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Spring Final Exam Review

Total questions: 90

Worksheet time: 1hrs 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Process of copying a nucleotide sequence of DNA to form a complementary strand of mRNA

a)

Translation

b)

Transcription

c)

Replication

d)

Synthesis

2.

Molecule that makes up proteins (monomer of proteins)

a)

Ribosome

b)

rRNA

c)

Ribose

d)

Amino acid

3.

Carries copies of DNA's genetic material from the nucleus to ribosomes in the cytoplasm.

a)

messenger RNA (mRNA)

b)

transfer RNA (tRNA)

c)

ribosomal RNA (rRNA)

d)

Ribosome

4.

Sequence of 3 consecutive nucleotides that code for one amino acid

a)

Anti-codon

b)

Protein

c)

Bases

d)

Codon

5.

Process by which mRNA is decoded and a protein is produced

a)

Transcription

b)

Translation

c)

Replication

d)

Synthesis

6.

In RNA, the base thymine is replaced with this base that will bond Adenine instead in RNA.

a)

Cytosine

b)

Guanine

c)

Uracil

d)

Ribose

7.

Nucleic acid molecule that transmits (carries) the genetic information for protein synthesis

a)

DNA

b)

RNA

c)

Ribosome

d)

Amino acid

8.

The creation or combination of something

a)

mutation

b)

transcription

c)

translation

d)

synthesis

9.

Composed of a sugar, phosphate group, and nitrogenous base. These are the building blocks of DNA.

a)

codon

b)

nucleotide

c)

protein

d)

amino acid

10.

Examples are: cytosine, adenine, thymine, and guanine.

a)

nitrogenous bases

b)

sugars

c)

phosphate groups

d)

amino acids

11.

Organelle that is the site of protein synthesis

a)

ribosomes

b)

Golgi body

c)

cell membrane

d)

chloroplasts

12.

There are 4 Nitrogenous bases in DNA, which pairs with Thymine (T)?

a)

Adenine (A)

b)

Guanine (G)

c)

Cytosine (C)

d)

Uracil (U)

13.

There are 4 Nitrogenous bases in DNA, which pairs with Guanine (G)?

a)

Adenine (A)

b)

Thymine (T)

c)

Cytosine (C)

d)

Uracil (U)

14.

Which is heterozygous ?

a)

Tt

b)

TT

15.

Which is homozygous ?

a)

Ee

b)

EE

16.

What is a phenotype?

a)

The genetic make up (code or letters)

b)

The physical appearance of a gene

17.

having two of the same genes for the trait (sometimes called purebred)

a)

homozygous

b)

hetrozygous

c)

protein

d)

chromosome

18.

having two different genes for a trait (sometimes called hybrid)

a)

protein

b)

homozygous

c)

heterozygous

d)

genotype

19.
An allele whose trait only shows up when no dominant allele is present.
a)
hidden allele
b)
dominant allele
c)
recessive allele
d)
present allele
20.
A heterozygous yellow pea plant's genotype would be:
a)
YY
b)
yy
c)
Yy
d)
Yg
21.
An organism's appearance is known as its
a)
heredity
b)
phenotype
c)
genotype
d)
pedigree
22.

Which of the following genotypes is a homozygous (purebreed)?

a)

Bb

b)

Gg

c)

bb

d)

Dd

23.

What is the definition of phenotype?

a)

The physical expression of a trait

b)

The genetic combination of alleles

c)

A gene on the DNA strand

d)

A variation of a gene

24.
One form of a gene is called_______________
a)
a DNA
b)
a Phenotype
c)
a trait
d)
an allele
25.
Which of the following is a phenotype?
a)
Bb
b)
Black fur
26.

A __________ carries information that determines one of your traits.

a)

chromosome

b)

gene

c)

trait

d)

Punnett square

27.

What is the definition of an allele?

a)

One variation of a gene

b)

The part of a DNA strand that codes for a protein

c)

Having two identical copies of a gene

d)

Have two different copies of a gene

28.

Which is an example of an allele?

a)

eye color

b)

Bb

c)

brown eyes

d)

BB

29.

