WorksheetsCumulative Biology Review Assessment (2012)
Total questions: 56
Worksheet time: 2hrs 52mins
What will most likely be the result if all of the mitochondria are removed from a plant cell?
it will be unable to carry out respiration
it will lose water through osmosis
it will break down the ribosomes in the cell
it will be unable to photosynthesize
What process best explains how a nerve cell and a muscle cell can both develop from teh same fertilized egg?
differentiation
natural selection
selective breeding
genetic engineering
During strenous exercise, body temperature increases. The body responds by sweating, which helps to reduce body temperature. Which is demonstrated in this situation?
excretion
metabolism
homeostasis
synthesis
Before mitosis begins, which happens before the nucleus starts dividing?
the cytoplasm separates
the DNA replicates
the sister chromatids separate
the homologous chromosomes cross over
What is the function of autotrophs in the carbon cycle?
to use oxygen to produce glucose
to take in excess water
to use carbon dioxide to produce glucose
to feed on herbivores
Two different populations of birds live in the same area and eat the same types of food. Which most likely describes the relationship between these two populations of birds?
competition
mutualism
parasitism
predator-prey
What will most likely happen if the human population continues to grow at the current rates?
there will be fewer natural resources available
there will be an increase in nitrogen levels
there will be a decrease in water pollution
there will be an increase in the number of strong hurricanes
A strand of DNA has these bases: AGC - CAT - GTA - TAC
What is the complimentary DNA strand?
ACG - GAT - CTA - TAG
TCG - GTA - CAT - ATG
TGC - CTA - GAT - ATC
UCG - CUA - CAU - AUG
Which statement best describes the relationship that exists among proteins, DNA and cells?
proteins combine to produce cells, which produce DNA
proteins are made of up of DNA, which determines the cells that are produced
DNA is made up of proteins, which tell a cell how to function
cells contain DNA, which controls the production of proteins
Why is meiosis important for sexual reproduction?
it allows the zygote formed from fertilization to have triple the chromosome numbers of the organism
it allows gametes to havve twice the original number of chromosomes of the organism
it allows gametes to have half the original number of chromosomes of the organism
it allows the zygote formed from fertilization to have half the original number of chromosomes of the organism
Which process produces the most variation within a species?
asexual reproduction
sexual reproduction
mitosis
cloning
A sea turtle has washed up on a remote section of a beach. This is called stranding and occurs when dead or injured sea turtles wash up on the shoreline. What statement best explains why this should be reported?
it could be useful to biologist who try to protect the species
it can be useful to protect them from predators
it can be useful to local fisherman who try to catch fish that eat the turtles
it can be useful to tourists who may want the turtles as pet
Which technique would most likely be used by forensic scientists?
gene cloning
gene therapy
DNA fingerprinting
karotypying
Which is one reason scientists produce transgenic organisms?
to create new species of organisms
to control microorganisms in the soil
to prevent habitats from being destroyed
to treat certain types of diseases
The use of pesticides on crops has been a common farming practice for decades. What has been the greatest effect of natural selection through the use of pesticides?
natural selection has been altered because the insects and their predators are killed
the rate of selection is increased because the pesticides do not kill the insects that are naturally resistant to it
the rate of selection has decreased because the pesticides kill only young insects
the pesticides have altered natural selection by causing the insect DNA to spontaneously mutate
What is the difference between the full classification of organisms and their scientific name?
the full classification of organisms and their scientific names vary in different countries
the scientific names of organisms include the order and family of the organisms, but the full classification includes only the species name
the full classification of organisms will include more categories of organisms that their scientific names
the scientific names of organims include a single nomenclature, but teh full classification includes various nomenclatures
What type of organic molecules are enzymes?
carbohydrates
lipids
nucleic acids
proteins
What are the subunits of DNA and their function?
nucleotides that store information
monosaccharides that provide quick energy for the cell
lipids that store energy and provide insulation
proteins that provide the building blocks for the structural components of organisms
How does the amount of energy resulting from fermentation compare with that of aerobic respiration?
aerobic respiration results in less energy
aerobic respiration results in more energy
each process results in equal amounts of energy
each process results in valuable amounts of energy
This diagram shows a plant cell. Which structure is found in a plant cell but is absent in an animal cell?
1
2
3
4
Which best explains why muscle cells are different from blood cells?
a mutation occurs during the development of muscle cells but not in blood cells
different genes are activated in muscles cells than in blood cells
muscle cells experience different environmental influences than blood cells
muscle cells are produced by the brain, but blood cells are produced by the heart
A freshwater plant is placed in a container of saltwater. What will most likely happen to the cells of the plant?
they will swell because water will move into them
they will swell because salt will move into them
they will shrink because water will move out of them
they will shrink becaused salt will move out of them
During which phase of the cell cycle is the cell growing and preparing for cellular division?
cytokinesis
anaphase
prophase
interphase
The males of a bird species do a "dance" and "sing a song" each spring. What is the main purpose of these behaviors?
to scare off young birds
to imprint young birds
to clean their feathers
to attract female birds
Which environmental concern is most associated with burning fossil fuels?
global climate change
pollution of ocean waters
ozone layer destruction
decrease in levels of atmospheric carbon dioxide
The yucca plant releases a strong scent at night when the yucca moth is active. The yucca moth, attracted by the scent, gathers pollen from the yucca flower. The yucca moth then deposits her eggs and the pollen on another plant. This ensures that the plant will be cross-pollinated and that the yucca moth larvae have a steady food supply. Which relationship does this best illustrate?
commensalism
mutualism
parasitism
predation
The construction of a new coal-burning power plant would have the greatest impact on which environmental issue?
depletion of the ozone
production of acid rain
release of radiation
increase in deforestation
A segment of DNA has this sequence: ATA - GCA- CAT - GTA
What is the mRNA sequence transcribed from this segment?
