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26 Day 3 STAAR Rev (Pro/Eu/Virus, Cell cycle, Cancer, Cell Diff

Total questions: 27

Worksheet time: 39mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Part of the cell cycle is shown in this simplified model. This part of the cell cycle is best described as the process that -

a)

duplicates the DNA

b)

completes cell division

c)

maintains genetic homeostasis

d)

synthesizes new molecules

2.

The diagram shows cells in different phases of mitosis. A student is trying to find a cell in a particular phase of mitosis. The student is looking for evidence that spindle fibers are separating the chromosomes to ensure that each new nucleus has one copy of each chromosome. Which cell is in the phase of mitosis that the student is searching for?

a)

Cell 1

b)

Cell 2

c)

Cell 3

d)

Cell 4

3.

Oncogenes are mutated forms of genes. Oncogenes can transform a cell into a tumor cell. Some tumor cells are benign, while others are malignant. How does the presence of an oncogene lead to the formation of a tumor?

a)

ATP production is inhibitied.

b)

Cell division is unregulated.

c)

Somatic cell growth is inhibited.

d)

Antibody activity is unregulated.

4.

A student groups different types of cells as shown. Which table headings should the student use for the two groups?

a)
b)
c)
d)
5.

Viruses can be transmitted through air, water, food, insect bites, and direct skin contact. Once a virus gains entry to the body, it invades a host cell in order to -

a)

deactivate the host cell's defenses

b)

synthesize antibodies for defense

c)

metabolize host proteins and gro

d)

access cellular processes for replication

6.

The model represents the change in the DNA content of a cell during the cell cycle? Which part of the model represents the S phase?

a)

I

b)

II

c)

III

d)

IV

7.

A student builds a model of DNA strand. Which of these models of a DNA strand shows bases that are complementary to the ones on the student's DNA model?

a)
b)
c)
d)
8.

A singe-celled organism can be classified as a prokaryote based on the absence of -

a)

a cell membrane

b)

ribosomes

c)

chromosomes

d)

a nucleus

9.

Which statement accurately compares eukaryotic cells and prokaryotic cells?

a)

Eukaryotic cells are more complex than prokaryotic cells.

b)

Eukaryotic cells replicate faster than prokaryotic cells.

c)

Only prokaryotic cells have membrane-bound organelles.

d)

Only prokarytoic cells lack outer membranes and cell walls.

10.

A table complaring the characteristics of four samples is shown. Which sample most likely contains viruses?

a)

Sample 1

b)

Sample 2

c)

Sample 3

d)

Sample 4

11.

The diagram represents the movement of three different substances across a cell membrane. Moving which of these substances across the cell membrane requires energy from ATP?

a)

2 only

b)

3 only

c)

1 and 2

d)

1 and 3

12.

A student observed a human cheek cell under a light microscope and made these observations in the picture. Which phase of the cell cycle is this student MOST LIKELY observing?

a)

Prophase

b)

Metaphase

c)

Telophase

d)

Interphase

13.

An unspecialized cells mature, what controls their development into a specific cell type?

a)

The rate at which the cells grow

b)

The genes expressed within the cells

c)

The nutrients available to the cells

d)

The age of the neighboring cells

14.

Which of these properties is found only in cancer cells?

a)

unregulated cell division

b)

Regulated gene expression

c)

Response Response to signals outside of the cell

d)

Presence of mitochondria

15.

Both cells and viruses have genetic material in the form of what?

a)

Nucleic Acid (DNA & RNA)

b)

Carbohydrates

c)

Lipids

d)

Protein

16.

Abigail is studying about viruses in her biology class. She learns that a virus cannot produce its own energy. What provides direct energy for the virus?

a)

food

b)

its host

c)

the sun

d)

a parasite

17.

Liam, Benjamin, and Arjun are planning a trip to a country where a certain viral disease is prevalent. What should they take to PREVENT getting infected by the disease?

a)

Vaccine

b)

Neosporin

c)

Hydrogen Peroxide

18.

Materials are provided to students to build models of a prokaryotic cell, a eukaryotic cell, and a virus. The material and the structures they represent are listed in the table shown. Which materials would be used in all three models?

a)

Yellow paper oval

b)

Gray paper hexagon

c)

Blue yarn

d)

Purple buttons

19.

In 1898 Friedrich Loeffler and Paul Frosch found evidence that the cause of the highly contagious hoof-and-mouth disease in livestock was a microscopic infectious particle. It was discovered that this particle requires a host cell to reproduce. Which pathogen is most likely responsible for causing hoof-and-mouth disease in livestock?

a)

A bacterium, because it is contagious.

b)

A fungus, because it infects livestock

c)

A protists, because it is microscopic

d)

A virus, because it requires a host cell to reproduce

20.

Why do viruses have projections on the outside?

a)

To send signals to other viruses.

b)

To maintain their structure.

c)

To attach to the host cell.

d)

To reproduce.

21.

Which sequence of DNA bases would pair with this template strand
ATG TGA CAG

a)
ATG TGA CAG
b)
TAC ACT GTC
c)
GTA AGT GAC
d)
CAT TCA CTG
22.
Why is it crucial that living things are able to replicate their DNA?
a)
Each cell must have its own DNA
b)
Less copies of DNA are needed when a new cell is created
c)
A cell needs multiple copies of DNA
d)
Only muscle cells need DNA 
23.
Stem cells are
a)
cells that grow uncontrollably
b)
undifferentiated and can be any type of cell
c)
never go through cell division
d)
only found in embryos
24.
Which best explains why muscle cells are different from blood cells?
a)
Muscle cells are produced by the brain, but blood cells are produced by the heart. 
b)
Different genes are activated in muscle cells than in blood cells. 
c)
Muscles cells experience different environmental influences than blood cells. 
d)
A mutation occurs during the development of muscle cells but not in blood cells. 
25.

Cancer is defined as the

a)

uncontrolled division of mutated cells

b)

normal division of cells

c)

normal DNA replication

d)

abnormal ATP synthesis

26.

Place the following labels on their corresponding descriptors.

27.
Question Image

Match the following characteristics that belong to Eukaryotes, Prokaryotes, or BOTH!

a)

- No nucleus

- No membrane-bound organelles

- DNA in the cytoplasm

- Single Celled

1.

Prokaryote

b)

- Nucleus

- Membrane bound organelles

- DNA in the nucleus

- Single & Multi celled

2.

Eukaryote

c)

- Ribosomes

- DNA

- Cell Division

- Plasma Membrane

3.

Prokaryote and Eukaryote