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SNC2D Biology Quiz

Total questions: 112

Worksheet time: 9hrs 20mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
What organelle controls and regulates cellular activity?
a)
Ribosome
b)
Nucleus
c)
Mitochondria
d)
Lysosome 
2.
The major function of ribosomes is to
a)
Make fats
b)
Synthesize protein
c)
Digest protein
d)
Make sugars
3.
The ____________ packages and processes material before it exports out of the cell.
a)
Vacuoles
b)
mitochondria
c)
Golgi apparatus 
d)
nucleus 
4.
Which of the following is an enzyme filled organelle that breaks down waste in the cell?
a)
lysosomes
b)
chloroplast
c)
mitochondria 
d)
Golgi apparatus 
5.
Select the statement that best describes the function of the cell wall.
a)
It gives structural support to plant cells.
b)
Its jelly-like fluid surrounds the nucleus and most of the cell’s internal parts.
c)
It contains the cell’s nuclear material. 
d)
It produces food from sunlight. 
6.
What is the name and function of the organelle displayed above?
a)
Mitochondria: breakdown glucose and produce ATP
b)
Chloroplast: converts solar energy into chemical energy
c)
Vacuole: Stores H2O, salt, food
d)
Nucleus: stores genetic information
7.
which of the following transports material within the cell?
a)
Golgi apparatus 
b)
Endoplasmic reticulum
c)
cell wall 
d)
ribosomes
8.
Which structure would be found in a grass cell but NOT on your cell?
a)
cell wall
b)
nucleus
c)
mitochondria 
d)
vacuoles 
9.
In what type of cells would you expect to find many mitochondria ?
a)
muscle cells
b)
nerve cells
c)
skin cells
d)
sperm cells
10.
What is the function of vacuoles?  
a)
make protein
b)
store genetic information
c)
storage of salt, H2O, food, and waste
d)
transports material outside the cell
11.
Which of these statements best describes the function of the cell membrane?
a)
It allows things to freely enter and exit the cell
b)
it controls which substances enter and exit the cell
c)
it prevents substances from entering the cell
d)
it prevents substances from leaving the cell
12.
The arrow is point to the 
a)
mitochondria 
b)
Cell membrane 
c)
nucleus 
d)
ribosome
13.

The gelatinous material inside the cell

a)

ribosomes

b)

lysosome

c)

granum

d)

cytoplasm

14.

This pigment is found in chloroplasts.

a)

rhodopsin

b)

chlorophyll

c)

thylakoid

d)

stroma

15.

Which part is number 1? (REM)

a)

Cell membrane

b)

Chloroplast

c)

Cell wall

d)

None of the above

16.
The ___________ is the basic unit of life
a)
organ
b)
cell
c)
atom
d)
tissue
17.
Which organelle is only found in a plant cell? 
a)
nucleus
b)
chloroplast
c)
mitochondria
d)
cell membrane
18.
I am a protein packaging and shipping machine! Who am I?
a)
vacuole
b)
ribosome
c)
mitochondrion
d)
golgi apparatus
19.
I am the outer most layer of an animal cell. What am I?
a)
cell wall
b)
nucleus
c)
cell membrane 
d)
cell skin
20.
A rigid layer that lies outside the cell's  membrane is...
a)
Cytoskeleton
b)
Cilia
c)
Cell Wall
d)
Flagella
21.

What organelle is labeled #1?

a)

Mitochondria

b)

Vacuole

c)

Chloroplast

d)

Nucleus

22.

What organelle is labeled #2?

a)

Nucleus

b)

Nuclear membrane

c)

Nucleolus

d)

Cell membrane

23.

What organelle is labeled #3?

a)

Vacuole

b)

Golgi body

c)

Ribosomes

d)

ER

24.

What organelle is labeled #4?

a)

DNA

b)

ER

c)

Golgi body

d)

Vacuole

25.

What organelle is labeled #5?

a)

DNA

b)

ER

c)

Golgi body

d)

Nucleus

26.

What organelle is labeled #6?

a)

Nucleolus

b)

Cell membrane

c)

Cytoplasm

d)

Mitochondria

27.

What organelle is labeled #9?

a)

Cell wall

b)

Cell membrane

c)

Nuclear membrane

d)

DNA

28.

