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Unit Test Review 2018 Part 2

Total questions: 87

Worksheet time: 1hrs 11mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which structure in this cell contains the genes that control inheritance?

a)

X

b)

W

c)

Y

d)

Z

2.

Which statement best explain why the nucleus of a cell is similar to the human brain?

a)

The nucleus releases energy to the cell

b)

The nucleus controls the activities of the cell

c)

The nucleus stors food, water and wastes of the cell

d)

The nucleus controls the materials that go into and out of the cell.

3.

What does the Cell Theory state?

a)

That all living things are made of cells

b)

Every cell has only one nucleus

c)

That plants cannot have cells

d)

Animals are only one that have cells

4.

Which statement about plant versus animal cells is true?

a)

Both plant and animal cells make proteins.

b)

Chloroplasts are located in the endoplasmic reticulum in animal cells

c)

Only plant cells contain vacuoles because they must store sugars

d)

Only unicellular animal cells make their own food

5.

Which two plant cell structures work together, like security guards, for the cell?

a)

Cytoplasm and Nucleus

b)

Cell Membrane and Cell Wall

c)

Nucleus and Oxygen

d)

Oxygen and Cell Membrane

6.

In animal cells, like the one shown below, which organelle is used for storing water?

a)

cell membrane

b)

vacuole

c)

cytoplasm

d)

nucleus

7.

Which of the following correctly orders the organization in plants from least to most complex?

a)

Organisms -> Organ Systems -> Organs ->Tissues -> Cells

b)

Tissues -> Cells ->Organs -> Organisms -> Organ Systems

c)

Organs -> Tissues -> Organisms -> Cells -> Organ Systems

d)

Cells -> Tissues -> Organs -> Organ Systems -> Organisms

8.

Which of the following best describes the structural level of organs such as the liver?

a)

An organ is more complex than an organism, but less complex than an organ system

b)

An organ is more complex than a cell, but less complex than an organism

c)

An organ is more complex than a molecule, but less complex than a cell

d)

An organ is more complex than an organ system, but less complex than an organism

9.

Which diagram below represents one type of human tissue?

a)
b)
c)
d)
10.

What is the function of structure W in the cell?

a)

to store water, waste and nutrients

b)

to produce DNA

c)

to provide support to the cell

d)

to package materials in the cell

11.

The contractile vacuole of a paramecium function in a

similar way as what process in a multicellular organism?

a)

removing wastes

b)

Converting energy to useful form

c)

Taking in fluid

d)

Breaking down food

12.

Plants use energy from sunlight, water and carbon dioxide to produce sugar. Which structure is found only in plant cell and helps plants capture energy from sunlight?

a)

vacuole

b)

nucleus

c)

chloroplast

d)

cell membrane

13.

Based on the cell theory, these two organisms

a)

build cells from tissues

b)

have a most basic unit of structure called the cell

c)

make their own food because all cells make their own food

d)

both live in very moist environments because their cells are full of water.

14.

The hydra is a very small, simple animal that lives in water. Hydras reproduce asexually by budding, a process in which a bud breaks off an adult hydra and floats away. Which of the following best describes a hydra bud?

a)

A hydra bud contains genetic material from its two parents

b)

A hydra bud is genetically identical to the parent hydra.

c)

A hydra bud has different mutations than the parent hydra

d)

A hydra bud has half as much genetic material as the parent hydra.

15.

The diagram shows a one-celled organism called a Paramecium dividing into two new cells, which is an example of -

a)

sexual reproduction

b)

inheritance of traits from both parents

c)

asexual reproduction

d)

a response to light

16.

Students were asked to determine if the two slides are cells taken from plants or cells taken from animals. Which of the students’ explanations is most accurate?

a)

Student 1: Slides 1 and 2 are both animal cells because they both have a nucleus.

b)

Student 2: Slides 1 and 2 are both plant cells because

they both have cell membranes.

c)

Student 3: Slide 1 is an animal cell because it does not have a cell wall. Slide 2 is a plant cell because it does have a cell wall.

d)

Student 4: Slide 1 is a plant cell because it does not have

chloroplasts. Slide 2 is an animal cell because it does

have chloroplasts

17.

While observing a cell with a microscope, a student records the drawing shown above. Which of these best labels the cell parts shown in the drawing?

a)

X - cell membrane; Y- cytoplasm ; Z - nucleus

b)

X- cytoplasm; Y - nucleus; Z - cell membrane

c)

X- cytoplasm; Y - cell membrane ; Z - nucleus

d)

X- nucleus; Y cell membrane ; Z- cytoplasm

18.

Which sequence correctly shows the levels of organization for structure and function in a human?

a)

cell ->tissue ->organ ->organ system-> organism

b)

organ system →cell →tissue →organ-> organism

c)

tissue -> organ →organ system →cell-> organism

d)

cell →organ →tissue →organ system-> organism

19.

