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Ag Biology Spring Final Review

Total questions: 71

Worksheet time: 55mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is a genotype

a)

The genetic make up

b)

The physical trait

2.

What is a phenotype

a)

The genetic make up

b)

The physical trait

3.

What is the genotypic ratio from this punnet square?

a)

1:0

b)

3:1

c)

1:1

d)

1:2:1

4.

A homozygous dominant plant with brown seed pods is crossed with a heterozygous plant with brown seed pods. Does this punnet square correctly show this cross?

a)

YES

b)

NO

5.

The genotypic ratio for this cross is:

a)

3:1

b)

1:2:1

c)

9:3:3:1

d)

1:0

e)

1:1

6.

The phenotypic ratio for this cross is:

a)

3:1

b)

1:2:1

c)

9:3:3:1

d)

1:0

e)

1:1

7.

The result of this cross produces genotypic and phenotypic ratios that are the:

a)

SAME

b)

DIFFERENT

8.
This type of inheritance pattern shows BOTH traits in possible offspring
a)
complete dominance
b)
incomplete dominance
c)
co-dominance
d)
dominant pattern
9.
This is an example of what?
a)
Complete dominance
b)
Incomplete dominance
c)
Codominance
d)
None of the above
10.
What ratio of the offspring from the cross shown will be homozygous recessive for the  trait of tallness? 
a)
0 in 4
b)
1 in 4
c)
2 in 4
d)
4 in 4
11.
Which of the following genotypes is heterozygous?
a)
Bb
b)
BB
c)
bb
d)
B
12.
Which of the following genotypes is homozygous dominant?
a)
A
b)
Aa
c)
AA
d)
aa
13.
What gender has an X and a Y chromosome?
a)
male
b)
female
c)
transgender 
d)
all of the above
14.
It is the process of dividing the DNA of a cell into two new nuclei.
a)
mitosis
b)
meiosis
c)
cytokinesis
d)
cell division
15.

It is otherwise known as "Resting stage" because the cell is not dividing.

a)

Interphase

b)

prophase

c)

metaphase

d)

anaphase

16.

in the cell cycle, what is the next stage after TELOPHASE (most of the time)?

a)

Metaphase

b)

anaphase

c)

cytokinesis

d)

interphase

17.

In what stage do the chromosomes line up along the equator of the cell?

a)

interphase

b)

prophase

c)

metaphase

d)

anaphae

18.
Structure (b) is a ____.
a)
chromosome
b)
chromatid
c)
centromere
19.

Structure (c) is a ____. Hint: It is one half of the X shape.

a)

chromosome

b)

chromatid

c)

centromere

20.

Name the phase:

Hint: Chromosomes are moving apart.

a)

Anaphase

b)

Telophase

c)

Metaphase

d)

Prophase

21.
Name the phase:
a)
Prophase
b)
Metaphase
c)
Anaphase
d)
Telophase
22.
Name the phase:
a)
Prophase
b)
Metaphase
c)
Anaphase
d)
Telophase
23.
Which is Metaphase?
a)
A
b)
B
c)
C
d)
D
24.
What is the first phase of Mitosis?
a)
Prophase
b)
Metaphase
c)
Anaphase
d)
Telophase
25.

What structure in the cell stores the DNA

a)

Nucleus

b)

Smooth ER

c)

Golgi Apparatus

d)

Mitochondria

26.

What structure in the cell is responsible for cellular respiration?

a)

nucleus

b)

smooth endoplasmic reticulum

c)

golgi apparatus

d)

mitochondria

27.

What structure in the cell is responsible for protein synthesis

a)

nucleus

b)

smooth endoplasmic reticulum

c)

ribosome

d)

mitochondria

28.

Where in the cell does photosynthesis occur?

a)

nucleus

b)

chloroplast

c)

central vacuole

d)

mitochondria

29.

Cellular respiration and breathing are part of what cycle in the ecosphere?

a)

Heat

b)

Energy

c)

Nitrogen

d)

Carbon

30.

What is the role(s) of bacteria within the exosphere?

a)

A. decompose dead matter and digestive waste given off by the shrimp and the algae

b)

B. take in energy to make its own food through the process of photosynthesis?

c)

C. convert nitrogen compounds into a usable form that can be taken in by the algae

d)

both A and B

e)

both A and C

31.