What organelle is labeled #1?

a)

Cell wall

b)

Cell membrane

c)

Cytoplasm

d)

Nuclear membrane

29.
What is the cell cycle?
a)
The gradual development of something, especially from a simple to a more complex form.
b)
The study of heredity and the variation of inherited characteristics.
c)
The branch of biology that deals with the relations of organisms to one another and to their physical surroundings.
d)
The series of events that take place in a cell leading to its division and duplication of its DNA to produce two daughter cells.
30.
Which part of the Cell Cycle takes the longest?
a)
Interphase
b)
Mitosis
c)
Prophase
d)
Cytokinesis
31.
What happens in the first part of Interphase?
a)
Mitosis
b)
Cell Growth
c)
DNA Replication
d)
Anaphase
32.
What part of the cell cycle results in the splitting of the new cells?
a)
Interphase
b)
Mitosis
c)
Metaphase
d)
Cytokinesis
33.
What does DNA Replication mean?
a)
DNA is made.
b)
DNA makes new cells. 
c)
DNA copies itself.
d)
DNA starts the cell cycle.
34.
True or False. 
After a cell goes through cytokinesis, it starts mitosis all over again.
a)
True
b)
False
35.
True or False.
Mitosis is a continuous process.
a)
True
b)
False
36.
What phase is this cell in?
a)
Cytokinesis
b)
Mitosis
c)
Prophase
d)
Metaphase
37.
What phase is this cell in?
a)
Mitosis
b)
Interphase
c)
Anaphase
d)
Telophase
38.
What phase is this cell in?
a)
Mitosis
b)
Cytokinesis
c)
Prophase
d)
Telophase
39.
What phase is this cell in?
a)
Mitosis
b)
Interphase
c)
Prophase
d)
Telophase
40.
What part of the cell cycle is this cell in?
a)
Mitosis
b)
Interphase
c)
Telophase
d)
Cytokinesis
41.
In what phase do the chromosomes line up in the middle of the cell?
a)
Cytokinesis
b)
Metaphase
c)
Prophase
d)
Telophase
42.
In what phase does chromatin condense to form chromosomes?
a)
Mitosis
b)
Interphase
c)
Prophase
d)
Anaphase
43.
In what phase do the chromosomes get pulled apart into sister chromatid to opposite sides of the cell?
a)
Prophase
b)
Interphase
c)
Metaphase
d)
Anaphase
44.
In what phase do the organelles disperse out into the daughter cells, and the cell prepares for cytokinesis?
a)
Prophase
b)
Interphase
c)
Mitosis
d)
Telophase
45.
Cancer creates abnormal cells by disrupting
a)
the cell cycle
b)
red blood cell formation
c)
DNA replication
d)
ATP synthesis
46.
Any substance that is known to cause cancer is called a
a)
carcinogen
b)
nicolyte
c)
pathogen
d)
retrovirus
47.
Metastasis is
a)
the spread of cancer from one part of the body to another.
b)
the growth of tumors in the lungs
c)
cancer of the blood cells
d)
cancer that is found in connective tissues
48.
Using drugs or medicines to destroy cancer cells.
a)
chemotherapy
b)
radiation therapy
c)
cancer surgery
d)
mitotic spindling
49.

Which type of tumor is being described:


Slow growing Not dangerous Does not spread

a)

Malignant

b)

Benign

50.

Which type of tumor is being described below:


Spreads Dangerous Grows quickly

a)

Benign

b)

Malignant

51.

What is a mutation?

a)

A mistake in DNA which can lead to cancer

b)

A complete copy of DNA

c)

A change in DNA which doesn't cause an issue

d)

A mistake in your body that is caught and removed

52.

These are examples of:


  • Surgery
  • Chemotherapy
  • Radiation
a)

Treatments for Cancer

b)

Mutations

c)

Examples of Asexual Reproduction

d)

Types of Tumors

53.

The smallest basic unit of all living things is a

a)

cell

b)

tissue

c)

organism

d)

organ

54.

A group of cells that come together to perform a specific function is a

a)

cell

b)

tissue

c)

organism

d)

organ

55.

A group of tissues that come together to perform a specific function are a/an

a)

cell

b)

tissue

c)

organ system

d)

organ

56.

