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WorksheetsBiology Fall Semester Exam Practice
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How are a theory and a hypothesis different?
a hypothesis has been tested and accepted by the scientific community, based on evidence, and could potentially change in the future
there is no difference... they can be used interchangeably
a theory has been tested and accepted by the scientific community, based on evidence, and could potentially change in the future
a hypothesis is testable and a theory is not
A student wants to test the effect of different types of fertilizers on apple tree growth. What should the control group be in this experiment?
apple trees that receive fertilizer
apple trees that do not receive any fertilizer
the type of soil used for each group
the amount of sunlight each tree is exposed to
A strong hypothesis should contain all of the following except
An "if statement" explaining what will be done in the experiment
A "then statement" explaining what the scientist thinks will occur
A "because statement" explaining why the scientist thinks this will occur based on research and data
all of these should be included in a strong hypothesis
Which of the following is an example of qualitative data?
there are six kittens
one kitten has a tail that measures 13 cm in length
all of the kittens are either black or black and white
one kitten has only three limbs
A new blood pressure medication is being tested on volunteers in a scientific study. What would the independent and dependent variables be in this study?
IV: patient's blood pressure
DV: blood pressure medication
IV: number of participants in the study
DV: blood pressure medication
IV: the hospital that the study is conducted in
DV: patient's blood pressure
IV: blood pressure medication
DV: patient's blood pressure
A study in conducted to examine if adding coconut oil to a dog's normal food can help reduce arthritis symptoms. What would the control group be in this study?
the dogs receiving the food without coconut oil
the dogs receiving the food with the coconut oil
the type of coconut oil used
the brand of dog food used
A student conducts an experiment to examine what impact changing hours slept, vitamins consumed, and hours spent exercising has on his test scores in biology. What is wrong with this experiment?
nothing
too many independent variables, should only test one at a time
the dependent variable is not able to be calculated
vitamins are considered a "performance enhancing drug" and are banned by schools. Therefore, the experiment is unethical
All of the chemical reactions in an organism (such as building and breaking down molecules) is classified as
equilibrium
dehydration synthesis
hydrolysis reactions
metabolism
Which element is able to bond with 4 different atoms, form a variety of different structures, and form single/double/triple bonds?
hydrogen
carbon
oxygen
neon
Which is NOT one of the most common elements in biological molecules?
carbon
hydrogen
oxygen
nitrogen
potassium
Which of the following is an incorrect pairing of monomer to polymer?
glucose, glycogen
amino acid, protein
nucleotide, RNA
triglyceride, carbohydrate
Which biological molecule are the cell membrane channels made out of that allow for facilitated diffusion and active transport?
proteins
carbohydrates
lipids
nucleic acids
Which biological molecule are enzymes (to help catalyze chemical reactions) made out of?
carbohydrates
proteins
nucleic acids
lipids
What is the empirical formula (ratio of elements) for carbohydrates?
C1 H2 O1
C2 H1 O2
C1 H2 O2
C2 H1 O1
What is the main energy source for cells?
triglycerides
proteins
glucose
carbon dioxide
The polysaccharide that animals use to store glucose is _________ and the polysaccharide that plants use to store glucose is __________.
starch, cellulose
cellulose, glycogen
starch, cellulose
glycogen, starch
Which is NOT found in the cell membrane?
carbohydrates
proteins
lipids
nucleic acids
The monomers of proteins are called _________. All 20 of these have the exact same structure except for the "R" group/functional group.
amino acids
nucleic acids
monosaccharides
triglycerides
This lowers activation energy, is substrate-specific, and reusable in multiple reactions.
enzymes
RNA polymerase
hydrogen bonds
cell membrane protein channels
What is the term for when enzymes that are build out of proteins have their shape altered by changes in temperature or pH?
substrate
denaturing
active site
buffer
What does the enzyme bind with in a reaction?
substrate
product
cell membrane
nucleotides
Why won't an enzyme function properly after it has been denatured by extreme conditions?
the shape of the enzyme changes so that it won't fit with the substrate anymore
the extreme conditions allow the reaction to happen normally, but then destroy the products after
the extreme conditions result in too many substrates being produced and the enzymes can't keep up with the demands
none of these
Enzymes are substrate-specific which means
they fit like a lock and key with only specific shapes of substrate
they will work with anything as long as it is a substrate
enzymes can only work to break down larger molecules, but not build them
enzymes can only work to build larger molecules, but not break them down
Every cell contains all of the following EXCEPT
cell membrane
DNA
ribosomes
cytoplasm
mitochondria
All of the following are found in a plant cell and not an animal cell EXCEPT
mitochondria
chloroplast
cell wall
large central vacuole
Which cell is the plant cell?
round cell on the left
rectangular cell on the right
The cell membrane is primarily constructed out of
phospholipids and proteins
phospholipids and nucleic acids
proteins and carbohydrates
carbohydrates and nucleic acids
What are protein channels and protein pumps?
