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WorksheetsLife Science Review Qrt 1 and 2
Total questions: 167
Worksheet time: 3hrs 41mins
Biology starts at the level of ___________ and moves through the study of biospheres.
atoms
cells
organs
organisms
The basic building blocks of matter
atoms
elements
molecules
organisms
A living thing
element
molecule
isotope
organism
The correct order for the organization of living things is
cell -> tissue -> organ -> organ system -> organism
cell -> atom -> organ system -> organism -> tissue
cell -> atom -> molecule -> organism -> organ system
tissue -> cell -> organism -> organ -> organ system
a major component of genes and proteins
nitrogen
sulfur
iron
oxygen
major part of photosynthesis and respiration
carbon
hydrogen
sulfur
calcium
makes up about 63% of the mass of animals and 75% of the mass of plants
nitrogen
carbon
oxygen
hydrogen
the main element in the hard part of bones
nitrogen
hydrogen
oxygen
calcium
is an important part of dna molecules
phosphorus
hydrogen
sulfur
iron
non found naturally in earth, must be combined with other elements like oxygen
phosphorus
sulfur
calcium
hydrogen
What is the difference between CO and Co?
They are the same.
CO is an element and Co is a compound.
CO is a compound and Co is an element.
All matter is made of _____.
light
energy
cells
atoms
What is the function of the ribosome?
the place where proteins are made
organelle that breaks down sugar to release the energy in it
uses light energy to make sugar from carbon dioxide and water
used for temporary storage of materials like water, waste, food and other cellular materials
(these are very large in plant cells)
What is the function of the mitochondrion?
contain digestive chemicals that help break down food molecules, cell wastes, and worn-out cell parts.
organelle that breaks down sugar to release the energy in it
region of the nucleus helps make ribosomes
sort proteins and other cellular substances and package them into vesicles
What is the function of the endoplasmic reticulum?
rganelle that breaks down sugar to release the energy in it
protects the cell and regulates interactions between the cell and its environment
contains the instructions for everything the cell does
processes cellular materials and allows for the movement of these materials around the cell
Function of this organelle?
transport proteins
package and ship proteins
synthesize proteins
digests food and worn-out organelles
What is a group of cells that are alike and work together?
a cell team
a tissue
a cell family
Cells form tissues, tissues form organs, organs work together to form
lungs
organ systems
skin
heart
Organs that work together are part of a(n) ________________________.
cells
tissue
organ system
Nucleus
For her science project, Suzanne made an animal cell using a rectangular shoe box, pipe cleaners, and construction paper. One comment that the teacher made was that Suzanne should not have used a shoe box. Why did the teacher make this comment?
Animal cells are more round and do not have a rigid cell wall.
Animal cell shape is more like a stop sign than a rectangle.
Plant cell shape is more round than rectangular.
Plant and animal cells have a similar shape.
Four cells were examined under the microscope. The following table shows the organelles that were identified in each cell. Based on the table above, which of the following is the best conclusion?
Cells A and B are plant cells.
Cells B and D are plant cells.
Only cell B is a plant cell.
Only cell C is a plant cell.
An animal cell has the following except a/an...
Nucleus
Lysosome
Cell Wall
Endoplasmic reticulum
Which of the followings are types of animal tissue?
connective
muscle
ground
epithelial
Which of the followings are types of plant tissues?
connective
epidermal
vascular
epithelial
This tissue is found in between other tissues everywhere in the body. Which tissue is this?
connective
muscle
epithelial
nervous
This tissue is responsible for movements in our body.
connective
muscle
epithelial
nervous
This tissue makes the organ system that controls the body's movements, sends and carries signals to and from the different parts of the body, and has a role in controlling bodily functions. Which tissue is this?
connective
muscle
epithelial
nervous
What is mean by homeostasis?
Controls and coordinates body activities through chemical
controls and coordinates body activities through electrical impulses
For maintenance of a steady state in the internal environment
remove metabolic waste products from the cel
The balanced maintenance of an organism’s internal environment is called:
compensating
homeostasis
balancing
routine
The group of organisms that use the process of homeostasis includes
mammals, only
animals, only
plants and animals
all living things
Which organ acts as a control center of a homeostasis process?
Cells of organism must replicate for ?
growth
repair of damaged tissue
replacement of dying cells.
All of the above
In which stage of the cell cycle does nuclear splitting take place?
G2
S
Mitosis
Cytokinesis
What is the division of cytoplasm called?
chromosome
mitosis
cytokinesis
the cell cycle
Bacteria is an example of a(n) ______ organism.
unicellular
multicellular
nonliving
mammal
1. What does the prefix "uni" means?
1. Two
2. One
4.many
3. What does the prefix "multi" means?
1. many
2. one
3. single
The process on the right is:
Right: meiosis
Right: cloning
Right: meiosis
Right: mitosis
What occurs in meiosis but NOT in mitosis?
chromosome replication
the joining of homologous chromosomes and crossing over.
production of daughter cells
alignment of chromosomes along the metaphase plate (middle)
One division
Mitosis
Meiosis
Both MItosis and Meiosis
Daughter cells are not identical to parent cell
Mitosis
Meiosis
Both MItosis and Meiosis
Results with same # of chromosomes as parent cell
Mitosis
Meiosis
Both MItosis and Meiosis
Daughter cells are identical to parent cell
Mitosis
Meiosis Both
MItosis and Meiosis
Creates body cells
Mitosis
Meiosis
Both MItosis and Meiosis
Starts with one parent cell
Mitosis
Meiosis
Both MItosis and Meiosis
Associated with sexual reproduction
Mitosis
Meiosis
Both MItosis and Meiosis
Undergoes DNA replication
Mitosis
Meiosis
Both MItosis and Meiosis
During interphase the cell ___________.
divides into two cells
divides its nucleus
replicates its DNA
replicates the organelles within the cell
What happens after mitosis in order to divide the cytoplasm?
