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WorksheetsBiology SOL Practice 2022
Total questions: 173
Worksheet time: 6hrs 46mins
Which statement best describes the predator-prey relationship displayed on this graph?
There is no relationship between the predator and prey.
When the prey population increases, the predator population decreases.
When the prey population increases, the predator population increases.
when the predator population increases, the prey population increases.
What is carrying capacity?
A condition that occurs when two or more organisms compete for the same resources within an ecological community
A relationship in which two organisms are mutually dependent on each other for survivial
All the biotic and abiotic factors and the interactions among them in a given area
The maximum number of organisms an ecosystem can support
In the graph to the right, what is the population of deer at the carrying capacity of the environment?
3
7
70
40
The graph to the right shows the interaction of the wolf and moose populations on Isle Pekie. If the moose population continues to increase, the wolves' food supply will increase. What will most likely happen to the wolf population as a result?
It will decrease.
It will increase.
It will remain the same.
The picture to the right represents a sunny, dry desert.
Which factor most likely limits the desert’s carrying
capacity for plant life?
the number of animals that eat plants
the amount of sunlight
the availability of space to grow
the availability of water
The graph provided shows the population of an organism introduced to a new environment and how the population changed over 60 days.
After the sharp rise, there was a leveling off of the population. What does this indicate?
The life expectancy of the organisms in this population is about thirty (30) days.
This environment has only enough resources to support 250-300 individuals of this organism.
This organism needs thirty (30) days to reach maturity before it can reproduce.
This species is unable to reproduce, in any habitat, beyond a population of around 300 individuals.
An incomplete concept map of carrying capacity is provided.
Which of the following factors below should be placed in the "Factors that Decrease" side of the concept map?
Increase in reproductive success
Decrease in available living space
Increase in availability of freshwater
Decrease in population of predators
The populations of four species introduced into a new ecosystem are plotted for the first one hundred days in the graph provided.
Which species was first to reach the carrying capacity of the ecosystem for that particular kind of organism?
Species 1
Species 2
Species 3
Species 4
The picture shows what type of succession?
primary
secondary
tertiary
quadanary
What is the correct order in this pond succession?
A, B, C, D
D, C, B, A
B, A, D, C
C, D, A, B
The forest in panel #8 is a...
pioneer species
climax community
tertiary community
intermediate species
Succession type?
primary succession
secondary succession
tertiary succession
variable succession
The first species to appear in an area:
discovering species
pioneer species
new species
colonizing species
What is the order of succession shown in this figure?
Hint: A disturbance must occur first!
Would an oak tree be one of the first or last species to grow?
First
Last
Which process converts carbon in the form of sugar into carbon dioxide gas?
Bioremediation
Photosynthesis
Cellular respiration
Transpiration
According to this diagram, what are two methods by which water on land (in lakes and streams) returns to the oceans? (Select TWO answers)
Surface runoff
Groundwater
Evaporation
Precipitation
According to this diagram, what are two methods by which water is converted to vapor? (Select TWO answers)
Condensation
Transpiration
Evaporation
Precipitation
Which of the processes associated with the water cycle might be responsible for helping to clean or filter the water? (Select TWO answers)
Infiltration (also called percolation)
Transpiration
Precipitation
Runoff
Which two orgainsms have hair?
Sharks & Ray Finned Fish
Primates & Rodents
Birds & Crocodiles
If this pedigree shows a recessive disorder, what MUST the genotype of individual 4 be?
HH
Hh
hh
Biologists have found that a form of deafness is a recessive trait in dogs. If a female dog that is heterozygous for the trait mates with a male dog that is deaf, what percent of their offspring will be deaf?
0%
50%
75%
100%
The genotype for a yellow plant is...
In the punnett square, what is the probability for white fur?
In the punnett square below, what belongs in the missing square
The process of "crossing over" occurs in what phase of meiosis?
anaphase 1
prophase 1
prophase 2
telophase 2
The diagram shows homologous chromosomes during prophase I of meiosis. Which of the following correctly describes the process being illustrated?