What is an inherited characteristic that helps organisms survive?

a)

Evolution

b)

Adaptation

c)

Natural Selection

d)

Extinction

30.

Evolution is...

a)

changes over time in populations

b)

natural process that passes favorable traits

c)

historical timeline of fossils

d)

the process in which an animal dies out

31.

Natural selection is the process that passes down ____________________ traits.

a)

Same

b)

Old

c)

Useless

d)

Favorable

32.

A mistake or change that occurs in the DNA sequence is called a ______________________.

a)

Extinction

b)

Speciation

c)

Mutation

d)

Genetic Variation

33.

The process in which an animal cannot reproduce any more and dies out is known as _________________________.

a)

Speciation

b)

Extinction

c)

Evolution

d)

Natural Selection

34.

When there is a difference in population based on genes, it is said to be a _______________.

a)

Mutation

b)

Speciation

c)

Extinction

d)

Genetic Variation

35.
Group of organisms capable of interbreeding and producing fertile offspring.
a)
species
b)
gene pool
c)
population
d)
homologous structure
36.
Gradual change in a population through adaptations over time.
a)
migration
b)
directional selection
c)
evolution
d)
speciation
37.
Group of organisms all of the same species, living in the same place at the same time.
a)
gene pool
b)
population
c)
species
d)
evolution
38.
mechanism by which individuals that have inherited beneficial adaptions produce more offspring on average than do other individuals 
a)
Fitness
b)
Natural Selection
c)
Evolution
d)
Artificial Selection
39.
measure of an organisms's ability to survive and produce offspring relative to other members of a population 
a)
Natural Selection
b)
Adaptation
c)
Fitness
d)
Variation
40.
Darwin referred to this as survival of the fittest. Over time, it results in changes in the inherited characteristics of a population. 
a)
Natural Selection
b)
Genetic Variation
c)
Survival of the Fittest
d)
Extinction
41.

An organism that can move on its own

a)

Mobile

b)

Non-mobile

c)

Anaerobic

d)

Aerobic

42.

A simple cell WITHOUT a nucleus

a)

unicellular

b)

multicellular

c)

prokaryote

d)

eukaryote

43.

Putting things into groups based on similarities and differences

a)

classification

b)

biology

c)

biochemistry

d)

natural selection

44.

When an organism can reproduce WITHOUT sex

a)

asexual

b)

anaerobic

c)

aerobic

d)

sexual

45.

When an organism must eat to obtain the nutrients it needs

a)

heterotroph

b)

autotroph

c)

prokaryote

d)

eukaryote

46.

When an organism can create its own food from the sun

a)

asexual

b)

mobile

c)

autotroph

d)

multicellular

47.

A complex cell WITH a nucleus

a)

prokaryote

b)

asexual

c)

autotroph

d)

eukaryote

48.

When an organism can only reproduce WITH sex

a)

asexual

b)

autotroph

c)

heterotroph

d)

sexual

49.
a)

Autotroph

b)

Heterotroph

50.
a)

Prokaryote

b)

Eukaryote

51.
a)

cell wall

b)

no cell wall

52.
What is this an example of?
a)
vestigial structures
b)
embryology
c)
homologous structures
d)
fossil record
53.
According to this data, the unknown bacterial species is most closely related to: 
a)
Species I
b)
Species II
c)
Species III
d)
Species IV
54.

Similar embryological development in different organisms indicating a common ancestry or evolutionary origin.

a)

Molecular Homology

b)

Morphology

c)

Adaptation

d)

Embryology

55.

Preserved remains or evidence of ancient organism.

a)

Vestigial Structure

b)

Fossils

c)

Homologous structure

d)

Analogous structure

56.
study of the distribution of organisms around the world 
a)
Evolution
b)
Biogeography
c)
Extinction
d)
Gradualism
57.
differences in physical traits of an individual from the group to which it belongs
a)
Adaptation
b)
Variation
c)
Fittness
d)
Natural Selection
58.

the combined genetic information of all members of a population

a)

gene flow

b)

gene pool

c)

evolution

d)

generation

59.
What is the original source of almost all energy in most ecosystems?
a)
carbohydrates
b)
sunlight
c)
water
d)
carbon
60.
An organism that needs to eat other organisms to obtain energy is known as a:
a)
Autotroph
b)
Producer
c)
Consumer
d)
Mutualist
61.