(a)
Cyto means cell(s) and kinesis means movement
True
False
What is the division of cytoplasm called?
chromosome
mitosis
cytokinesis
the cell cycle
Cell division in prokaryotes that forms two genetically identical cells.
cloning
budding
fission
regeneration
vegetative reproduction
When a new organism grows by mitosis and cell division on the body of its parent.
budding
fission
regeneration
vegetative reproduction
mitotic cell division
Occurs when an animal offspring grows from a piece of its parent.
fission
budding
mitotic cell division
regeneration
vegetative
An example of an organisms that can typically reproduce through regeneration.
sea urchins
sea stars
sponges
planarians
all of these
Which types of organisms typically reproduce by fission?
hydra
bacteria
planaria
plants
all of these
A positive aspect (thing) about asexual reproduction is that ______________________.
there is no genetic diversity
it is easier, faster, and makes more offspring
there is genetic diversity
it requires a male and female
A negative aspect (thing) about asexual reproduction is that there is/are ______________________.
no genetic diversity
sperm and eggs being made
genetic diversity
possible difficulty in finding a mate if you are a rare species
A negative aspect (thing) about sexual reproduction is that there is/are ______________________.
no genetic diversity
all clones being produced
genetic diversity
possible difficulty in finding a mate if you are a rare species
A positive aspect (thing) about sexual reproduction is that there is/are ______________________.
no genetic diversity
all clones being produced
genetic diversity
Some advantages of sexual reproduction include: (select all that apply)
genetic variation
improves chances of adapting to the environment
helps species survive catastrophes
it doesn't take as much energy as asexual reproduction
What type of asexual reproduction does the figure represent?
Binary Fission
Budding
Vegetative Propagation
Fragmentation
What type of asexual reproduction does the figure represent?
Binary Fission
Budding
Vegetative Propagation
Fragmentation
What do we call the table used to calculate the probability of an offspring's genotype?
Punnett Square
Venn Diagram
Avogadro's Graph
Circle of Life
Dominant genotypes are written with:
Upper case always
Lower case always
Recessive genotypes are written with:
Upper case always
Lower case always
Dd is
Dominant
Recessive
Both
None
dd is
Dominant
Recessive
Both
None
TT and Tt are/is
Dominant
Recessive
Both
None
"T" is dominant, "t" is recessive. If an organism has the genes "Tt."
Which will trait will result?
"T" dominant
"t" recessive
"G" is dominant, "g" is recessive. If an organism has the genes "gg."
Which will trait will result?
"G" dominant
"g" recessive
A ______ is part of the DNA code on a chromosome.
gene
genotype
phenotype
gender
A genetic factor that blocks another genetic factor is called a(n) _______.
genetic trait
heredity trait
recessive trait
dominant trait
The study of ______ is called genetics.
heredity
dominance
pea plants
mutations
Gregor Mendel studied heredity using _____ plants.
rose
pea
maize
tundra
________ is the study of how traits are passed from parents to offspring.
Fertilization
Genetics
Seed production
Selective breeding
A recessive trait is observed when _______ recessive genetic factors are present in offspring.
0
1
2
3
A flower's red color an example of a....
Genotype
Phenotype
A dog's soft fur an example of a....
Genotype
Phenotype
TT an example of a....
Genotype
Phenotype
Tt an example of a....
Genotype
Phenotype
This is the concrete and observable result of organism’s genotype.
(a)
This refers to the pairing of alleles showing an individual's collection of genes.
(a)
The two types of alleles are (select two)
dominant
doughnut
expressive
recessive
The different forms of a gene
alleles
atoms
proteins
wheels
Segments of DNA are called _______________________
Genes
Alleles
Traits
Chromosomes
Which of the following is the correct definition for a genotype?
The physical expression of a gene. (Characteristics)
A strand of DNA made up of multiple mutations.
The expression of one of your parents traits.
The set of genes in our DNA which is responsible for a particular trait.
Which of the following is the correct definition for a phenotype?
The physical expression of a gene. (Characteristics)
A strand of DNA made up of multiple mutations.
The expression of one of your parents traits.
The set of genes in our DNA which is responsible for a particular trait.
How does a mutation affect an organism?
It changes their traits
It changes their DNA only
It doesn't change anything
When one or both parents pass down a mutation, it is called?
Genetic Mutation
Inherited Mutation
Chromosome mutation
When there is a small change in an organisms DNA, it s called?
genetic mutation
inherited mutation
chromsome mutation
When a mutation happens in the chromosomes, it s called?
genetic mutation
inherited mutation
chromosome mutation
In what 3 ways can genes be mutated? (hint: 3 answers)
Deletion
Substitution
Added
Mutated
What does tRNA "transfer"?
amino acids
nucleic acids
nucleotides
AUG
Who took a picture of DNA using X-ray diffraction?
Rosalind Franklin
Watson & Crick
Oswald Avery
Hershey & Chase
Who developed the double-helix model of DNA?
Watson & Crick
Avery
Hershey & Chase
Franklin
