
mitochondria
b)
lactic acid fermentation
c)
fermentation
d)
cytoplasm
40.
What is the role of oxygen in cellular respiration?
a)
it provides electrons for the electron transport chain
b)
It is the final electron acceptor in the electron transport chain
c)
It is needed to produce heat and light
d)
It combined with carbon monoxide to make Carbon dioxide
41.
What organisms does alcoholic fermentation take place in?
a)
plants
b)
animals
c)
yeast
d)
fruit flies
42.
The reactants of photosynthesis are
a)
CO2 , H2O and light
b)
CO2 , H2 and light
c)
C , O2 and light
d)
CO2 ,H2 and light
43.
During photosynthesis, carbon dioxide is used to make sugars in the
a)
thylakoids.
b)
light-dependent reactions
c)
electron transport chain.
d)
Calvin cycle.
44.
What is the site of the light-dependent reactions?
a)
Stroma
b)
Grana
c)
Thylakoids
d)
Chlorophyll
45.
The disks in the chloroplast are called:
a)
Lamellae
b)
Grana
c)
Stroma
d)
Thylakoids
46.
The stacks of disks in the chloroplast are called:
a)
Lamellae
b)
Grana
c)
Stroma
d)
Thylakoid
47.
The interior space of the chloroplast is called:
a)
Lamellae
b)
Grana
c)
Stroma
d)
Thylakoids
48.
Chlorophyll gives leaves a green colour because it:
a)
Absorbs green light
b)
Reflects green light
49.
Chlorophyll gives leaves a green color because it:
a)
mitosis
b)
meiosis
50.
What is the pigment in chloroplasts that performs photosynthesis?
a)
Chlorosynthesis
b)
Chlorophyll
c)
ADP
d)
Electron Transport
51.
What is the ultimate ORIGINAL source of energy for living things
a)
Sugar
b)
Sun
c)
Moon
d)
Carbon Dioxide
52.
A ________ is a group of similar organisms that can breed and produce fertile offspring.
a)
species
b)
population
c)
community
d)
ecosystem
53.
The scientific study of interactions among organisms and between organisms and their environment is:
a)
ecology
b)
biology
c)
entomology
d)
economics
54.
All organisms that live in a place, together with their physical environment is known as a(an)
a)
ecosystem
b)
biome
c)
species
d)
biosphere
55.
A _____is a group of ecosystems that share similar climates and typical organisms.
a)
biome
b)
population
c)
species
d)
community
56.
A __________factor is any living part of the environment with which an organism might interact, such as plants, bacteria, animals, and fungi.
a)
biotic
b)
abiotic
57.
Living things that capture energy from sunlight or chemicals and convert it into usable energy for cells are called __________________.
a)
herbivores
b)
autotrophs
c)
monotrophs
d)
terratrophs
58.
Autotrophs are also called:
a)
heterotrophs
b)
secondary consumers
c)
consumers
d)
primary producers
59.
_________kill and eat other animals.
a)
Herbivores
b)
Carnivores
c)
Detritivores
d)
Omnivores
60.
________ obtain energy and nutrients by eating plant leaves, roots, seeds, or fruits.
a)
Herbivores
b)
Carnivores
c)
Detritivores
d)
Decomposers
61.
____________ feed chemically by breaking down organic matter.
a)
Detritivores
b)
Omnivores
c)
Decomposers
d)
Carnivores
62.
____________ have a varied diet that usually includes plants and animals.
a)
Omnivores
b)
Herbivores
c)
Scavengers
63.
A series of steps in which organisms transfer energy by eating or being eaten is called a:
a)
food chain
b)
food web
c)
ecosystem
d)
energy triad
64.
On average, about _______________ of the energy available within one trophic level is transferred to the next level.
a)
10%
b)
20%
c)
30%
d)
40%
65.
Unlike energy, matter is recycled through Earth's systems.
a)
True
b)
False
66.
Which biome is characterized by low temperatures and low amounts of rainfall?
a)
tundra
b)
desert
c)
temperate deciduous forest
d)
tropical rain forest
67.
The trees in this forest biome have needle like leaves that are hard to eat.
a)
Coniferous Forest
b)
Deciduous Forest
c)
Tropical Rain-forest
d)
Deserts
68.
In which biome would you MOST LIKELY find this organism?
a)
tundra
b)
desert
c)
tropical rain-forest
d)
temperate deciduous forest
69.