Dogs reproduce via sexual reproduction. Looking at the picture above, what evidence best supports this fact?

a)

That the resulting offspring are identical

b)

That there are several offspring

c)

That the resulting offspring are diverse

d)

That the offspring are the same species

20.

Heredity is best described as the

a)

storage of waste material produced by cell processes

b)

passage of genetic material from generation to generation

c)

communication of information between an organism’s cells

d)

production of energy for use in an organism’s cells.

21.

The diagram shows genetic materials within a cell. Genes determine if you have dimples, your eye color and even your ability to roll your tongue. What is the role of a gene in inheritance?

a)

The gene is a section of DNA that controls a trait that the organism inherits

b)

The gene contains the chromosome that show an organisms traits

c)

The gene gets messages from its cell about showing certain traits

d)

The gene has nerves that send messages to the brain controlling specific traits

22.

Some plants such as potatoes have the ability to reproduce through asexual reproduction. During asexual reproduction, new plants grow from leaves, roots, twigs and bulbs. When compared to the results of sexual reproduction, asexual reproduction would have

a)

Greater genetic variation from one generation to the next

b)

Less genetic variation from one generation to the next

c)

Greater diversity in their offspring

d)

Less characteristics in common with the parent

23.

In the family tree shown above, which horse is in the same generation as Paint?

a)

Fancy Lady

b)

Blazing Away

c)

Daredevil

d)

None of the above

24.

Paint has a black tip on his tail. This is an example of

a)

Asexual reproduction

b)

Heredity

c)

Choice

d)

Binary Fission

25.

Two unlabeled slides are viewed under a microscope. Slide A has cells with a visible nucleus, mitochondria, a cell membrane, a cell wall, and chloroplasts. Slide B has cells with a visible nucleus, mitochondria, and a cell membrane. How should these slides be labeled? ( Hint: it might help to draw each cell)

a)

Slide A – animal cells, Slide B – animal cells

b)

Slide A – animal cells, Slide B – plant cells

c)

Slide A – plant cells, Slide B – animal cells

d)

Slide A – plant cells, Slide B – plant cells

26.

On what structures are genes located?

a)

Chromosomes

b)

Lysosomes

c)

Vacuole

d)

Mitochondrion

27.

Both plant and animal cells need to produce energy for cellular functions. In both types of cell, this function is carried out by the

a)

cell membrane

b)

vacuole

c)

nucleus

d)

mitochondrion

28.

Which of the following BEST describes the purpose of the chromosomes in the nucleus of a cell?

a)

to protect the cell from microorganisms

b)

to transport nutrients into and out of the cell

c)

to release energy by breaking down food molecules

d)

to store the genetic instructions needed to specify traits

29.

How do the offspring of asexual reproduction differ from those of sexual reproduction?

a)

Cells produced through asexual reproduction are genetically identical to their parents

b)

Cells produced through asexual reproduction do not grow and divide.

c)

Cells produced through asexual reproduction do not possess genetic material.

d)

Cells produced through asexual reproduction have a unique set of genetic instructions unlike their parents.

30.

There are three parts to cell theory. Which is NOT one of those parts?

a)

All organisms are composed of one or more cells

b)

The cell is the basic unit of structure and organization in all organisms

c)

Cells spontaneously arise from carbon and nutrients carried in the bloodstream

d)

