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AP Bio Unit 5

Total questions: 19

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Live bacteria can be transformed using dead bacteria

a)

True

b)

False

2.

What is transformation (with regard to bacteria)?

a)

The bacteria mutates

b)

A plasmid from one bacterium becomes incorporated into another

c)

The bacterium puts on it's cape and becomes a superhero

d)

The bacterium recieves enzymes from another bacterium.

3.

The most primitive species is the one that has

a)

The most number of derived traits

b)

The least number of derived traits

c)

The most complexity

d)

The longest life expectancy

4.

Genetic variation can increase as a result of which of the following processes (select all that apply)

a)

Crossing over

b)

Conjugation

c)

Fertilization

d)

Binary fission

5.

When sperm from one species are unable to fertilize eggs of another, this is called...

a)

Gamete incompatibility

b)

Temporal isolation

c)

Mechanical Isolation

d)

Reduced hybrid viability

6.

A prezygotic barrier based on species breeding at different times is called...

a)

Gamete incompatibility

b)

Temporal isolation

c)

Mechanical Isolation

d)

Reduced hybrid viability

7.

When the genitalia of the males and females may have different sizes, shapes, or locations, this is called...

a)

Gamete incompatibility

b)

Temporal isolation

c)

Mechanical Isolation

d)

Reduced hybrid viability

8.

Having lower survival potential because of incompatible genetics is called...

a)

Gamete incompatibility

b)

Temporal isolation

c)

Mechanical Isolation

d)

Reduced hybrid viability

9.

Having lower reproductive potential because of incompatible genetics is called...

a)

Gamete incompatibility

b)

Reduced hybrid viability

c)

Mechanical Isolation

d)

Not this one.

10.

What feature is shared with reptiles, birds, and mammals have?

a)

Bipedal locomotion

b)

Feathers

c)

Amnion (membrane containing amniotic fluid)

d)

Hair

11.

What happens to muscle cells if they lack oxygen?

a)

Lactic acid fermentation causes a build up in lactic acid

b)

They die immediately

c)

They spasm

d)

They reduce the oxidation of fatty acids

12.

If Lemurs see a predator, they warn the other Lemurs by loudly shouting in their Lemur language "Look! Something that wants to eat us!" (*loose translation). By yelling this, they draw attention to themselves and the predator kills them first. Why wouldn't they just stay quiet and save themselves?

a)

They are idiots

b)

By warning others, their family (and genes) have a better chance of survival

c)

They are not afraid of the predator

d)

They have a cunning plan that does not involve dying.

13.

Bacteria are different from Eukaryotes because

a)

Bacteria have ribosomes

b)

Bacteria have a cell wall

c)

Bacteria do not have a nuclear membrane

d)

Bacteria can make ATP

14.

Which of the following statements provides support form Eukaryotes and Prokaryotes sharing a common ancestor?

a)

The citric acid cycle occurs in mitochondria and photosynthesis occurs in chloroplasts

b)

Glycolysis occurs in both prokaryotes and eukaryotes

c)

Introns are present in eukaryotic DNA but not prokaryotic DNA

d)

Genetic variation arises from errors in DNA replication

15.

Which of the following could provide support for a bird and a lizard sharing a common ancestor

a)

Similarities in nesting behavior

b)

Similarities in when the first fossils were found

c)

Similarities in skull structure that are uncommon

d)

Sharing the same habitat

16.

DNA evidence can further inform cladograms by providing information on

a)

vestigial structures

b)

how closely related two species are

c)

what the common ancestor looked like

d)

what mutations will occur in the species in future

17.

What is the best explanation for why mitochondria have their own DNA?

a)

It is required for ATP synthesis

b)

The endosymbiont theory

c)

Mitochondria store additional DNA from the nucleus

d)

Mitochondria are needed for cellular respiration

18.

What trophic level would be immediately affected if bacteria and fungi suddenly vanished?

a)

Producers

b)

Primary Consumers

c)

Secondary consumers

d)

Tertiary consumers

19.

I understand that I will be expected to read graphs for the exam

a)

Yes, and I will practice

b)

Yes. It's probably fine

c)

Yes, but I've never been good with graphs

d)

What is a graph?