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Biology Final Review - No Pictures

Total questions: 60

Worksheet time: 1hrs 26mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the function of ribosomes?

a)

to bond amino acids together to form proteins

b)

to break down biological polymers

c)

to modify lipids

d)

to contain

DNA

2.

What type of cell has a nucleus and membrane bound organelles?

a)

eukaryotic

b)

prokaryotic

3.

In natural selection, the selective agent is the

a)

humans

b)

mutations

c)

breeders

d)

environment

4.

All rabbits living in a particular area would be an example of a(n)

a)

population

b)

species

c)

fossil

d)

individual organism

5.

Two organisms that are closely related would have

a)

very similar DNA sequence

b)

exactly the same DNA sequences

c)

no proteins in common

d)

completely different DNA sequence

6.

Genetic variation can arise from a random change in the DNA of a gene. The change is called a(n)

a)

mutation

b)

gene flow

c)

gene pool

d)

allele

7.

Two species are in different environments and look very similar. However, that are not closely related (analogous). Their resemblance is most likely an example of.

a)

sexual selection

b)

temporal isolation

c)

convergent evolution

d)

divergent evolution

8.
Glycolysis results in the net gain of:
a)
2 ATP
b)
4 ATP
c)
4 NADH
d)
2 Acetyl CoA
9.
Which shows the correct complementary base pairing for DNA?
a)
C-A, T-G
b)
A-G, C-T
c)
C-G, U-A
d)
T-A, G-C
10.

DNA makes an exact copy of itself in a process called ________________________________?

a)

translation

b)

replication

c)

translation

d)

division

11.

What determines the code, or information, of a DNA molecule?

a)

the shape (structure) of the nitrogen bases

b)

the order (sequence) of the nitrogen bases

c)

the color of the nitrogen bases

d)

the frequency (number) of nitrogen bases

12.

Which 2 molecules forms the sides (backbone) of the DNA ladder?

a)

deoxyribose and adenine

b)

deoxyribose and a hydrogen bond

c)

sugar and the nucleus

d)

deoxyribose (sugar) and phosphate

13.
What is the phenotype of the offspring? (A-Brown hair; a-blond hair) 
a)
50 % Brown Hair and 50% Blond Hair 
b)
25 % Brown Hair and 75% Blond Hair 
c)
75 % Brown Hair and 25% Blond Hair 
d)
0% Brown Hair and 100% Blond Hair 
14.
What is the product of transcription?
a)
DNA
b)
mRNA
c)
tRNA
d)
proteins
15.

What is the central dogma of molecular biology?

a)

RNA-protein-DNA

b)

RNA-DNA-protein

c)

DNA-protein-RNA

d)

DNA-RNA-protein

16.

Which phase of which process does this picture show?

a)

Transcription

b)

Translation

c)

Replication

17.

What is the relationship between a protein, the cell, and DNA?

a)

DNA is produced by protein which is produced in the cell

b)

Protein is composed of DNA which is produced in the cell

c)

DNA makes RNA which produces protein in the cell

d)

A cell is composed of DNA and protein

18.

Complex cell. Can be plant or animal. Contains membrane bound organelles.

a)

Eukaryotic Cell

b)

Prokaryotic Cell

c)

Bacteria

d)

Blood cell

19.

What organelle is called the "powerhouse" of a cell?

a)

Endoplasmic Reticulum

b)

Nucleus

c)

Mitochondria

d)

Nucleolus

20.

The ability of bacteria to survive and become "stronger" even after antibiotic treatment is called

a)

cellular respiration

b)

endospore formation

c)

electrical resistance

d)

antibiotic resistance

21.

Sexual reproduction is....

a)

Two parents, offspring not identical to parent

b)

two parents, offspring identical to parent

c)

One parent, offspring identical to parent

22.

Asexual reproduction is....

a)

two parents, offspring identical to parent

b)

one parent, offspring identical to parent

c)

one parent, offspring different from parent

23.

