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WorksheetsEarth & Life Science Quiz Party!
Total questions: 22
Worksheet time: 15mins
What do you call this diagram?
(a)
Based on the phylogenetic tree above, which two living species are most likely to have similar proteins?
A and F
E and F
F and G
B and C
What pattern of evolution does the figure show?
Convergent
Punctuated Equilibrium
Gradualism
Coevolution
What do this figure represent? This is a vital part of our body's Peripheral Nervous System.
(a)
Name the type of reproduction that needs two individuals to produce an offspring.
(a)
If a DNA strand contains the bases CGTACTGAAC then its complimentary base will contain:
AUTCGTACAG
TACGATCATT
GCAUGACUUG
GCATGACTTG
This theory states that only species with ideal or superior characteristics are able
to survive the changing environment and thus replicate.
Gradualism
Punctuated equilibrium
Theory of Natural Selection
Theory of Descent with Modification
Which of the following is NOT a form of asexual reproduction?
Budding
Fragmentation
Fertilization
Fission
Cheetah are considered viviparous animal because they...
give milk to their babies.
lay eggs.
are born alive.
can swim.
Which system acts as a barrier from the sun and helps regulate body temperature?
Respiratory
Integumentary
Endocrine
Skeletal
Which two body systems work together to break down food into energy and rid the body of the waste produced during this process?
Respiratory & Digestive
Integumentary & Excretory
Circulatory & Respiratory
Digestive & Excretory
What three systems work together to move the body?
Integumentary, Circulatory, Skeletal
Skeletal, Muscular, Nervous
Immune, Muscular, Nervous
Respiratory, Urinary, Excretory
What is the name of the muscle below the lungs that helps with breathing?
Alveoli
Bronchi
Trachea
Diaphragm
The nervous system helps the respiratory system by...
protecting and supporting the heart.
sending the message to diaphragm to contract.
exchanging gases in the lungs.
breaking down nutrients needed by the lungs.
The nervous system interacts with the ____ system when it sends a message to the adrenal glands to release the hormone "adrenaline" into our blood.
immune
endocrine
circulatory
urinary
True or false: Identical twins are genetic clones
(a)
What is the ultimate source of genetic variation?
Interbreeding
Hybridization
Radiation
Mutation
Which of these would NOT be a case of GM (genetic modification)?
Square watermelons
BT corn
Clone mammoths
Golden rice
Reasons for preserving biodiversity include all of the following EXCEPT:
increasing the chances of discovering organisms with medicinal value.
isolating unique genetic material so it can be incorporated into existing crops.
preventing natural evolution or for poaching
finding new plants that can supplement the world’s food supply
Penguins are powerful swimmers. Scientists have concluded that penguins evolved adaptations for powerful swimming early in their evolutionary history. Which of the following pieces of evidence did scientists most likely use to make this conclusion?
DNA sequences of different penguin species
fossils showing the shape of ancient penguins’ wings and feathers
maps of the global distribution of penguin species
x-rays of the bone structure in modern penguins’ wings
Match the corresponding unifying theme of life to its definition.
Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding transcription in eukaryotic cells?
Transcription takes place in the cytoplasm.
RNA polymerase requires a sequence on DNA to show it where to bind
Transcription results in strands that contain uracil instead of thymine.
RNA polymerase only transcribes one side of the DNA strand.