Which of the following is an example of an organ?

a)

Brain

b)

Tissue

c)

Human

d)

Dog

57.

In order to form an organ, you need _________ types of tissue.

a)

the same

b)

different

c)

heart

d)

human

58.

The image could best be described as

a)

tissue

b)

organ

c)

organ system

d)

organism

59.

A group of organ systems that come together to create a multi-cellular being is a/an

a)

organ

b)

organ system

c)

organism

d)

tissue

60.

Which of the following correctly lists the levels of biological organization from LEAST complex to MOST complex?

a)

cell, tissue, organ, organ system, organism

b)

cell organism organ system organ tissue

c)

organ system organism organ tissue cell

d)

organism organ system organ tissue cell

61.

Which organ releases digestive enzymes into the small intestine?

a)

pancreas

b)

small intestine

c)

esophagus

d)

salivary glands

62.

What organ is responsible for the majority of the absoption that occurs in the digestive system?

a)

large intestine

b)

small intestine

c)

stomach

d)

oral cavity

63.

The involuntary propulsion of foodstuff is accomplished by circular muscle fibers that squeeze along the alimentary canal. That way food is moved involuntarity. What is the name of this process?

a)

swallowing

b)

peristalsis

c)

defecation

d)

absorption

64.

The small intestine is the longest of the digestive organs. What benefit to body is it that this organ is so long?

a)

It allows the organ to secrete bile which in turn breaks down food

b)

It allows more time for the food to be in the organ which allows more absoption to take place.

c)

It provides more surface area for mucus which helps digested food move more smoothly.

65.

Which of the following structures is NOT part of the digestive system?

a)

esophagus

b)

larynx

c)

stomach

d)

pharynx

66.

The teeth and tongue of the oral cavity break foodstuff down physically. This is an example of

a)

mechanical digestion

b)

chemical digestion

c)

absorption

d)

peristalsis

67.

What is the function of the esophagus?

a)

moves food by using peristalsis

b)

digesting protein

c)

chemically digests fats and absorbs some vitamins

d)

Absorption of proteins and alcohol

68.

Which of the following is an accessory organ of the digestive system?

a)

stomach

b)

small intestine

c)

esophagus

d)

liver

69.

Which of the following answers correctly sequences the pathway food takes from the beginning to end?

a)

mouth, esophagus, stomach, small intestine, large intestine

b)

mouth, esophagus, stomach, large intestine, small intestine

c)

mouth, stomach, esophagus, small intestine, large intestine

d)

mouth, stomach, esophagus, large intestine, small intestine

70.

Which organ only stores the bile?

a)

liver

b)

gallbladder

c)

pancrease

71.

Which organ makes bile?

a)

liver

b)

gallbladder

c)

pancreas

72.

What part of the digestive system is highlighted?

a)

Esophagus

b)

Appendix

c)

Small Intestine

d)

Stomach

73.

What part of the digestive system is highlighted? (the end)

a)

Anus

b)

Rectum

c)

Colon

d)

Appendix

74.

What part of the digestive system is highlighted?

a)

Gall Bladder

b)

Small intestine

c)

Pancreas

d)

Liver

75.

What part of the digestive system is highlighted?

a)

Small intestine

b)

Large intestine

c)

Stomach

d)

Liver

76.

What part of the digestive system is highlighted?

a)

Stomach

b)

Pancreas

c)

Liver

d)

Gall bladder

77.

What part of the digestive system is highlighted?

a)

Esophagus

b)

Stomach

c)

Salivary glands

d)

Mouth

78.

What part of the digestive system is highlighted?

a)

Pancreas

b)

Gall Bladder

c)

Stomach

d)

Liver

79.

What part of the digestive system is highlighted?

a)

Anus

b)

Rectum

c)

Large Intestine

d)

Small intestine

80.

What part of the digestive system is highlighted?

a)

Large intestine

b)

Small intestine

c)

Stomach

d)

Appendix

81.

What part of the digestive system is highlighted?

a)

Small Intestine

b)

Large intestine

c)

Stomach

d)

Liver

82.

What is the main function of the respiratory system?

a)

to provide oxygen and remove carbon dioxide from the body

b)

o break down food and absorb nutrients

c)

to remove oxygen from the body and deliver carbon dioxide

83.

