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Biology Unit 1 Study Guide

Total questions: 20

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

This image shows how Homer's body would go back to normal if he were too hot or too cold. What characteristic of life does this show?

a)

Organization

b)

Homeostasis

c)

Energy Use

d)

Adaptation

2.

This macromolecule provides structure, makes up enzymes and can be found in meat, beans and nuts.

a)

protein

b)

nucleic acid

c)

carbohydrates

d)

lipids

3.

This macromolecule can be found in DNA and RNA. What is its function?

a)

Provide energy to fuel a body

b)

Store genetic information needed to make other molecules

c)

Store energy and create barriers to protect a body

d)

Provide support and break down substances in the form of enzymes

4.

This monomer helps create the oils and waxes that coat your skin and ears. What macromolecule will this monomer form?

a)

Carbohydrates

b)

Proteins

c)

Lipids

d)

Nucleic Acids

5.

Proteins, carbohydrates and lipids can be broken down into smaller parts called monomers. What is the term for these large molecules the monomers combine to build?

a)

Polymer

b)

Monomer

c)

Nucleotide

d)

Saturated fat

6.

What is the term for a biological catalyst that speeds up reactions in the body?

a)

Carbohydrate

b)

Enzyme

c)

Homeostasis

d)

Reactant

7.

A student wants to test which type of gum blows the biggest bubbles. She chews 4 different kinds of gum and measures the size of bubble she is able to make. What is her independent variable?

a)

The size of the bubbles

b)

The person chewing

c)

The length of time she chews each piece

d)

The type of gum

8.

A student wants to test which type of gum blows the biggest bubbles. She chews 4 different kinds of gum and measures the size of bubble she is able to make. What TWO things would be controlled variables?

a)

The size of the bubbles

b)

The person chewing

c)

The length of time she chews each piece

d)

The type of gum

9.

A student wants to test which type of gum blows the biggest bubbles. She chews 4 different kinds of gum and measures the size of bubble she is able to make. What is her dependent variable?

a)

The size of the bubbles

b)

The person chewing

c)

The length of time she chews each piece

d)

The type of gum

10.

What is the term for the number of different living things in an area?

a)

biology

b)

hypothesis

c)

biodiversity

d)

cohesion

11.

Which characteristic of life is the O in HOGRACER?

a)

Organized

b)

Use Oxygen

c)

Only have one cell

d)

Live Outside

12.

If you wanted to change the magnification from 4x to 10x, which part of the microscope would you adjust?

a)

Fine adjustment knob

b)

Eyepiece

c)

Light intensity control

d)

Objective lenses

13.

This macromolecule can be found in bread, pasta and sugar and provides the body with energy.

a)

Carbohydrate

b)

Protein

c)

Lipid

d)

Nucleic Acid

14.

This picture shows a large molecule being broken down and releasing energy. What type of reaction is this?

a)

Cohesion

b)

Catabolic

c)

Anabolic

d)

Metabolic

15.

This image shows small molecules being used to build a larger one that will store energy. What type of reaction is this?

a)

Anabolic

b)

Metabolic

c)

Catabolic

d)

Adhesion

16.

Based on this graph, what do enzymes do to the activation energy of a reaction?

a)

raise it

b)

remove it

c)

there is no effect

d)

lower it

17.

Which of these best describes an enzyme's active site?

a)

The location where the substrate will bind

b)

The object that binds to the enzyme

c)

The object that is produced after the substrate binds to the enzyme

d)

What happens when an enzyme gets too hot

18.

This enzyme fell apart because the heat or pH changed too much. What word describes this?

a)

Cohesion

b)

Denatured

c)

Biodiversity

d)

Anabolic

19.

Which of these would be an accurate conclusion for the data shown?

a)

There is no difference between fat content in bird seeds

b)

All types tested had less than 50% fat content

c)

All sunflower seeds have equal fat content

d)

Black Oil Sunflower seeds have the highest fat content

20.

Which of these is NOT a requirement of living things? (Remember HOGRACER)

a)

Ability to move

b)

Reproduce

c)

Adapt

d)

Growth