TAT - CGT - GTA - CAT
TAT - GCT - CTA - GAT
UAU - CGU - GUA - CAU
UAU - GCU - CUA - CAU
Which amino acids are coded for by an mRNA segment that reads CAG - GUG?
arginine and valine
isoleucine and arginine
glutamine and valine
valine and isoleucine
A hospital wants to identify the parents of a baby. Based on the DNA fingerprint, which couple is most likely the parents of the baby?
Couple W
Couple Z
Couple Y
Couple X
Which is a step in the process of producing transgenic bacteria?
a plasmid is used to replace a faulty gene in a human cell
a chain of bacterial amino acids is inserted into human DNA
a human gene is inserted into a bacterial plasmid
a mutation is produced in a bacterial cell
The inheritance of short wings in Drosophilia fruit flies is an x-linked, recessive trait. Which would most likely result if a short-winged female mates with a long-winged male?
all offspring will be short-winged
all females will be long-winged, and all males will be short-winged
all females will be short-winged, and all males will be long-winged
half of the males and female will be short-winged and half will be long-winged
Which would most likely produce a mutation that is passed on to offspring?
radiation changing the DNA sequence in skin cells
a gamete with an extra chromosome forming
tobacco smoke altering the genes in lung cells
exposure to chemical altering nerve cell function
Which type of molecule do whale use for energy storage and insultation?
DNA
glucose
fat
starch
Which two species in the diagram are most closely related?
I and II
II and IV
I and V
V and VI
A large population of cockroaches was sprayed with an insecticide. A few of the cockroaches survived and produced a population of cockroaches that was resistant to this spray. What can best be inferred from this example?
a species will adapt no matter what the environment
the environment has no effect on the survival of an organism
insecticides cause mutations that are passed on to the next generation
individual with favorable variations survive and reproduce
Which most directly controls the rate at which food is broken down to relaease energy?
enzyme
hormones
nucleic acids
vitamins
If energy is needed to move materials into or out of a cell, what is most likely occuring?
active transport
passive transport
osmosis
diffusion
How are prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells similar?
both contain a nucleus
both contain ribosomes
both contain membrane-bound organelles
both contain cell walls
How does DNA code for proteins in a cell?
by creating a new double helix structure
by using its phosphate and sugar molecules
by adding more hydrogen bonds to its structure
by arranging certain nitrogen bases of the cell in a particular order
What is the result when a single cell reproduces by mitosis?
two cells with genetic material identical to the parent cell
two cells with half the genetic material of the parent cell
four cells with half the genetic material of the parent cell
four cells with genetic material identical to the parent cell
Which function do structures X and Y have in common?
digestion
gathering food
movement
reproduction
At night, moths travel toward light. Which type of behavior does this describe?
habituation
imprinting
innate behavior
learned behavior
A field ecologist wants to determine the interactions of various populations of organisms living in a large grassland field. Which method is best for conducting this study?
consutling with local farmers about the diversity of organisms in the field
dividing the field in half, walking over it, counting organisms, and then doubling the numbers
walking over the entire field, collecting the organisms, and then compiling a total
observing the behaviors of different types of organisms several times during the year
Which environmental factor would cause the greatest decrease in the number of species of plants and animals living in some of the lakes in the United States?
increase in dissolved oxygen levels
global warming
ozone destruction
acid rain
If worldwide deforestation is not regulated, what could most likely result?
acid rain could lower the pH of rivers and lakes to dangerous levels for aquatic life
CO2 levels in the atmosphere could increase and contribute to global warming problems
plants and animals could become better adapted to living in desert conditions
future generations of humans could have an excess of wood and paper products
How would overexposure to X-rays affect most animal cells?
it would increase cell specialization in organs
it would change the sequence of DNA nucleotides in affected cells
it would produce new nucleotides for DNA molecules
it would cause an increase in red blood cell production
How are sexual reproduction and asexual reproduction different?
sexual reproduction produces offspring identical to the parents
asexual reproduction produces offpring identical to parents
sexual reproduction only occurs in multicellular organisms
asexaul reproduction only occurs in multicellular organisms
Which characteristic is present in offspring produced by sexual reproduction, but is missing in offspring produced by asexual reproduction?
an identical copy of parent chromosomes
twice the number of parent chromosomes
only half the number of parent chromosomes
an independent assortment of parent chromosomes
Two people believe they are related. Which would be the best technique to determine if they are related?
testing blood types
comparing DNA
examining karyotypes
testing for genetic disorders
Which will most likely cause variations to occur within a species?
competition
mutation
mutualism
predation
In which population does genetic drift most often occur?
in small populations
in large populations
in marine populations
in terrestrial populations
What is the best explanation for the continual changes in the classification system of organisms?
all organisms struggle for existence and become extinct
all organisms compete to be at the top of the food chain
technological advances have allowed scientists to better compare organisms
more speciess have been discovered, but scientists have not analyzed all the data
Which factors affect the order of amino acids in proteins?
the DNA in the nucleus of the cell
the cell in which the protein is located
the amount of ATP available for the cell's use
the area in a cell where proteins are produced
Which statement best compares aerobic and anaerbic respiration?
less ATP is generated during anaerobic respiration than aerobic respiration
more water is generated during anaerobic respiration than aerobic respiration
more oxygen is generated during anaerobic respiration than aerobic respiration
less lactic acid is generated during anaerobic respiration than aerobic respiration
Which would be the best evidence that a cell is using active transport to move a substance across its cell membrane?
substances are moving rapidly across the cell membrane
ATP is being rapidly consumed near the cellular membrane
substances are moving from high to low concentrations
substances are moving through channels in the cell membranes