What is function of the dome-shaped diaphragm muscle?

a)

This is where gas exchange happens.

b)

Air passes through the diaphragm on the way to the lungs.

c)

It attaches to the lungs and contracts and relaxes to help in breathing.

84.
When you breathe, your lungs take in ___ and remove ___. 
a)
air/oxygen
b)
oxygen/carbon dioxide 
c)
carbon dioxide/waste 
d)
waste/air 
85.
What is the function of the bronchi?
a)
Transport air from nose to lungs
b)
Transport air from trachea to lungs
c)
Transport air from lungs to alveoli
d)
Transport air from alveoli to blood
86.

These are the two two main branches from the trachea (one to each lung)

a)

bronchi

b)

alveoli

c)

capillaries

d)

bronchioles

87.
The air sacs that are covered with capillaries where gas exchange takes place
a)
bronchi
b)
lungs
c)
oxygen
d)
alveoli
88.
Within the lungs, the exchange of oxygen and carbon dioxide occurs between the ___ and the capillaries. 
a)
trachea 
b)
bronchi 
c)
alveoli
d)
diaphragm
89.
What is tube that is also known as your wind pipe?
a)
esophogus
b)
bronchi
c)
trachea
d)
alveoli
90.

Flap of tissue that covers the opening to the windpipe during swallowing

a)

Pharynx

b)

Trachea

c)

Epiglottis

91.

What type of cells carry oxygen in the blood?

a)

red blood cells

b)

white blood cells

92.

The circulatory system works with the ___________ system to provide our body with oxygen and get rid of CO2 (carbon dioxide).

a)

respiratory

b)

digestive

c)

muscular

d)

skeletal

93.
The circulatory system works with the __________ system to obtain energy from nutrients that we eat. 
a)
respiratory 
b)
digestive
c)
skeletal
d)
nervous
94.
Number 6 is pointing to which organ of the Respiratory System
a)
Nose
b)
Lung
c)
Diaphragm
d)
Bronchi Tube
95.
Numbers 5 and 9 are pointing to which organ of the Respiratory System?
a)
Bronchi Tubes
b)
Lung
c)
Alveoli
d)
Trachea
96.
Number 11 is pointing to which organ of the Respiratory System?
a)
Alveoli
b)
Lungs
c)
Bronchi Tubes
d)
Bronchioles
97.
Letter B is pointing to which organ of the Respiratory System?
a)
Nose
b)
Trachea
c)
Lungs
d)
Diaphragm
98.

What is the main organ of the circulatory system?

a)

small intestine

b)

bone

c)

lungs

d)

heart

99.
How many types of blood vessels are in our body?
a)
1
b)
2
c)
3
d)
4
100.

Arteries carry oxygen rich blood away from the heart.

a)

True

b)

False

101.

Veins carry oxygen poor blood back to the heart.

a)

False

b)

True

102.
White blood cells
a)
allow for gases to exchange
b)
give blood its color
c)
fight infection and disease
d)
help clot blood
103.
Platelets 
a)
allow for gases to exchange
b)
give blood its color
c)
fight infection and disease
d)
help clot blood
104.
The plasma that contains blood cells is mainly made up of 
a)
cytoplasm
b)
nutrients
c)
waste
d)
water
105.
The heart is made up of _________ chambers
a)
one 
b)
two 
c)
three
d)
four
106.
Oxygen deprived blood enters the heart through the 
a)
right ventricle 
b)
left ventricle
c)
right atrium
d)
left atrium
107.
Arteries carry nutrient and oxygen rich blood _____________ from the heart.
a)
back to
b)
away
c)
parallel
108.
Veins carry blood _________  the heart.
a)
back to 
b)
away
c)
parallel
109.
Which is a function of the cardiovascular system?
a)
to move water throughout the body
b)
to transport gases throughout the body 
c)
to eliminate waste from the body
d)
to provide structural support for the body 
110.
These cells, in the blood, carry oxygen and give the blood its color.
a)
white blood cells
b)
plasma
c)
platelets
d)
red blood cells
111.
The smallest type of blood vessel is the:
a)
nerve
b)
vein
c)
capillary
d)
artery
112.
Veins have special ________________ to stop blood from flowing backward.
a)
gravity
b)
valves
c)
arteries
d)
ventricles