Which of the following is true about the relationship between the algae and the shrimp in the ecosphere?

a)

the algae gets carbon and nitrogen by eating the shrimp

b)

the shrimp gets carbon and nitrogen by eating the algae

c)

the shrimp eats the dead matter from the algae

d)

the algae eats the dead matter from the shrimp

32.

What material is NOT cycled in the ecosphere?

a)

energy / heat

b)

oxygen

c)

carbon

d)

nitrogen

33.

How is matter in the system of an ecosphere similar to the earth?

a)

Both the earth and ecosphere are open systems to matter

b)

Both the earth and ecosphere are closed systems to matter

c)

The earth and ecosphere both create matter

d)

The earth and ecosphere both destroy matter

34.

How is energy in the system of an ecosphere similar to the earth?

a)

Both the earth and ecosphere are open systems to energy

b)

Both the earth and ecosphere are closed systems to energy

c)

The earth and ecosphere both create energy

d)

The earth and ecosphere both destroy energy

35.

What is the original source of energy for nearly all of the organisms on Earth?

a)

Glucose

b)

Sun

c)

Water

d)

Carbon Dioxide

36.

Which type of organisms provide all of the energy to support an ecosystem?

a)

Producers

b)

Primary consumers

c)

Secondary consumers

d)

Decomposers

37.

If the grass collected 100 units of energy in the food chain shown above, about how much energy would be available to the grasshopper?

a)

10 units

b)

30 units

c)

1 Unit

d)

0.1 units

38.

Where does the energy that is not passed on from one level of a food chain to the next go?

a)

The energy is stored in the organisms tissues

b)

The energy goes into the atmosphere in the form of carbon dioxide

c)

All of the energy taken in by an organism is passed to the next level of the food chain

d)

The lost energy is used by the organism for life processes and lost as heat

39.

Most of the biomass in an ecosystem is made up of

a)

Producers

b)

Primary consumers

c)

Secondary consumers

d)

Top consumers

40.

How do the continuous survival of peacocks conflict with Darwin’s model of natural selection?

a)

According to Darwin, the large, bright feathers should increase a peacock’s chance of survival

b)

According to Darwin, the large, bright feathers should decrease a peacock’s chance of survival

c)

According to Darwin, the large, bright feathers should not affect a peacock’s chance of survival

41.

How can Darwin's model of natural selection (survival of the fittest) explain organisms that evolve elaborate traits which are not beneficial to their individual survival? (ex: peacock)

a)

The most fit organisms are the strongest and fastest in their population

b)

The most fit organisms are those that can survive the longest

c)

The most fit organisms are those that can survive and pass their traits on to the next generation

42.

Sexual selection involves

a)

Competing for the chance to find a mate

b)

Trait variation between the different sexes

c)

Characteristics that increase attractiveness

d)

All of these

43.

When we say that an individual organism has greater fitness than another individual, we specifically mean that the organism

a)

Lives longer than others of its species

b)

Competes better for food and resources

c)

Has traits including speed and camouflage

d)

Survives and reproduces more frequently

44.

What nitrogen base is only present in RNA

a)

Adenine

b)

Guanine

c)

Cytosine

d)

Thymine

e)

Uracil

45.

What 5 carbon sugar is found in the nucleotide with uracil

a)

deoxyribose

b)

glucose

c)

ribose

d)

sucrose

46.

where are the weak bonds in DNA found?

a)

between the bases

b)

between the sugar and phosphate

c)

on the outside

d)

at the top

47.

What happens to the weak bonds of DNA during protein synthesis?

a)

They cross over

b)

They break or "unzip"

c)

They stay bonded together

d)

They become strong bonds

48.

What is the information stored in DNA use for?

a)

to make proteins

b)

to make cell membranes

c)

to make decisions for the cell like a brain

d)

to tell the cell how to make babies

49.

How many nucleotides make up the codon for one amino acid in a protein?

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

4

50.

What information is contained on a gene?

a)

The information to make all proteins

b)

The information to make one protein

c)

The information to make part of the mitochondria

d)

The information for one amino acid

51.