The nonliving parts of an ecosystem.

a)

Abiotic factors

b)

Biotic factors

62.
The living portions of the ecosystem.
a)
Biotic factors
b)
Abiotic factors
63.

Plants that convert energy from the sun are also called

a)

decomposers

b)

primary consumers

c)

secondary consumers

d)

producers

64.

What are the abiotic factors in this image?

a)

water, sunlight, dirt, air

b)

birds and plants

c)

birds, water, dirt

d)

plants, water

65.

An individual belonging to a specific species is a

a)

Biotic

b)

Community

c)

Organism

d)

Reptile

66.
Two or more members of a particular species living and interacting in the same area
a)
Community
b)
Population
c)
Organisms
d)
Biosphere
67.

All of the squirrels living in Hubbard Park would be considered a

a)

population

b)

community

c)

ecosystem

d)

organism

68.
Different populations living and interacting with each other in the same area
a)
Biome
b)
Ecosystem
c)
Community
d)
Niche
69.

All of the fish and aquatic plants living in Mirror Lake are considered a

a)

species

b)

population

c)

community

d)

biome

70.

The portion of the planet in which living things are found

a)

ecosystem

b)

biosphere

c)

biome

d)

atmosphere

71.

Organisms that break down decaying material are

a)

consumers

b)

producers

c)

decomposers

72.

From an ecological standpoint, all of the humans in Meriden are called a

a)

population

b)

community

c)

ecosystem

d)

species

73.

Long Island Sound, including the plants and animals living in it, is considered a(n)

a)

biosphere

b)

ecosystem

c)

community

d)

population

74.
Permits blood to move through the body to carry nutrients, oxygen, hormones, etc.
a)
respiratory system
b)
reproductive system
c)
circulatory system
d)
none of these
75.
The process by which the body breaks down food into energy
a)
excretion
b)
digestion
76.
Made up of 8 organs that release hormones to control the metabolism and growth of the body
a)
excretory system
b)
excretion
c)
endocrine system
d)
hormone system
77.
System that ensures continuation of the species
a)
reproductive system
b)
respiratory system
c)
endocrine system
d)
digestive system
78.
The system used to take in oxygen to the lungs
a)
respiration
b)
respiratory system
c)
reproductive system
d)
circulatory system
79.
The process by which wastes are removed from the body
a)
digestion
b)
excretion
80.
A group of organs that work together to perform a major function in the body
a)
organ
b)
organ system
c)
tissue
d)
cell
81.
The system composed of bones to help support and protect the body
a)
muscular system
b)
endocrine system
c)
skeletal system
d)
nervous system
82.
The system composed of muscles that help in movement
a)
skeletal system
b)
digestive system 
c)
muscular system
d)
endocrine system
83.

What is the function of the cardiovascular / circulatory system?

a)

To provide nutrients to the whole body

b)

To maintain homeostasis for the body

c)

To fight off infection or disease

d)

To transport nutrients, oxygen, and blood throughout the body

84.

What is the function of the nervous system?

a)

Controls all parts of the body; sends signals between the brain, spinal cord, and nerve endings

b)

What happens when you get nervous to do something

c)

To fight off diseases

d)

To carry oxygen, nutrients, and blood throughout the body

85.
When tissues come together, they form ___________.
a)
cells
b)
atoms
c)
organs
d)
systems
86.
Which body system is responsible for protecting the structures underneath from infection and disease? (think the skin)
a)
Integumentary System
b)
Digestive System
c)
Respiratory System
d)
Excretory System
87.
A collection of the same kinds of cells working together to do the same job.
a)
cells
b)
tissues
c)
organs
d)
systems
88.

Any living thing or individual

a)

Cell

b)

Organism

c)

Tissue

d)

Organelle

89.
What body system removes the waste from your body? 
a)
Circulatory
b)
Excretory
c)
Digestive
d)
Respiratory
90.
What body system breaks down food for energy?
a)
Urinary System
b)
Digestive System
c)
Lymphatic System
d)
Respiratory
Respiratory System

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