What is one of the goals of science?
a)
Tell society what to think about science & technology
b)
Provide natural explanations for events in the natural world
c)
Explain religion and philosophy
70.
Which scientists did this experiment?
a)
Pasteur
b)
Redi
c)
Needham
d)
Spallanzani
71.
Which scientists did this experiment?
a)
Pasteur
b)
Redi
c)
Needham
d)
Spallanzani
72.
Which scientists did this experiment?
a)
Pasteur
b)
Redi
c)
Needham
d)
Spallanzani
73.
What living characteristic is this: over three years, Tim's height has increased from 5'4" to 5'11".
a)
All living things contain cells
b)
All living things maintain homeostasis
c)
All living things use energy
d)
All living things grow
74.
What living characteristic is this: when you step out into the cold, your body shivers in order to keep its temperature at 98.6F.
a)
All living things use energy
b)
All living things contain cells
c)
All living things maintain homeostasis
d)
All living things grow
75.
What living characteristic is this: green plants produce their own food through the process of photosynthesis.
a)
All living things use energy
b)
All living things contain cells
c)
All living things maintain homeostasis
d)
All living things grow
76.
The science that studies animals and animal life.
a)
Botany
b)
Genetics
c)
Zoology
d)
Medicine
77.
The study of plants is
a)
Botany
b)
Meteorology
c)
Paleontology
d)
Popcorn
78.
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
79.
What tool do you use to view the cells?
a)
metric ruler
b)
centrifuge
c)
microscope
d)
pipette
80.
ALL living cells have these two elements in common
a)
Nucleus and DNA
b)
Cell Membrane and Genetic Code
c)
Cell Wall and Nucleus
d)
Mitochondria and Choroplasts
81.
What does this diagram show?
a)
Osmosis
b)
Isotonic
c)
Hypotonic
d)
Hypertonic
82.
What does this diagram show?
a)
Hypotonic
b)
Hypertonic
c)
Supersonic
d)
Isotonic
83.
Priestly found that plants release...
a)
carbon dioxide
b)
water
c)
sugar
d)
oxygen
84.
Van Helmont concluded that trees gain their mass from...
a)
soil
b)
sunlight
c)
water
d)
fertilizer
85.
Ingenhousz discovered that plants need...
a)
oxygen
b)
sunlight
c)
darkness
d)
soil
86.
What are the 3 stages of cellular respiration in order?
a)
Krebs Cycle, Glycolysis, Electron Transport Chain
b)
Glycolysis, Electron Transport Chain, Krebs Cycle
c)
Electron Transport Chain, Glycolysis, Krebs Cycle
d)
Glycolysis, Krebs Cycle, Electron Transport Chain
87.
Which stage of cellular respiration makes the most energy?
a)
Fermentation
b)
Krebs Cycle
c)
Electron Transport Chain
d)
Glycolysis
88.
A J-shaped growth curve represents what type of population growth?
a)
exponential
b)
logistic
c)
carrying capacity
d)
bell curve
89.
Natural disasters affect populations regardless of their population size and distribution. Therefore natural disasters are an example of a(n)...
a)
density dependent factor
b)
density independent factor
c)
growth dependent factor
d)
growth independent factor
90.
Bodies of water where freshwater and saltwater mix are called
a)
estuaries
b)
coastlines
c)
bays
d)
coral reefs
91.
No two species can occupy the same niche
a)
Competitive Exclusion Principle
b)
Limiting Exclusion Theory
c)
Competitive Limiting Principle
d)
Limiting Competitive Theory
92.
What are the 3 types of wetlands?
a)
swamp, ocean, river
b)
pond, river, marsh
c)
marsh, marsh, marsh
d)
swamp, marsh, bog
93.
Which layer of the rainforest is this describing: This layer is known as the "green blanket" that shields sunlight from reaching the forest floor.
a)
Forest Floor
b)
Understory
c)
Canopy
d)
Emergent
94.
Which of the following are greenhouse gases?
a)
Carbon dioxide
b)
Methane
c)
Water vapor
d)
All answers are correct
95.
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
96.
Red-billed oxpeckers are birds that feed on parasites found on an impala. The impala gets rid of parasites and the red-billed oxpeckers get a yummy dinner. This is an example of _______.
a)
commensalism
b)
mutualism
c)
neutralism
d)
competition
97.
Mistletoe extracts water and nutrients from the spruce tree to the tree's detriment (harm).
a)
mutualsim
b)
parasitism
c)
commensalism
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