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Unit 2 Marathon Runner Review

Total questions: 64

Worksheet time: 2hrs 37mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Homeostasis

a)

allows for a wildly fluctuating internal environment

b)

is a myth

c)

is the maintenance of a relatively stable internal environment through negative feedback

d)

is the maintenance of a relatively stable external environment through positive feedback

2.

Why does pulse rate increase during exercise?

a)

Oxygen and carbon dioxide must be removed from the body ASAP

b)

Gas exchange must happen more quickly than when a person is at rest

c)

Oxygen must be moved to the lungs and carbon dioxide must be moved to cells more quickly

d)

Carbon dioxide must be moved to the kidneys to be excreted

3.

If a person's blood cells shrivel (shrink) their blood is likely ____ in comparison to the cell.

a)

isotonic

b)

hypotonic

c)

hypertonic

4.
Rapid growth during puberty causes your body to release more and more growth hormones. As you grow, more and more growth hormones are released until puberty is reached, and then the hormones stop.
a)
Positive Feedback Response
b)
Negative Feedback Loop 
5.

If the calcium in your blood decreases below homeostasis levels, a gland in the brain will sense the decrease and send a chemical message to your bones. Your bones will release calcium into the blood, bringing blood calcium levels back up. This is an example of what type of feedback?

a)

Positive Feedback Response

b)

Negative Feedback Loop

6.

The illustration shows the tiny structure that makes up the lungs of the respiratory system. Each lung contains millions of these structures. What is the structure and its function?

a)

bronchi, which allow movement

b)

stomach, which allows digestion of food

c)

alveoli, which exchange oxygen and carbon dioxide through simple diffusion

d)

hypothalamus, which processes sensory information

7.

The graph shows how pulse rate changes with exercise.Which of the following best explains how body systems worked together to create the results shown on the graph?

a)

As the body is able to exercise using the musculoskeletal system, the circulatory system pumps more blood and oxygen throughout the body. The respiratory system takes in more oxygen from the environment and releases carbon dioxide.

b)

As the body breaks down food using the digestive system, the nervous system communicates that the body needs to prevent weight gain by exercising using the musculoskeletal system.

c)

As the body uses its excretory system to eliminate wastes, the digestive system takes in more nutrients used by the endocrine system for growth and development.

d)

As the body’s nervous and endocrine systems are stimulated by exercise, the body’s circulatory system is less able to regulate body temperature.

8.

The systems of the human body work together to maintain homeostasis. Which of the following statements describes how the human body maintains homeostasis within the circulatory system?

a)

The kidneys collect and store the urine which is then released into the blood stream.

b)

Blood vessels expand to help the body shed heat and sweat is released through the skin to maintain a constant body temperature.

c)

The lungs remove oxygen from red blood cells and allow carbon dioxide into the red blood cells.

d)

Veins and arteries supply all parts of the body with nutrient-poor blood and remove the nutrient-rich blood.

9.
Research question: does the distance a person kicks a soccer ball effect how well they will do on their math test.  What is the dependent variable?
a)
How far they kick the soccer ball
b)
who the person is
c)
how well they do on the math test
d)
Type of soccer ball.
10.
Mr. McNiece wanted to see how different types of music affected students' pulse rates. She played different types of music: heavy metal, rap, R&B, alternative, pop, country, and classical music. Identify the independent variable.
a)
classical music resulted in the highest pulse rate
b)
high pulse rate
c)
pulse rate
d)
types of music
11.

An experiment for a new asthma medication was set up. A group of people are given the medication and they record how many asthma attacks they have each day. What is an example of a negative control group for this experiment?

a)

Giving each person a different amount of medicine.

b)

Giving each person a log to keep it in.

c)

Making sure the people all take the pill at the same time of day.

d)

Giving some people a sugar pill instead of the medicine.

12.

An experiment for a new asthma medication was set up. A group of people are given the medication and they record how many asthma attacks they have each day. What is the null hypothesis?

a)

Nobody has asthma.

b)

There is no medication available.

c)

There is no relationship between the medication and asthma attacks.

d)

The number of asthma attacks will decrease with the use of the medication.

13.
What are the reactants of cellular respiration?
a)
glucose & carbon dioxide
b)
glucose & oxygen
c)
water & oxygen
d)
water & carbon dioxide
14.
What is the correct equation for cellular respiration?
a)
6O2 + C6H12O6 -> 6CO2 + 6H2O + Energy
b)
6O2 + C6H12O6 + Energy -> 6CO2 + 6H2O
c)
6CO2 + 6H2O -> 6O2 + C6H12O6 + Energy
d)
6CO2 + 6H2O + Energy -> 6O2 + C6H12O6
15.
If oxygen is not present what process will occur in yeast cells?
a)
Alcoholic fermentation
b)
Respiration
c)
Photosynthesis
d)
Lactic acid fermentation
16.
During fermentation, yeast produces CO2 and
a)
lactic acid
b)
alcohol
c)
hydrogen 
d)
water
17.