Segregation of sister chromatids
Mutation in which the DNA content of the gene is altered
Crossing over in which alleles are exchanged
Condensation and segregation of alleles
The diagram shows the process of crossing over. Which claim about crossing over in chromosomes is best supported by the diagram?
Crossing over increases genetic diversity through deletion.
Crossing over decreases genetic diversity through mutation.
Crossing over increases genetic diversity by creating new combinations of genes.
Crossing over decreases genetic diversity by inserting nucleotides into gene sequences.
What is the female reproductive part of a flower called?
anther
pistil
sepal
What are angiosperms?
Flowering plants
Plants with cones
Which of these is a gymnosperm?
tulip
apple tree
daffodil
pine tree
Which is an advantage of flowering plants?
Flowers attract insects that transport gametes.
Flowers give greater access to sunlight.
Flowers help transport water and nutrients.
Flowers assist plants that live in the water.
A plant specimen has seeds that are enclosed by a fruit. Which type of plant is it?
angiosperm
gymnosperm
monocot
dicot
Which row (A, B, C, or D) in the table accurately categorizes the plants as gymnosperms and angiosperms?
A
B
C
D
Plant and animal cells are examples of
prokaryotic cells
eukaryotic cells
Which of the following structures is ALWAYS found in both eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells?
nucleus
mitochondria
ribosomes
cell wall
PROKARYOTIC cells do NOT have
membrane bound organelles
cell membrane
DNA
ribosomes
Which type of cell developed first?
Prokaryotic Cells
Eukaryotic Cells
Bacteria is an example of a(n)
prokaryotic cell.
eukaryotic cell.
Which type of cells has a chloroplast?
Prokaryote
Plant Cell
Animal Cell
All of the following contain a cell wall except:
prokaryotes
animal cells
plant cells
bacteria
Identify the organelle responsible for cellular respiration.
mitochondria
centriole
chloroplast
cell wall
What are the reactants of cellular respiration?
carbon dioxide, water, and sunlight
oxygen and glucose
carbon dioxide and glucose
carbon dioxide, water, and ATP
What are the products of cellular respiration?
carbon dioxide, water, and sunlight
oxygen and glucose
carbon dioxide and glucose
carbon dioxide, water, and ATP
If the DNA sequence of a gene is TAC CCC GGA GAG, what mRNA sequence will be produced in transcription?
RNA Polymerase
AUG GGG CCU CUC
ATG GGG GGT GTG
AUG GGG CCU CUG
AUG CCG GCA CGG
What amino acid would be added to the protein being formed during translation if the mRNA codon reads "AUG?"
Phenylalanine
Tyrosine
Leucine
Methionine
What amino acid would be added to the protein being formed during translation if the mRNA codon reads "CCU?"
Isoleucine
Stop
Methionine
Proline
What is the correct amino acid sequence for the mRNA code AUG GCA AAC CGU
Met-Ala-Asn-Ala
Met-Ala (because the third codon codes for STOP)
Ileu-Ala-Asn-Ala
Met-Ala-Asn-Arg
Ileu-Ala-Asn-Ala
What is the order for Protein Synthesis?
Transcription -> Translation -> Protein
Translation - > Transcription -> Protein
Protein -> Transcription -> Translation
Translation -> Protein -> Transcription
Use the CODON CHART to answer the following question.
GGC AAC TGG CGC
What is the sequence of amino acids that will be translated from the DNA sequence above?
proline - threonine - alanine - luecine
proline - leucine - threonine - alanine
proline - phenylalanine - tyrosine - arginine
arginine - leucine - threonine - alanine
In what process is mRNA synthesized?
Transcription
DNA Replication
Translation
Mitosis
What process is going on in this photo?
DNA Replication
Transcription
Translation
Mitosis
View Figure 1 (if not visible)
Which macromolecule is shown?
lipid
protein
nucleic acid
carbohydrate
Which is shown in the picture?
Monsaccharide
Amino Acid
Fatty Acid
Nucleotide
Which is shown in the picture?