proteins acting as enzymes which aid in digestion
proteins acting as enzymes which aid in the building or larger molecules
transport proteins in the cell membrane
proteins involved in cell to cell recognition
If cells containing 10% sodium are placed in a solution with 20% sodium. What type of solution is this and what would happen?
hypertonic, water would enter the cell
hypotonic, water would enter the cell
hypertonic, water would leave the cell
hypotonic, water would leave the cell
If a cell containing 5% NaCl is placed in an environment that is 5% NaCl. That environment would be described as
isotonic
hypertonic
hypotonic
hydroponic
Which is the only type of transport that moves particles from an area of low concentration to an area of higher concentration (against the concentration gradient)
simple diffusion
facilitated diffusion
spontaneous transport
active transport
How to cells release waste by fusing a vesicle with the cell membrane?
exocytosis
endocytosis
Which organelles are involved with energy conversion?
golgi apparatus and centrioles
spindle fibers and chloroplast
chloroplasts and mitochondria
mitochondria and endoplasmic reticulum
Which bond is broken to release the energy stored in ATP (also converts it to ADP)
the bond between the 2nd and 3rd (farthest away from sugar molecule) phosphate group
the bond between the 1st (closest to sugar molecule) and 2nd phosphate
the bond between adenine (C) and sugar (B)
bond between sugar (B) and 1st phosphate group
Reactants of glucose metabolism (cellular respiration) include
oxygen and glucose
carbon dioxide, water, ATP
oxygen and ATP
glucose and water
The second state of glucose metabolism (cellular respiration) is
Glycolysis
Krebs Cycle
Electron Transport Chain
Light dependent reactions
Which stage of glucose metabolism (cellular respiration) produces the most ATP?
Glycolysis
Krebs Cycle
Electron Transport Chain
Calvin Cycle
Which organelle does photosynthesis occur in? (hint: animal cells don't have this organelle)
ribosomes
mitochondria
chloroplast
golgi apparatus
The diagram represents which reaction? (hint: line "A" represents light energy)
cellular respiration
protein synthesis
hydrolysis reaction
photosynthesis
The products of photosynthesis are
glucose and oxygen
carbon dioxide and water
water and glucose
oxygen and water
How are photosynthesis and cellular respiration related to each other?
the products of one are the reactants of the other (and vice versa)
they both occur exclusively in animal cells
they use the same exact organelle for both processes
none of these
What plays the role of "final electron acceptor" in the electron transport chain of cellular respiration?
oxygen
glucose
carbon dioxide
fructose
All of the following pathways are aerobic (require oxygen) EXCEPT
Krebs Cycle
Electron Transport Chain
Glycolysis
Which type of cell would you expect to find a higher number of mitochondria?
muscle cell
skin cell
bone cell
nerve cell
What would buildup during breakdown of glucose in an anaerobic environment?
oxygen
water
lactic acid
lactase
ALL cells contain all of the following EXCEPT
ribosomes
DNA
cell membrane
cytoplasm
mitochondria
Someone has a problem breaking down waste material in their cells. Which organelle is probably isn't functioning properly?
nucleus
ribosomes
lysosomes
vacuoles
Which is NOT part of cell theory?
all living organisms are composed of one or more cells
the cell is the basic unit of structure and organization in organisms
cells arise from pre-existing cells
every cell contains mitochondria
Where is DNA located in prokaryotes
nucleus
cytoplasm
cell membrane
ribosome
In eukaryotes, where is DNA located and replicated
ribosomes
golgi
cytoplasm
nucleus
Which of the following could NOT be part of a DNA nucleotide
deoxyribose
thymine
phosphate
uracil
Which of the following could make up one nucleotide found in DNA
adenine + phosphate group + cytosine
deoxyribose + phosphate group + polymerase
cytosine + phosphate + ribose
deoxyribose + phosphate group + thymine
a population is
All the nonliving and living organisms that live in a particular area
All the different species that live in a particular area
All the individuals of a species that live in a particular area
only the nonliving things found in a particular area
What molecule is used to produce ATP in the mitochondria?
carbon dioxide
glucose
nitrogen gas
amino acids
An enzyme that works in the mouth stops working when it hits the stomach; why is that?
Enzymes function only within a small temperature range.
Enzymes do not work after they've been used.
Enzymes function within a specific pH range.
Enzymes function only within the location they are initiated.
The light-dependent reaction of photosynthesis produces--
energy
glucose
CO2 and O2
ATP, NADPH, H+, & O2
Why would an accumulation of acid rain in lakes and rivers kill off life?
It inhibits enzyme activity.
It breaks down nutrients in the water.
It blocks sunlight from reaching the marine life.
It increases the oxygen levels in the lake water.
People who are lactose intolerant are missing--
an enzyme
a lipid
a carbohydrate
a nucleic acid
Which is a reactant for the Calvin cycle?
glucose
carbon dioxide
light
oxygen
What is the energy conversion that occurs in the mitochondria?
energy in oxygen to carbon dioxide
water and radiant energy is needed for anaerobic respiration to take place
carbon dioxide to glucose
energy in glucose is transferred to ATP
What the diffusion of water across a membrane called?
cellular respiration
active transport
osmosis
photosynthesis
What is the function of the ribosomes?
transport of materials
production of ATP
synthesis of proteins
storage of hereditary information
Which cell structure is responsible for the storage of water?
