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Pre-VCE Biology EXAM Revision

Total questions: 49

Worksheet time: 29mins

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Class
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1.

A eukaryotic cell is different to a prokaryotic cell because it has....

a)

a cell membrane

b)

a nucleus

c)

cytoplasm

d)

ribosomes

2.

An animal cell is an example of a

a)

prokaryotic cell

b)

eukaryotic cell

3.

A cell membrane is mostly

a)

phospholipids

b)

proteins

c)

sugars

d)

DNA

4.

Mitochondria are involved in

a)

cellular respiration

b)

photosynthesis

c)

controlling substance movement into cell

d)

cell division and replication

5.

The organelle shown is

a)

a nucleus

b)

mitochondria

c)

a vacuole

d)

a chloroplast

6.

Plant cells are different to animals cells because plant cells

a)

have ribosomes

b)

have a cell wall

c)

have cytoplasm

d)

have a nucleus

7.

Glycogen, starch and cellulose are all examples of

a)

proteins

b)

polysaccharides

c)

monosaccharides

d)

nucleic acids

8.

In a eukaryotic cell the nucleus

a)

breaks down glucose for energy

b)

transforms light energy into chemical energy

c)

controls all cell activity

d)

controls movement of substances into and out of the cell

9.

A ribosome

a)

is found on smooth but not rough endoplasmic reticulum

b)

is only found in plant cells

c)

produces protein

d)

absorbs sunlight

10.

As something gets bigger its

a)

SA:V increases

b)

SA:V stays the same

c)

SA:V decreases

d)

SA gets smaller

11.

Identify the optimal temperature for an enzyme using the graph

a)

10 degrees

b)

20 degrees

c)

30 degrees

d)

40 degrees

12.

What is the name for the area on an enzyme that binds a substrate?

a)

active site

b)

activity site

c)

bind zone

d)

action centre

13.

Name the enzyme in this reaction

a)

lipids

b)

fatty acids

c)

glycerol

d)

lipase

14.

Diffusion is

a)

the movement of substances from an area of low to high concentration along a concentration gradient

b)

the movement of substances from an area of high to low concentration along a concentration gradient

c)

the movement of substances from an area of low to high concentration against a concentration gradient

d)

the movement of substances from an area of high to low concentration against a concentration gradient

15.

Osmosis is

a)

the movement of water across a semi-permeable membrane from low to high solute concentration

b)

the movement of any substance across a semi-permeable membrane from low to high solute concentration

c)

the movement of water across a semi-permeable membrane from high to low solute concentration

d)

the movement of water across a semi-permeable membrane from low to high water concentration

16.

If an animal cell is placed in a hypertonic solution it will

a)

swell up and burst

b)

shrivel

c)

stay the same

d)

not enough information to answer

17.

If a plant cell is placed in an isotonic solution

a)

There is no water movement into or out of the cell

b)

There is a net movement of water into the cell

c)

There is a net movement of water out of the cell

d)

There is no net movement of water into or out of the cell

18.

Active transport

a)

occurs along a concentration gradient and does not require energy

b)

occurs along a concentration gradient and does require energy

c)

occurs against a concentration gradient and does not require energy

d)

occurs against a concentration gradient and does require energy

19.

Facilitated diffusion is different to simple diffusion because

a)

Facilitated uses energy, simple does not

b)

Facilitated requires transport proteins, simple does not

c)

Simple uses energy, facilitated does not

d)

Simple requires transport proteins, facilitated does not

20.

The correct word equation for aerobic cellular respiration is

a)

water + glucose --> oxygen + carbon dioxide + ATP

b)

glucose + carbon dioxide --> water + oxygen + ATP

c)

water + carbon dioxide --> glucose + oxygen + ATP

d)

glucose + oxygen ---> water + carbon dioxide + ATP

21.

Anaerobic respiration in humans

a)

happens all the time

b)

happens when there is insufficient glucose

c)

happens when there is insufficient oxygen

d)

never happens

22.

Anaerobic respiration in plants

a)

produces lactic acid + ATP

b)

produces water + carbon dioxide + ATP

c)

produces ethanol + lactic acid + ATP

d)

produces ethanol + carbon dioxide + ATP

23.

Living organisms need to undergo cellular respiration

a)

when they are hungry

b)

all the time

c)

during daylight

d)

during night

24.

Photosynthesis occurs

a)

all the time

b)

when light is available (daylight)

c)

when light is unavailable (night)

d)

only if oxygen is unavailable

25.

Comparing ATP yield:

a)

Aerobic respiration makes 2 ATP and anaerobic makes 36/38 ATP

b)

Aerobic respiration makes 36/38 ATP and anaerobic makes 2 ATP

c)

Aerobic and anaerobic respiration both make 2 ATP

26.

Name the reactants in photosynthesis

a)

Glucose + Oxygen + Water

b)

Carbon Dioxide + Glucose

c)

Carbon Dioxide + Water + Sunlight

d)

Carbon Dioxide + Water

27.

The correct relationship shown in the following graph is:

a)

When the temperature increases the rate of photosynthesis also increases until reaching an optimal temperature, when it begins to decrease

b)

When the rate of photosynthesis increases, the temperature will increase

c)

When the temperature decreases the rate of photosynthesis increases

d)

There is no relationship between rate of photosynthesis and temperature

28.