Which of these is a product of cellular respiration?

a)

ATP

b)

Carbon dioxide

c)

Water

d)

All of these are a product of cellular respiration

18.
When glycolysis occurs,
a)
a molecule of glucose is split
b)
two pyruvate are made
c)
some ATP is produced
d)
all of these
19.
In the presence of oxygen, cellular respiration takes place in two stages. They are
a)
glycolysis and fermentation
b)
electron transport chain, then fermentation
c)
glycolysis, then aerobic respiration
d)
glycolysis, then the Calvin cycle
20.
Which of the following processes creates the most ATP during aerobic cellular respiration?
a)
glycolysis
b)
fermentation
c)
electron transport chain
d)
Kreb's cycle
21.
Fermentation enables glycolysis to continue under 
a)
anaerobic conditions
b)
aerobic conditions
c)
photosynthetic conditions
d)
hydrophobic conditions
22.
After intense activity, your muscles feel sore because of 
a)
the accumulation of NAD+
b)
the accumulation of lactic acid 
c)
the accumulation of ATP
d)
the accumulation of carbon dioxide
23.

Where does cellular respiration occur?

a)

the cytoplasm

b)

the mitochondria

c)

the chloroplast

d)

the ribosome

24.
What are the net outputs of glycolysis?
a)
2 ATP, 2 NADH, 3 Pyruvate
b)
3 ATP, 2 NADH, 3 Pyruvate
c)
2 ATP, 2 NADH, 1 Pyruvate
d)
2 ATP, 2 NADH, 2 Pyruvate
25.
Where does the Citric Acid Cycle (Krebs Cycle) happen in the cell?
a)
Cytosol
b)
Inner Mitochondrial Membrane
c)
Cell Membrane
d)
Mitochondrial Matrix
26.
How many carbons are in Acetyl-CoA
a)
1
b)
2
c)
3
d)
4
27.
Where is the Electron Transport Chain in the cell?
a)
Cytoplasm
b)
Cell Membrane
c)
Inner Mitochondrial Membrane
d)
Mitochondrial Matrix
28.
Krebs Cycle takes place in the:
a)
Cytoplasm
b)
Matrix
c)
Ribsome
d)
InterMembrane Space
29.
Prior to entering the Krebs Cycle, each pyruvate molecule loses electrons, hydrogen ions, and a carbon, forming an energy-rich molecule of
a)
Acetyl-CoA
b)
Citrate
c)
Oxaloacetate
d)
Malate
30.
After the Krebs Cycle only a small portion of the energy of glucose has been converted to ATP. At this point the majority of usable energy is contained in
a)
NADH and FADH2
b)
Carbon Dioxide 
c)
Acetyl-CoA
d)
Citrate
31.

Purpose of fermentation is to

a)

make NAD+

b)

make carbon dioxide

c)

oxidize glucose

d)

create a proton gradient

32.

If the ETC was blocked by cyanide what would happen?

a)

the mitochondrion would over heat

b)

excessive NAD+ would build up in the cells and blood

c)

oxygen levels would decrease

d)

NADH and FADH2 would be in high levels

33.

ATP synthase directly uses _____________ to spin in order to connect phosphate onto ADP

a)

diffusion from a hydrogen ion (proton) gradient

b)

diffusion from an electron gradient

c)

active transport of a hydrogen ion (proton) gradient

d)

active transport of an electron gradient

34.

The energy from the energized electrons in NADH and FADH2 is directly used to

a)

allow for facilitated transport of hydrogens into the matrix

b)

do active transport of hydrogen ions into the intermembrane space

c)

connect a phosphate to an ADP

d)

spin the ATP synthase

35.

Which electron carrier makes the most ATP?

a)

ADP because it just needs a phophate

b)

FADH2 because it has two hydrogens

c)

NADH because it releases electrons earlier in ETC

d)

NADPH because it has a P in it

36.
What is a protein: 
a)
A polymer composed of many sugars.
b)
A polymer composed of many amino acids. 
c)
A polymer composed of fatty acids. 
d)
A polymer composed of nucleotides. 
37.

Which of the following describes the secondary structure of proteins?

a)

The sequence of amino acids

b)

The α-helix and β-pleated sheet folding

c)

The folding of the polypeptide chain due to the 'R' groups

d)

The joining of different protein molecules to make one big molecule

38.

Why is folding so important in proteins?

a)

It gives them a unique, functional shape

b)

It makes them look tidier

c)

It makes every protein molecule different from the next even if they are the same type

d)

The folding is random so is not that important at all

39.

Tertiary structure is the interactions of

a)

the 'R' groups

b)

multiple polypeptides

c)

the amino acid backbones

d)

the proteins

40.