Bacteria and Archaebacteria are both prokaryotes. How do they differ to each other?

a)

Bacteria inhabit extreme environment while Archaebacteria inhabit diverse environment.

b)

Bacteria inhabit diverse environment while Archaebacteria inhabit extreme environment.

c)

Both inhabit diverse environment.

d)

Both inhabit extreme environment.

24.

Which type of macromolecule gives you quick energy?

a)

protein

b)

carbohydrate

c)

lipid

d)

nucleic acid

25.

Which type of organism is most likely to develop biological resistance the fastest?

a)

Those that reproduce quickly

b)

Those that reproduce very slowly

c)

The biggest organisms

d)

The smartest organisms

26.
Which of the following conclusions can be drawn from this graph?
a)
The optimum pH of the enzyme is 6.6.
b)
The optimum pH of the enzyme is 5.8
c)
The enzyme’s activity increases as pH increases 5.0 to 9.0
d)
The enzyme’s activity is greater around pH of 8.0 .
27.

The graph shows how the activity of an enzyme changes over a range of pH values. Which of the following conclusions can be drawn from this graph?

a)

pepsin works best in the stomach at a pH near 2

b)

salivary amylase works best in the mouth at a pH of 9

28.

What is the main function of protein?

a)

For growth, repair, and function of body cells

b)

Acts as an energy giving nutrient

c)

To keep the body warm

d)

Protect internal organs

29.

Which two organisms in the chart below have chromosomes that are most similar in genetic composition?

a)

humans and orangutans

b)

chimpanzees and humans

30.

Which domain is capable of living in extreme environments like hot springs, geysers, or very salty waters?

a)

Bacteria

b)

Archaea

c)

Eukarya

d)

Protista

31.
True or False: All cells have DNA.
a)
True
b)
False
32.
Who is the closest relative to the birds?
a)
crocodiles
b)
sharks
c)
fish
d)
amphibians
33.

What is the best explanation for the continual changes in the classification system of organisms?

a)

All organisms struggle for existence and become extinct.

b)

All organisms compete to be at the top of the food chain.

c)

Technological advances like DNA sequencing have allowed scientists to better compare organisms.

d)

More species have been discovered, but scientists have not analyzed all the data.

34.

What is the most accurate way to determine the classification of an organism?

a)

Compare DNA sequences

b)

Examine what the organism eats

c)

Compare fur patterns

d)

Examine migration trends

35.

Because energy flows from organism to organism and is used for metabolism or is converted to heat the next organism in the chain only receives 10% of the energy from the previous level. Therefore, energy ___________.

a)

increases as it flows through an ecosystem

b)

decreases as it flows through an ecosystem

c)

never changes as it flows through an ecosystem

d)

causes explosions as it flows through an ecosystem

36.

If you cross a red poinsettia with a white poinsettia, only red and white variegated poinsettias would be produced. What kind of inheritance pattern does this follow?

a)

Incomplete Dominance

b)

Co-Dominance

c)

Polygenic Trait

d)

Blocked Trait

37.

AA and Aa always show up as

a)

dominant traits

b)

recessive traits

38.

What occurs during 'crossing over'?

a)

Chromosomes split

b)

Chromosomes form

c)

Chromosome pieces switch

d)

Chromosomes duplicate

39.

When comparing the offspring of sexually and asexually reproducing organisms, we would expect the genetic material (DNA) of the sexually reproducing organism to -

a)

contain fewer mutations

b)

be lesser in quantity

c)

be simpler overall

d)

show more genetic variation

40.

Mitosis is useful for the creation of new cells which is important for all of the following EXCEPT

a)

organism growth.

b)

repair of damage.

c)

replacement of worn out cells.

d)

generation of gametes, also known as sex cells.

41.