Amino Acid
Nucleotide
Fatty Acid
Monosaccharide
Which fatty acid has double bonds between two carbon atoms?
saturated fatty acid
unsaturated fatty acid
If there is 1000 Kcal for the producers, how much energy would be transferred to the Primary Consumers?
10 Kcal
1 Kcal
100 Kcal
1000 Kcal
Which pyramid of biomass is correct for the food chain shown?
Which diagram shows a pyramid of biomass for the food chain in the picture?
Why do cells go through mitosis?
to make food from sunlight
to get air into the cells
to create proteins
to reproduce, grow, and repair/replace cells
Juan brought home a tiny puppy. His puppy grew. Four weeks later, his puppy had grown to twice its original size. Which answer below best explains why Juan's puppy got bigger?
The number of cells in the puppy’s body increased.
The puppy’s body absorbed the food it ate.
The puppy’s body cells grew larger as it got older.
Parts of the puppy’s body stretched out more.
What is a difference between mitosis and meiosis? Mark ALL that apply!
Mitosis occurs in the cytoplasm and Meiosis occurs in the nucleus.
Mitosis results in diploid (2n) daughter cells and Meiosis results in haploid (n) daughter cells.
Mitosis results in 2 daughter cells and Meiosis results in 4 daughter cells.
Mitosis makes somatic (body) cells and Meiosis makes gametes (egg and sperm cells).
Meiosis is responsible for:
Staying the same
Similar cells
Creating identical cells
Genetic Diversity
If a haploid cell has 5 chromosomes, how many will be found in diploid cells?
5
10
15
20
If a Diploid cell has 20 chromosomes, how many will a haploid have?
20
10
15
40
If a Diploid cell has 20 chromosomes, how many will a haploid have?
20
10
15
40
A DNA molecule produced by combining DNA from different sources is called?
Mutant DNA
Polyploid DNA
Diploid DNA
Recombinant DNA
Which kitten is most likely the offspring of this cat?
1
2
3
4
After examining this diagram showing the concentration of water inside and outside of the cell, identify the tonicity of the solution.
hypertonic
hypotonic
isotonic
The solution surrounding the cell in Diagram B, would be defined as:
hypertonic
hypotonic
isotonic
After examining this diagram showing the concentration of water inside and outside of the cell, identify the tonicity of the solution.
isotonic
hypotonic
hypertonic
The solution surrounding the cell in Diagram C, would be defined as
hypertonic
isotonic
hypotonic
If the dots represent sugar what direction will the water flow?
Into the cell
Out of the cell
Both equally (equilibrium)
What will happen to the cell in the given solution?
Swell up
Shrink
Stay the same
In passive transport, the concentration gradient goes from..
Low to low
High to low
Low to high
High to high
Susie thinks if people are exposed to the sun, than they are more likely to get skin cancer. Susie designs an experiment where group A is not exposed to the sun, and group B is exposed to the sun. What is the independent variable?
Group Choice
Skin Cancer
Light
Lauren wants to know which location in her house is best for growing flowers. She has three flowers that are all the same. She puts one on the balcony, one by the kitchen, and one in the closet with no light. Each plant has the same size pot and soil, and Lauren gives each plant the same amount of water. What are the independent and dependent variables?
Location and Growth
Water and Soil
Pot and Soil
Location andd Water
Mr. Smith set up an experiment to see how the mass of a ball affects the distance it rolls off a ramp. Identify the dependent variable.
Height of the ramp
Mass of the ball
Distance traveled by the ball
Thomas tests different types of liquids to see which will grow his plants the most. He has water, soda, milk, and no liquid at all. What is the control group?
The plant with no liquid
Height
Water
Soda
Milk
Thomas tests different types of liquids to see which will grow his plants the most. He has water, soda, milk, and no liquid at all. Each plant is the same, has the same soil, and the same amount of liquid is in each plant. What is the dependent variable?
Plant growth
Soil
Type of liquid
Thomas tests different types of liquids to see which will grow his plants the most. He has water, soda, milk, and no liquid at all. Each plant is the same, has the same soil, and the same amount of liquid is in each plant. What is the independent variable?
Plant Growth
Different types of liquid
Type of soil