What is the definition for homeostasis?

a)

Maintain an unstable internal environment despite changes in external conditions

b)

Maintain a stable external environment despite changes in internal conditions

c)

Maintain a stable internal environment despite changes in external conditions

d)

Keeping internal conditions at the exact same state

29.

What is a behavioural response to body temperature rising above 37 degrees?

a)

Increased sweating

b)

Remove layers (decrease insulation)

c)

Decrease cell metabolism

d)

Decrease surface area (huddle)

30.

Is shivering an autonomic or behavioural response?

a)

Autonomic

b)

Behavioural

31.

What is a behavioural response to a decrease in body temperature?

a)

Add extra layers of clothing (increase insulation)

b)

Increased cell metabolism

c)

Shivering

d)

Remove clothing (reduce insulation)

32.

If you have a drop in your blood glucose levels, what hormone will be released?

a)

Insulin

b)

Glucogen

c)

Glucagon

d)

Pancreas

33.

Where are the sensor cells that detect a change in blood glucose levels?

a)

In the kidneys

b)

In the heart

c)

In the pancreas

d)

In the muscles

34.

What organ coordinates the response in blood glucose regulation?

a)

The heart

b)

The pancreas

c)

The brain

d)

The lungs

35.

What response does a release of insulin cause in blood glucose regulation?

a)

Increased glycogen breakdown and glucose release from cells

b)

Increased glycogen synthesis and glucose uptake by cells

c)

Increased rate of digestion

d)

Increased appetite

36.

DNA replication takes place during:

a)

Interphase

b)

Metaphase

c)

Prophase

d)

Anaphase

37.

At the beginning of mitosis a human cell will have

a)

46 chromosomes - 46 chromatids

b)

46 chromosomes - 92 chromatids

c)

23 chromosomes - 46 chromatids

d)

23 chromosomes - 23 chromatids

38.

When two heterozygotes are crossed together, the following phenotypic ratio is expected in the offspring:

a)

1 dominant : 3 recessive

b)

1 dominant : 1 recessive

c)

2 dominant : 1 recessive

d)

3 dominant : 1 recessive

39.

Polydactyly (extra digits) is a dominant trait often caused by a gene found on chromosome 7. If an affected mother and unaffected father have an unaffected child, what is the mother's genotype?

a)

Homozygous dominant

b)

Homozygous recessive

c)

Heterozygous

d)

It cannot be determined

40.

Which of the following describes evidence for an autosomal recessive trait?

a)

Affected individuals all have at least one affected parent

b)

All affected mothers only pass the trait onto sons

c)

All affected fathers only pass the trait onto daughters

d)

There are affected individuals in the pedigree who have no affected parents

41.

A woman discovers a Y-linked trait runs in her extended family. Her father has the trait. Should she be worried?

a)

Yes, she will have received the affected chromosome from her father

b)

No, she will not have received the affected chromosome from her father

c)

Unsure, she will need to undergo genetic testing to determine if she carries the affected chromosome

42.

Spindle fibres attach to centromeres. Chromosomes line up at the middle of a cell. Which mitotic phase is this?

a)

Prophase

b)

Metaphase

c)

Telophase

d)

Anaphase

43.

A student labels a diagram as meiosis. It shows that two genetically identical cells have been produced. Are they correct?

a)

Yes - meiosis produces two identical cells so genes can be passed down to offspring accurately

b)

No - the diagram is of mitosis, where two identical daughter cells are produced for repair, growth and development of the organism

c)

It cannot be determined from the information given.

44.

Dwarfism is a dominant trait. D = dwarf, d= non-dwarf.

A homozygous dominant dwarf mother and non-dwarf father have children. What is the correct expected genotypic ratio?

a)

1 DD: 2 Dd : 1 dd

b)

2DD: 2 Dd

c)

100% Dd

d)

3Dd: 1 dd

45.

Species A and B live in an ecosystem. Species A reproduces asexually and Species reproduces sexually. Which of the following is true?

a)

Species A will have higher genetic diversity than species B

b)

Species A will have greater evolutionary potential than species B

c)

Species B will produce genetically unique offspring

d)

Species B will be produce offspring that have the same susceptibility to diseases and pests

46.

A researcher experiments to determine the effect that temperature has on rate of cellular respiration in yeast. The experiment is conducted for 30 minutes, with yeast placed in five test-tubes kept at five different temperatures. What is the independent variable in this experiment?

a)

Rate of cellular respiration

b)

Temperature

c)

Time - 30 minutes

d)

Number of yeast cells present

47.

When geneticists are performing a cross, what is the name given to the generation following P?

a)

F1

b)

P2

c)

G1

d)

F2

48.

A karyotype is created and the individual tested found to be 47,XX + 18. Which statement is correct?

a)

The person is male and has no abnormalities

b)

The person is female and has no abnormalities

c)

The person is male and has an extra chromosome 18

d)

The person is female and has an extra chromosome 18

49.

A plant produces seeds that contain 8 chromosomes. What is the plants diploid number?

a)

8

b)

4

c)

16

d)

32