The diagram shows a bond forming between two amino acids. What is the name of this reaction and bond?

a)

Dehydration synthesis; peptide bond

b)

Dehydration synthesis; dipeptide bond

c)

Hydrolysis; disaccharide bond

d)

Hydrolysis; dipeptide bond

41.
What type of transport is this?
a)
facilitated diffusion
b)
active transport
c)
diffusion
d)
osmosis
42.

Which part of this phospholipid is hydrophobic?

a)

fatty acid tails

b)

glycerol and phosphate head

c)

all of it is hydrophobic

d)

none of it is hydrophobic

43.
Against the concentration gradient, from low to high, uses ATP; this decribes.....
a)
facilitated diffusion
b)
osmosis
c)
active transport
d)
simple diffusion
44.

Which of the following molecules make up the basic structure of a cell membrane?

a)

triglycerides

b)

glycogen

c)

glucose

d)

phospholipids

45.

A "kinky structure" due to the double bonds between carbon atoms creates a lipid subunit known as what?

a)

saturated fatty acid

b)

maltose

c)

polypeptide

d)

unsaturated fatty acid

46.

Which of the following can diffuse through a cell membrane without the assistance of a protein?

a)

large molecules, like glucose

b)

small and uncharged molecules, like CO2

c)

charged molecules, like Na+

d)

large and charged molecules

47.

The solution surrounding the cell in Diagram B, would be defined as:

a)

hypertonic

b)

hypotonic

c)

isotonic

48.
The cell below is in a _________ solution.
a)
Hypotonic
b)
Hypertonic
c)
Isotonic
49.

This egg has shrunk, what type of solution was it placed in?

a)

hypotonic solution

b)

hypertonic solution

c)

isotonic solution

50.

Nemo and other ocean dwelling fish cannot survive in freshwater because......

a)

freshwater is hypertonic to Nemo's cells and will result in water leaving them causing the cells to shrink

b)

freshwater is hypotonic to Nemo's cells and will result in water leaving them causing the cells to shrink

c)

freshwater is hypertonic to Nemo's cells and will result in water entering them causing the cells to swell and burst

d)

freshwater is hypotonic to Nemo's cells and will result in water enter them causing the cells to swell and burst

51.

Elodea is a freshwater plant. When it is placed in saltwater what will happen to its cells?

a)

They will become turgid because water is entering the cell, making them firm

b)

They will become flaccid because water is entering and leaving the cell at equal rates, making them a little soft

c)

They will be plasmolyzed because water is leaving the cell, making them shrink significantly

52.

Where do the electrons end up at the end of the ETC?

a)

They go into the ATP to form energy.

b)

They are used up, so disappear

c)

They go into oxygen gas and ultimately form water

d)

They form carbon dioxide gas as a product.

53.

If there is excess glucose of (i.e. more than can be used for cellular respiration), it is first stored in the liver as

a)

insulin

b)

glucagon

c)

glycogen

d)

protein

54.

The pancreas releases insulin and

a)

glycogen

b)

glucagon

c)

glucose

d)

glycolysis

55.

If blood sugar is high, the pancreas releases ____, which triggers the ____ to store glucose as ________.

a)

insulin; liver; glycogen

b)

insulin; liver; glucagon

c)

glucagon; liver; insulin

d)

glycogen; liver; insulin

56.
Which of the following are features of the alveoli that adapt them to gas exchange?

I. High surface area
II. Thin walls
III. Dry surfaces
a)
I and II only
b)
I only
c)
II and III
d)
I, II, and III
57.
The concentration of water is higher in the soil than in plant root cells. Water moves into root cells of a plant by...
a)
Facilitated Diffusion
b)
Simple Diffusion
c)
Active Transport
d)
Osmosis
58.
Molecules diffusing with the concentration gradient through a protein channel is...
a)
Facilitated Diffusion
b)
Simple Diffusion
c)
Active Transport
d)
Osmosis
59.
Active transport requires ______, moves materials from __________________, and goes _______ the concentration gradient.
a)
No energy, low to high, against
b)
ATP, high to low, with
c)
ATP, low to high, with
d)
ATP, low to high, against
60.

An animal cell will __________________ in a hypotonic solution.

a)

swell and perhaps burst (lyse)

b)

shrink

c)

the size of the cell will not change

d)

the size of the cell will change from large to small and from small to large

61.

What is the monomer of a protein?

a)

amino acid

b)

glucose

c)

peptide

d)

monopeptide

62.

What is the monomer of a carbohydrate?

a)

a monosaccharide, like glucose

b)

a disaccharide, like maltose

c)

a polysaccharide, like glycogen

d)

amino acid

63.

Why aren't lipids considered polymers?

a)

They are too large

b)

They are too small

c)

They have too many Carbon atoms

d)

They don't have repeating subunits connected to each other

64.

Where does the CO2 produced in cellular respiration come from?

a)

The glucose molecule (which turns into pyruvate and then acetyl coA and then CO2)

b)

The oxygen that you breathe in, since it just needs to add a C to it

c)

Glycogen, since that has carbon too

d)

Lactic acid fermentation