Which of these correctly distinguishes mitosis from meiosis?(DOK3)

a)

Mitosis occurs in sex cells and meiosis occurs in somatic cells.

b)

Crossing over takes place in mitosis and not in meiosis.

c)

Meiosis produces four unique haploid sex cells; mitosis produces two diploid identical body cells.

d)

Mitosis occurs only in animals; meiosis occurs only in plants.

42.

What point mutation adds one base?

a)

Substitution

b)

Deletion

c)

Insertion

43.

What point mutation removes one base?

a)

Deletion

b)

Insertion

c)

Substitution

44.

What are three types of mutations?

a)

Insertion, Deletion, Subsitution

b)

Deletion, Transgression,

c)

Function, Interruption, Insertion

d)

Multiplication, Invasion, Substitution

45.

Which characteristic of bacteria allows them to develop antibiotic resistance more rapidly than other organisms?

a)

they reproduce very quickly

b)

they reproduce asexually

c)

they are single celled

d)

there are no genetic mutations

46.

Why do doctors suggest people get a flu vaccine every year?

a)

Flu viruses replicate more rapidly over time

b)

Flu viruses can mutate from year to year

c)

Vaccines are absorbed by the body after a year

d)

Vaccines get stronger over time

47.

Osmosis is the movement of _____ across a membrane.

a)

food

b)

energy

c)

oxygen

d)

water

48.
this image is an example of
a)
codominance
b)
dominance
c)
incomplete dominance
49.

A recessive trait ______________________.

a)

can skip a generation if both parents carry the gene (heterozygous) but neither one shows that trait

b)

always shows in the offspring if they are heterozygous

c)

never shows in the offspring

d)

None of the above.

50.

If glaciers melt, _______________

a)

sea levels will rise and flooding could occur.

b)

levels of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere will decrease.

c)

polar bear populations will increase.

d)

ocean salinity will increase.

51.

Why are protista no longer considered a separate kingdom?

a)

Because they are too tiny and they should be called viruses

b)

Because they are prokaryotic and they are actually bacteria

c)

Because they all have chloroplasts so they are actually plants

d)

Because they are so diverse that they should be divided into plants, animals, and fungi

52.

What is Chlorophyll?

a)

the main ingredient in chlorine bleach that whitens clothes

b)

the chemical that you put in a swimming pool to kill germs

c)

a pigment in plants that absorbs sunlight and aids in photosynthesis

d)

the catalyst in mitochondria that fuels cellular respiration

53.

One possible path that shows the flow of energy in an ecosystem is called ______.

a)

a food chain

b)

a food web

c)

a Venn diagram

d)

a food processor

54.

An organism's _________ is defined as the environment in which it lives.

a)

habitat

b)

niche

c)

social structure

d)

ecosystem

55.

Which of the following is the correct order in a food chain?

a)

Sun --> producers --> carnivores --> scavengers --> herbivores

b)

Sun --> producers --> scavengers --> carnivores

c)

Sun --> consumers --> predators --> producers --> hosts

d)

Sun --> producers --> herbivores --> carnivores --> scavengers

56.

__________ is the role an organism plays in the environment.

a)

Habitat

b)

Niche

57.

Primary succession begins with ____________.

a)

Frozen soil

b)

Bare rock, concrete, or cooled volcanic lava

c)

Untouched forest

d)

flooded land

58.
Identify the cycle pictured.
a)
The Water cycle
b)
The Carbon cycle
c)
The Nitrogen cycle
d)
The Phosphorus cycle
59.
Identify the cycle pictured.
a)
The Water cycle
b)
The Carbon cycle
c)
The Nitrogen cycle
d)
The Phosphorus cycle
60.

If scientists found the fossils of many sharks buried deep in the earth in many different parts of Hall County, this would indicate:

a)

That the sharks evolved to walk on land and live in the temperate deciduous forest

b)

That this area of North Georgia was once covered by ocean

c)

That local restaurants served shark steaks and buried the bones

d)

that Lake Lanier is actually a salt water sea