A
B
C
D
Which macromolecule contains nitrogen?
carbohydrates
lipids
proteins
fatty acids
What kind of relationship is between a tick and a dog; tick is benefitting and dog is being harmed.
parasitism
mutualism
commensalism
competition
What type of relationship occurs between a shark and remora fish; fish benefit from shark but shark is neither helped nor harmed.
parasitism
mutualism
commensalism
competition
What biome has the most biodiversity?
desert
tropical rainforest
tundra
taiga
All the living and abiotic parts of an environment are--
an organism
a population
a community
an ecosystem
Acid rain causes changes to what in aquatic systems?
size
temperature
pH
types of plant life present
Which organism can be in more than one trophic level?
frog
grasshopper
rabbit
owl
Bacteria living in soil play an important role in the cycling of which element in an ecosystem?
nitrogen
carbon
phosphorus
oxygen
The removal of which of the following groups would cause an immediate decrease in the amount of energy flowing through the system?
The arrows represented most likely indicate
Which statement describes an interaction that helps maintain the dynamic equilibrium of this ecosystem?
The H in HIPO (relating to ecology) means (a) .
What does the I in HIPO stand for?
(a)
What does the P in HIPO stand for?
(a)
The variable that a scientist is testing (can change)
dependent
control
independent
experimental
The variable that a scientist is measuring
dependent
control
independent
experimental
The process of testing a hypothesis
experiment
data collection
conclusion
inference
Information that you already know, that is based on prior experience.
hypothesis
inference
conclusion
experiment
A _________ compares your data to your hypothesis.
experiment
data
graphs
conclusion
The following two graphs show sea urchin availability and consumption by otters.
What trend and/or relationship do you see in both of these graphs?
Larger urchins are found near Attu Island, and smaller urchin are rarely consumed near either island.
Larger urchins are found in Amchitka, and smaller urchin are rarely consumed near either island.
Similar sized urchins are found in both islands, and urchins are consumed evenly regardless of size.
Similar sized urchins are found in both islands, and only small urchins are consumed.
What do these graphs suggests in regards to which sized urchins are preferred by otters?
Otters prefer to eat small sea urchins.
Otters prefer to eat mid-sized to large urchins.
Otters do not have a preference for urchin size.
Otters refuse to eat medium sized urchins.
This graph shows the relationship between the size of a sea urchin (diameter) and the thickness of its protective shell for two different species.
What does this graph reveal about sea urchins?
Purple urchins have a greater thickness than red urchins.
Red urchins have a greater thickness than purple urchins.
Both urchins have the same thickness.
How do keystone species affect biodiversity
They reduce biodiversity
They increase biodiversity
They do not affect biodiversity
They limit biodiversity
What kind of microscope can see bacteria cells stained with dye?
Compound (Light) microscope
Dissecting Microscope
scanning electron microscope
transmission electron microscope
Which microscope could be used to see the INNER PARTS of dead cell's organelles (smaller parts)?
Dissecting Microscope
Compound (Light) Microscope
Scanning Electron Microscope
Transmission Electron Microscope
Which microscope could be used to see the OUTER PARTS of dead cell's organelles (smaller parts)?
Dissecting Microscope
Compound (Light) Microscope
Scanning Electron Microscope
Transmission Electron Microscope
Which microscope could be used to see a whole insect, like a bee, in greater detail?
Dissecting Microscope
Compound (Light) Microscope
Scanning Electron Microscope
Transmission Electron Microscope
True or False: Bubbles/min is measured on the X-axis of this graph
True
False
True or False: Depth is measured on the X-axis of this graph
True
False
The X-axis most commonly measures which variable?
Independent
Dependent
Control
Constant
The Y-axis most commonly measures which variable?
Independent
Dependent
Control
Constant
What is the DV?
What conclusions can be drawn form this graph? (CO2 is Carbon Dioxide)
Atmospheric carbon dioxide is responsible for global warming
Atmospheric Carbon Dioxide Levels in parts per million have been rising since 1960
Atmospheric Carbon Dioxide Levels in parts per million have been falling since 1960
Atmospheric carbon dioxide levels have not meaningfully changed in the past several decades
Sarah forgot to add units to her graph, leaving both the X and Y axis without numbers. What can we still interpret from Sarah's Graph?
The enzyme works best as a specific temperature
The enzyme works best at all temperatures
The enzyme activity is dependent on pH
This enzyme would work for bacteria that live in volcanos and humans equally well
Which of these inferences BEST suits the graph of species 5?
A population of bacteria goes through periods of activity and inactivity
A population of mice increases and becomes stable
A population of birds increases in the spring, but decrease 2 weeks later
A population of wolves slowly increases and then rapidly increases
conclusion