What determines an individual's traits?

a)

The type of glucose they eat

b)

The specific mitochondria they have

c)

The specific proteins they make

d)

Their fatty acids

52.

Where in the cell are proteins assembled?

a)

the mitochondria....in the cytoplasm

b)

the ribosome... in the cytoplasm

c)

the centriole...in the nucleus

53.

How is the information encoded in DNA get from the nucleus to the site of protein synthesis?

a)

DNA goes there and returns to the nucleus

b)

proteins are made directly from the DNA in the nucleus

c)

amino acids carry the information

d)

mRNA takes the information there

54.

What is the matching (complementary) base sequence of the following section of DNA: TACCTGATT

a)

ATGGACTAA

b)

UACUGAAUU

c)

AUGGACUAA

d)

GTAGTTGG

55.

What is the matching (complementary) sequence of mRNA coded by the following section of DNA: TACCTGATT (remember to use the RNA code!)

a)

ATGGACTAA

b)

UACUGAAUU

c)

AUGGACUAA

d)

GTAGTTGG

56.

What is the amino acid sequence of the protein coded by a section of DNA with the order: TACCTGATT (use the codon chart below)

a)

Methionine, Glutamic Acid, Stop

b)

Methionine Aspertic Acid, Stop

c)

Methionine, Aspertic Acid, Tyrosine

d)

Tyrosine, Cytostine, Isoleucine

57.

Which type of cell division is responsible for growth and development?

a)

Meiosis

b)

Fertilization

c)

Crossing over

d)

Mitosis

58.

What is the result of mitosis?

a)

Formation of gametes

b)

Formation of cancer cells

c)

Formation of identical cells

d)

Formation of mutated cells

59.

What statement below best defines the process of differentiation?

a)

Cells becoming smaller in size over time

b)

Cells being able to stop dividing before death

c)

Cells developing into a certain type of cell

d)

Cells developing into larger cells over time

60.

How can the fact that all cells in an organism have very different functions be explained?

a)

There is different DNA in each of your cells

b)

All of the proteins are made by all cells, but different cells use different ones.

c)

Only some of the DNA is transferred into new cells

d)

Sections of DNA can be turned on or off so each cell only makes certain proteins

61.

What process is used to form gametes?

a)

Fertilization

b)

Meiosis

c)

Asexual reproduction

d)

Mitosis

62.

Diploid cells

a)

are found in fewer areas of the body than haploid cells

b)

contain half as much DNA as haploid cells

c)

contain twice as much DNA as haploid cells

d)

have the same function as haploid cells

63.

When one diploid cell goes through meiosis, it results in _______________________________________.

a)

two haploid cells

b)

two diploid cells

c)

four haploid cells

d)

four diploid cells

64.

How do sperm and egg cells differ from all other cells in the body?

a)

They are both diploid, and contain 46 chromosomes each

b)

They are both haploid, and contain 23 chromosomes each

c)

They contain more DNA than any other cells

d)

They are the most common cell in the body

65.

Which factor in sexually reproducing organisms leads to increased variation among offspring?

a)

Crossing over

b)

Random assortment of chromosomes

c)

Combining the gametes of both parents (fertilization)

d)

All of these increase variation

66.

The gametes (sex cells) produced in meiosis...

a)

are all genetically identical

b)

are all genetically different

c)

have all of the chromosomes found in the parent's skin cells

d)

have completely different DNA than the parent cell

67.

Each of the following is a mutated form of the sentence THECATATETHERAT. Which of the following is represents a frame shift mutation of the original sentence?

a)

THERATATETHECAT

b)

THETACATETHERAT

c)

THECATARETHERAT

d)

THECATATTHERAT

68.

Evolution occurs as a result of

a)

meiosis

b)

random mutation

c)

natural selection

d)

both random mutation and natural selection

69.

We live in what California growing region?

a)

San Juaquin

b)

Delta

c)

Sacramento

d)

North Coast

70.

True or False: California is the largest at producing state in the US

a)

True

b)

False

71.

True or False: California is the largest at producer of almonds in the world

a)

True

b)

False