All cells come from preexisting cells

31.
Which of these is NOT part of cell theory?
a)
All living things are made up of cells
b)
Cells come only from other cells
c)
Cells are the smallest living unit of an organism
d)
All living things have blood cells
32.
What kind of cell is this?
a)
Prokaryotic Cell
b)
Eukaryotic Cell
c)
Plant Cell
d)
Bacteria Cell
33.
This organelle is found in eukaryotic cells. It contains the DNA and controls the functions.
a)
Vacuole
b)
Cytoplasm
c)
Cell membrane
d)
Nucleus
34.
This part is the jelly-like fluid that surrounds or cushions the organelles.
a)
Cytoplasm
b)
Cell membrane
c)
Ribosomes
d)
Cell wall
35.
This organelle regulates what goes in and out of the cell.
a)
Vacuole
b)
Mitochondria
c)
Cell membrane
d)
Cell wall
36.
This plant cell organelle contains the chlorophyll and is the site of photosynthesis (makes the food).
a)
Cell wall
b)
Large central vacuole
c)
Mitochondria
d)
Chloroplast
37.
This part gives plant cells a rigid structure.
a)
Cell wall
b)
Organelle
c)
Chloroplast
d)
Cytoplasm
38.
Both plant and animal cells have this organelle to store water (and sometimes food), but plants have a large ________.
a)
Ribosomes
b)
Vacuole
c)
Mitochondria
d)
Nucleus
39.
Which of the following statements is true about cells?
a)
All living things are made up of one or more cells.
b)
The cell is the basic unit of a living organism.
c)
Cells come from other cells.
d)
All the above.
40.
What is the function of the cytoplasm?
a)
Stores water and mineral ions
b)
It holds all the organelles in place
c)
a.Controls what enters and leaves the cell
d)
Supports the cell
41.
Organelle
a)
material inside the cell membrane- but not including the nucleus.
b)
single-celled microorganism that lacks a nucleus.
c)
organism whose cells contain nuclei
d)
specialized structure that performs important cellular functions within a eukaryotic cell. 
42.
What cell structure is letter F?
a)
cell wall
b)
cell membrane
c)
chloroplast
d)
nucleus
43.
breaks down food to release energy
a)
nucleus
b)
lysosomes
c)
mitochondria
d)
vacuole
44.
I am a large organelle in the plant cell that stores water. What am I?
a)
cytoplasm
b)
cell membrane
c)
vacuole
d)
lysosomes
45.
I am only found in a plant cell. I use radiant energy to make glucose through a process called photosynthesis. What am I?
a)
cell wall
b)
mitochondria
c)
cytoplasm
d)
chloroplast
46.
What is the name of the structure shown in the diagram?  It is also known as the "powerhouse" of the cell.
a)
Chloroplast
b)
Mitochondrion
c)
Nucleus
d)
Vacuole
47.
What is the function of the vacuole?
a)
Sac that stores water, nutrients, and waste products
b)
Sac filled with digestive chemicals
c)
Jelly-like substance within the plasma membrane
d)
stack of membranes that packages chemicals
48.
The building blocks of life; also referred to the smallest functioning unit of living organisms.
a)
Atom
b)
Organic compound
c)
Cell
d)
Carbohydrates
49.
Cell organelles that are responsible for digesting food, worn out organelles and other cellular wastes are called ___________________.
a)
Mitochondria
b)
Vacuoles
c)
Lysosomes
d)
Chlororplasts
50.
Heredity is the passing of traits from _____________________ to _____________________
a)
predators to prey
b)
water to rain
c)
parents to offspring
d)
fungi to protists
51.
Chromosomes are found in the ____________ of the cell
a)
Chloroplast
b)
Nucleus
c)
Cytoplasm
d)
Mitochondria
52.
How many parents in sexual reproduction?
a)
1
b)
4
c)
2
d)
3
53.
The passing of DNA from parents to offspring
a)
Generation
b)
Heredity
c)
Inheritance
d)
Traits
54.
What is a gene?
a)
An entire chromosome that  codes for a trait
b)
a piece of clothing
c)
a piece of a DNA on chromosome that codes for a trait
d)
Chemical messengers in your brain that code for a trait
55.
Which organelle is DNA usually found in?
a)
cell membrane
b)
vacuole
c)
chloroplast
d)
nucleus
56.
In asexual reproduction there is____ parent(s).
a)
two
b)
one
57.
The inherited traits of an organism are governed by
a)
leukocytes
b)
cytoplasm
c)
genes
d)
enzymes
58.

The plant in the diagram are new plants grown from parts of an adult plant. The new plants will have-

a)

Different genes than its parent plants

b)

Variations of plant traits

c)

Traits that are identical to the one parent plant

d)

A mixture of traits from both parent plants

59.

Binary Fission involves:

a)

Growth from existing plant parts.

b)

Dividing into two equal parts.

c)

Growth of small bud

d)

Development of offspring from parts.

60.

Pollination

a)

Asexual Reproduction

b)

