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UIL Science Level 1 Jack

Total questions: 11

Worksheet time: 10mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

An organism that inherits two of the same alleles for

a single trait is

a)

homozygous.

b)

haploid.

c)

heterozygous.

d)

hemizygous.

e)

polyploid.

2.

Replicate the following DNA template strand: 3’-CAGGTTCAAG-5’

a)

5’-CAGGTTCAAG-3’

b)

5’-GUCCAAGUUC-3’

c)

3’-GTCCAAGTTC-5’

d)

5’-CAGGUUCAAG-3’

e)

5’-GTCCAAGTTC-3’

3.

All of the following cell division processes generate

haploid cells in humans, except

a)

mitosis.

b)

meiosis.

c)

oogenesis.

d)

gametogenesis.

4.

Which of these statements describes the process of

translation?

a)

The flow of genetic information from DNA to

RNA.

b)

The copying of DNA to transmit the genetic

information to daughter cells during cell

division.

c)

The generation of an amino acid sequence from

a specific order of codons on messenger RNA.

d)

The expression of a gene on DNA into tRNA or

rRNA.

e)

Vertical gene transfer during mitosis.

5.

A Mendelian dihybrid cross in which both parents

are heterozygous for both traits would yield a

phenotypic ratio of_________________ .

a)

1:2:1

b)

3:1

c)

1:1

d)

9:3:3:1

e)

none of the above

6.

Inserting or deleting a base from a DNA coding

region would result in which type of mutation?

a)

nonsense

b)

missense

c)

frameshift

d)

silent

e)

substitution

7.

All of the following answer choices are examples of

symbiosis. Which is the best example of

mutualism?

a)

Nitrogen-fixing bacteria residing within root

nodules of leguminous plants.

b)

A domesticated dog having fleas.

c)

Tapeworms inside a mammal’s intestines,

consuming nutrients and leading to malnutrition

and weight loss.

d)

Fungi growing on the side of a dead tree by

secreting enzymes and absorbing the digested

products.

e)

A viral infection in a human cell.

8.

What is the correct volume reading for the liquid in

this burette?

a)

20.84 mL

b)

20.96 mL

c)

20.90 mL

d)

21.05 mL

e)

21.16 mL

9.

A piece of silvery metal measuring 2.0 cm × 2.0 cm

× 5.0 cm has a mass of 178.60 g. Which of these

metals is it most likely to be?

a)

Aluminum

b)

Iron

c)

Cobalt

d)

Nickel

e)

Copper

10.

How many atoms are in one mole of C6H14? 1 mole of molecules = 6.02 x 1023 molecules Hint: note that this question is asking for number of atoms.

a)

6.022 × 1023

b)

1.204 × 1024

c)

6.022 × 1024

d)

1.204 × 1025

e)

6.022 × 1025

11.

Calculate the molar mass of Ba(OH)2.

a)

154.33 g/mol

b)

170.33 g/mol

c)

171.34 g/mol

d)

155.34 g/mol