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Unit 2 Review: Foundations of Life

Total questions: 35

Worksheet time: 18mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the volume of a cell, who’s dimensions are .5x.5x.5 micrometers?

a)

.25

b)

.5

c)

.125

d)

.15

2.

What’s is the surface area to volume ratio of a cell who’s dimensions are 1x1x1?

a)

1:6

b)

1:3

c)

3:1

d)

6:1

3.

Which of the following is true about the relationship between Cell A (dimensions .5x.5x.5) and Cell B (dimensions 1x1x1?

a)

Cell A has a higher surface area to volume than Cell B and is therefore better able to transport materials in and out of the cell.

b)

Cell B has a higher surface area to volume than Cell A and is therefore better able to transport materials in and out of the cell.

c)

Cell A has a lower surface area to volume than Cell B and is therefore better able to transport materials in and out of the cell.

d)

Cell B has a lower surface area to volume than Cell A and is therefore better able to transport materials in and out of the cell.

4.

Which of the following is a valid conclusion based on the values included in the data table?

a)

Telophase lasts twice as long as anaphase

b)

Prophase is the longest stage of the cell cycle

c)

Metaphase and anaphase are equal in terms of duration

d)

Interphase is much shorter then all the other stages of the cell cycle

5.

Based not he table which stage of the cell cycle take some the longest?

a)

Prophase

b)

Metaphase

c)

Telophase

d)

Interphase

6.

The shows 3 dialysis bags filled with water based solutions with different concentrations of sucrose, or sugar. The bags are placed in a solution that’s is 1% sucrose.

Which of the solutions is hypertonic compared to the others?

a)

The beaker solution

b)

Bag B

c)

Bag C

d)

Bag D

7.

The shows 3 dialysis bags filled with water based solutions with different concentrations of sucrose, or sugar. The bags are placed in a solution that’s is 1% sucrose.

If the mass of each bag isn’t taken before and after soaking in the 1% solution, which is most likely to occur?

a)

All the bags will lose equal amounts of mass as sucrose moves from areas of higher concentration in the bags to areas of lower concentration in the beaker

b)

All the bags will gain mass as water moves from hypotonic areas in the beaker to hypertonic area in the bag. Bag D will gain the most mass.

c)

All the bags will gain mass as water moves from hypertonic areas in the beaker to hypotonic area in the bag. Bag D will gain the most mass.

d)

All the bags will gain mass as water moves from hypotonic areas in the beaker to hypertonic area in the bag. Bag B will gain the most mass.

8.

The figure above depicts a U shaped Ruben witch 2 sides depressed by a semi permeable membrane. The tube contains water with sucrose on both sides. The dots are the sucrose.

Which is most likely to occur after the solutions are in the tube for 20 minutes?

a)

The volume of side A decreased and sucrose moved from A to B

b)

The volume of B decreased as water moves from hypertonic B to hypotonic A

c)

The volume of B decreased as sucrose moved from B to A

d)

The volume of A increased as water moves from hypotonic B to hypertonic A

9.

A cylindrical potato is placed into water. The mass isn’t taken before and after soaking. The mass increases by 1.5 grams. Which isn’t most likely to happen if you cut it into 5 pieces and put them into the water for an equal amount of time?

a)

The gain less than the total mass of the uncut potato because the uncut has a higher surface area to volume ration

b)

The cut potato gains more mass because the cut potato pieces have a higher surface area to volume ratio

c)

The potatoes gain equal amount whether cut or uncut

d)

The potatoes will lose equal amounts regardless

10.

if a diploid cell with 80 chromosomes undergoes mitosis and cytokinesis which describes be the results?

a)

2 cells with 80 chromosomes and each chromosome has 1 chromatid

b)

2 cells with 80 chromosomes and each chromosome has 2 chromatids

c)

4 cells with 40 chromosomes and each chromosome has 1 chromatid

d)

4 cells with 40 chromosomes and each chromosome has 2 chromatids

11.

The appearance and distribution of cellular organelles

a)

is the same in every cell type

b)

is the same in Bone and nerve cells

c)

Ian the same in nerve and gland cells

d)

Varies among cell types

12.

What conditions must be met before a substance can diffuse across plasma membrane

a)

Substance must be at equilibrium and be permeable

b)

The substance is polar and in unequal concentrations

c)

The substance is in unequal concentrations and is permeable to the membrane

d)

The substance is non polar and equal in concentrations

13.

Dehydration synthesis reactions

a)

Break down polymers into their monomers and release water

b)

Bond monomers into polymers and use water

c)

Bond monomers into polymers and release water

d)

Break down polymers into monomers and use water

14.