Sexual Reproduction

61.
What is a gene?
a)
An entire chromosome that  codes for a trait
b)
a piece of clothing
c)
a piece of a DNA on chromosome that codes for a trait
d)
Chemical messengers in your brain that code for a trait
62.
Timothy is a fifth grade boy with brown hair. Neither of Timothy’s parents has brown hair. Which is the most likely reason Timothy has brown hair?
a)
Brown is Timothy’s favorite color.
b)
One of Timothy’s grandparents has brown hair.
c)
Timothy’s mother wanted him to have brown hair.
d)
Most of the boys in Timothy’s class have brown hair.
63.
Jonathan observes two birds on the beach. One bird has a long, narrow beak while the other bird has a short, thick beak. Which best explains why the two birds have different types of beaks?
a)
The birds have the same parents.
b)
The birds live in different environments.
c)
The birds are members of different species.
d)
The birds eat different food.
64.
A science class is observing a gerbil. The gerbil has brown fur. Which of these is the best explanation for the gerbil’s brown fur?
a)
The gerbil had a parent with brown fur
b)
The gerbil eats food that gives it a brown color.
c)
The gerbil has fur that changes color to blend in.
d)
The gerbil is exposed to large amounts of sunlight.
65.
What do these two organisms have in common?
a)
They reproduce sexually
b)
They reproduce asexually
c)
They reproducing using eggs and sperm
d)
They reproduce with two parents
66.
Which statement describes asexual and sexual reproduction?
a)
Asexual is one part of sexual reproduction.
b)
Sexual reproduction happens before asexual reproduction.
c)
Asexual needs one parent, and sexual needs two parents.
d)
Sexual only happens in animals, and asexual happens only in plants.
67.
What is an advantage of sexual reproduction over asexual reproduction?
a)
Sexual reproduction produces identical offspring.
b)
Sexual reproduction happens before asexual reproduction.
c)
Sexual reproduction generates a large number of offspring.
d)
Sexual reproduction causes genetic variation in offspring.
68.
Mr. Robinson's hairline is straight, and Mrs. Robinson has a widow's peak. Which sentence best explains why their son has a straight hairline?
a)
He brushes his hair the same way his father brushes his hair.
b)
He cuts his hair the same way his mother cuts her hair.
c)
He inherited his hairline from his parents.
d)
His hairline straightened as he grew older.
69.
The pictures below show two dogs. The instructions determining the color of their fur are found in their cell...
a)
cytoplasm
b)
membrane
c)
mitochondria
d)
chromosomes
70.
Which process creates genetically DIFFERENT offspring?
a)
sexual 
b)
asexual
71.
What are some of the facts about sexual reproduction?
a)
Takes two mates to reproduce and takes a longer time to reproduce
b)
Takes one mate to reproduce and takes a shorter amount of time to reproduce
c)
Takes two mates to reproduce and takes a shorter amount of time to reproduce
d)
Takes one mate to reproduce and takes a shorter amount of time to reproduce
72.
Creates the greatest diversity, & therefore the ability to survive changing environments is
a)
sexual reproduction
b)
asexual reproduction
c)
cloning
d)
fragmentation
73.
What is a disadvantage of asexual reproduction?
a)
New species of organisms cannot come into being.
b)
The offspring does not multiply rapidly.
c)
The offspring does not live for long.
d)
All of these
74.
Which of the following describes the main advantages of sexual reproduction? 
a)
requires lots of time/energy
b)
no new gene combos can arise 
c)
diversity
d)
looks identical to the parent
75.
Creates the greatest diversity, & therefore the ability to survive changing environments is
a)
sexual reproduction
b)
asexual reproduction
c)
cloning
d)
fragmentation
76.
If the environment changes for an Asexual offspring it will?
a)
Explode
b)
Create another offspring
c)
Fall in love
d)
Die
77.

What are some of the disadvantages of asexual reproduction?

a)

Organism can reproduce on its own

b)

Genetic information is identical to the parent

c)

Reproduction occurs rapidly

78.
Budding, Spore production, fragmentation, and binary fission are examples of...
a)
Asexual Reproduction
b)
Sexual Reproduction
79.

What is an advantage of sexual reproduction?

a)

smaller populations

b)

cannot adapt easily

c)

adapts easily to new environments

d)

requires no energy

80.

All of the following statements are disadvantages of sexual reproduction except ______.

a)

Takes much time to process reproduction

b)

Hard to find a mate

c)

Limited to some factors like fertilization cannot take place during pregnancy

d)

Selective breeding

81.
Genetic Variation allows species to adapt
a)
Sexual Reproduction
b)
Asexual Reproduction
82.
Requires Sex Cell
a)
Sexual Reprduction
b)
Asexual Reproduction
83.
Offspring are identical
a)
Sexual Reproduction
b)
Asexual Reproduction
84.

Offspring is genetically diverse

a)

sexual reproduction

b)

asexual reproduction

85.

Certain species of lizards have female individuals and no males. These organisms reproduce asexually. What is one disadvantage of sexual reproduction for these organisms.

a)

A new population can be established by a single individual in a relatively short period of time

b)

All members of the population are genetically very similar and less able to survive environmental changes.

c)

They are smaller than lizards that reproduce sexually

d)

They are more likely to develop a variety of tail lengths.

86.

According to the cell theory what is a similarity of all unicellular and multicellular organisms?

a)

Both can make their food.

b)

Beth have cells with cell walls

c)

Both carry out life processes.

d)

Both have tissues and organs

87.

A scientist observes that many plant cells capture the sun's energy and convert it into energy they can use to carry out their functions. She also observes that animal cells get their energy from carbohydrates contained in food. Which principle of the cell theory is supported by the scientist's observations?

a)

Cells have similar functions such as obtaining energy from outside sources to sustain life.

b)

Cells have nothing in common.

c)

Animal cells do not have any functions similar to that of plant cells.

d)

Plant cells need only sunlight energy to live.

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