Which of the following cells would most likely Have the greatest concentration of densely packed rough ER?

a)

Amoeba

b)

Bacteria

c)

pancreatic cells the produce and ship digestive enzymes

d)

Phloem cells

15.

Which is not a property of water?

a)

It’s polar

b)

It’s specific heat is low

c)

Capillary action

16.

Mr. Smiths doctor told jinx he has bad triglycerides and cholesterol levels that are to our high. Which dinner would be best for him to eat?

a)

Steak, potatoes, veggies and water

b)

Cheeseburger, fries, ice cream

c)

Pizza and donuts

d)

whole wheat pasta with veggies and fruit

17.

Which describes the eating habits of someone at high risk for heart disease?

a)

Saturated fats and animal derived foods

b)

Unsaturated fats and plant derived foods

c)

Complex carbs and plant derived foods

d)

Simple carbs and plant derived foods

18.

Which of the following represents the correct ranking of terms from smallest to largest?

a)

Macromolecule, polymer, monomer, carbon atom

b)

Polymer, monomer, macromolecules, carbon atom

c)

Carbon atom, macromolecule, polymer, monomer

d)

Carbon atom, monomer, polymer, macromolecule

19.

Active cells such as muscle cells and sperm contain

a)

Many chloroplasts produce sugars

b)

Many ribosomes to produce lipids

c)

Many mitochondria to produce ATP

d)

Many lysosomes to produce carbs

20.

What causes the cell membrane to be mostly impermeable to polar and ionic substances?

a)

The phospholipid bilayer

b)

The integral proteins

c)

The cholesterol

d)

The peripheral proteins

21.

Which structure helps move large substances across the membrane?

a)

Peripheral proteins

b)

Phospholipids

c)

Cholesterol

d)

Integral proteins

22.

Which structure acts as a cell receptor for cell signals?

a)

Integral proteins

b)

Channel Proteins

c)

Peripheral proteins

d)

Cholesterol

23.

Which is not a property of carbon atoms?

a)

It can form 4 covalent bonds

b)

It can form single, double and triple bonds

c)

It is one of the largest atoms in the known universe

d)

It can form molecules with many different shapes and functions

24.

A cell contains

a)

Thousands of different proteins each that performs a different function

b)

One kind of proteins

c)

No proteins

d)

1 protein that promotes photosynthesis and one that promotes cellular respiration

25.

Which is an incorrect pairing of macromolecule and function?

a)

Triglyceride long term energy storage

b)

Triglyceride insulation and padding’s of the body

c)

Protein store and transmit genetic information

d)

carbohydrates store energy in plants

26.

Pick which macromolecule is described

many identical monomers of glucose

a)

Carbohydrates

b)

proteins

c)

Lipids

d)

Nucleic Acids

27.

Pick which macromolecule is described

contains nitrogen, globular shaped, and change color in presence of biuret

a)

Carbs

b)

Proteins

c)

Lipids

d)

nucleic acids

28.

Pick which macromolecule is described

nonpolar, insoluable in water

a)

Carbs

b)

Proteins

c)

Lipids

d)

Nucleic acids

29.

Pick which macromolecule is described

contains adenine, thymine, guanine and cytosine

a)

Carbs

b)

Proteins

c)

Lipids

d)

Nucleic acids

30.

Which property of water is being described?

A lot of energy is required to change the temperature of water. This also helps the body’s maintain a stable temperature.

a)

Capillary action

b)

High heat of vaporization

c)

Surface tension

d)

High specific heat

31.

Which property of water is being described?

The polar liquid rises in a polar tube. This helps water rise up the root of plants.

a)

Specific heat

b)

Universal solvent

c)

Capillary action

d)

Density

32.

Which property of water is being described?

A lot of heat must be added to change from a liquid to a vapor. This allows effective ways to cool the body, sweating.

a)

High heat of vaporization

b)

High specific fi heat

c)

Surface tension

d)

Universal solvent

33.

Which property of water is being described?

Water dissolves most substances. It allowance materials to be easily transported through the body.

a)

Density

b)

Capillary action

c)

Universal solvent

d)

Surface tension

34.

Which property of water is being described?

The surface of water can support weight. This allows some organisms to live on the surface of water.

a)

Surface tension

b)

Universal solvent

c)

Capillary action

d)

Specific heat

35.

Which property of water is being described?

Water floats as it freezes. This helps trap the heat under water during the winter to support the life in the water.

a)

Ice is less Dense then liquid water

b)

Ice is more dense liquid water

c)

Surface tension

d)

capillary action