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COMPUTATIONAL BIOLOGY

Total questions: 71

Worksheet time: 1hrs 11mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Functions in energy production, known as the energy factory of the cell
a)
mitochondria
b)
chloroplast
c)
vacuole
d)
cytoplasm
2.
The control center that controls all the functions of the cell
a)
cytoplasm
b)
cell wall
c)
cell membrane
d)
nucleus
3.
Contains chlorophyll and is where photosynthesis takes place. Found in plant cells only.
a)
mitochondria
b)
chloroplast
c)
vacuole
d)
cytoplasm
4.
Semi-permeable layer around the cell that encloses the contents of the cell
a)
nucleus
b)
cell membrane
c)
cell wall
d)
chloroplast
5.
jelly-like substance that is located between the cell membrane and the nucleus
a)
mitochondria
b)
chloroplast
c)
vacuole
d)
cytoplasm
6.
I am found in plant cells. I am rigid, strong & stiff. I give support to the plant cell.  I give the cell it's box shape
a)
cell membrane
b)
cell wall
c)
chlorophyll
d)
mitochondria
7.
I am located in the nucleus – I’m the genetic material of a cell
a)
cytoplasm
b)
membrane
c)
chromosomes/DNA
d)
vacuole
8.
   I provide the cell with protection and controls what comes in and out of the cell.
a)
nucleus
b)
cell wall
c)
cell membrane
d)
mitochondria
9.
I store water in both plant and animal cells. What am I?
a)
cytoplasm
b)
ribosomes
c)
vacuole
d)
lysosomes
10.

A large central vacuole is found in a _____ cell.

a)

animal

b)

plant

11.

What is the function of a chloroplast?

a)

makes proteins for animal cells

b)

allows materials in and out of the cell

c)

provides structure and support

d)

absorbs sunlight for photosynthesis

12.
The major function of ribosomes is to
a)
Make fats
b)
Synthesize protein
c)
Digest protein
d)
Make sugars
13.
Which of the following is an enzyme filled organelle that breaks down waste in the cell?
a)
lysosomes
b)
chloroplast
c)
mitochondria 
d)
Golgi apparatus 
14.
which of the following transports material within the cell?
a)
Golgi apparatus 
b)
Endoplasmic reticulum
c)
cell wall 
d)
ribosomes
15.
Where are proteins made?
a)
Golgi body
b)
Mitoichondrion
c)
Chromosomes
d)
Ribosomes
16.

Mutations can be negative because

a)

They can cause cancer

b)

They can cause birth defects

c)

They can help an organism thrive in its environment.

d)

They can affect offspring.

17.

Mutations can benefit humans because they can:

a)

Cause illness

b)

Make an organism more suited to live in its environment.

c)

Make organisms live shorter lives

d)

Cause organisms to grow extra limbs.

18.

A mutation is defined as:

a)

A change in the cell's structure

b)

Anything that changes in an embryo

c)

Any change in the physical features of a human

d)

A change in the DNA sequence

19.
What causes mutations?
a)
Mistakes in replication or environmental substances
b)
The amino acids
c)
Passed down by genetics
d)
It's how your born
20.

A mutation can occur if a base pair is ____________, deleted or substituted for another.

a)

modified

b)

added

c)

transferred

21.

Another name for a point mutation is:

a)

Substitution

b)

Frameshift

c)

Insertion

d)

Deletion

22.

ATTTGAGCC- Original

ATTGAGCC - Mutated

The example above is an example of a

a)

Insertion

b)

Point mutation

c)

Deletion

d)

Substitution

23.

Mutations are random.

a)

True

b)

False

24.

Mutations are SOMETIMES helpful to the organism.

a)

True

b)

False

25.

Mutations create genetic diversity?

a)

True

b)

False

26.

This type of mutation involves inserting a piece of DNA where it does not belong. Known as a frameshift mutation.

a)

Substitution Mutation

b)

Deletion Mutation

c)

Insertion Mutation

27.

This type of mutation involves removing a piece of DNA where it belongs.

Known as a frameshift mutation.

a)

Substitution Mutation

b)

Insertion Mutation

c)

Deletion Mutation

28.

What type of Mutation is this to the sentence "THE CAT WAS FUN":

THE BAT WAS FUN

a)

Substitution Mutation

b)

Deletion Mutation

c)

Insertion Mutation

29.

What type of Mutation is this to the sentence "THE CAT WAS FUN":

THE CAT AWA SFU N...

a)

Substitution Mutation

b)

Deletion Mutation

c)

Insertion Mutation

30.

What type of Mutation is this to the sentence "THE CAT WAS FUN":

THE CAT WIS FUN

a)

Substitution Mutation

b)

Deletion Muation

c)

Insertion Mutation

31.

In the documentary "Life According to Sam," what was the disease Sam suffered from called?

a)

Autism

b)

Malaysia

c)

Benjamin Button

d)

Progeria

32.

In the documentary "Life According to Sam," what was unique about the clinical trials?

a)

They didn't offer a placebo due to it being such a rare disease

b)

They had 0 research about progeria until Sam's parents began conducting clinical trials

c)

Both of these are unique to the situation

d)

None of these are unique to the situation

33.

Which organelle is DNA usually found in?

a)

cell membrane

b)

vacuole

c)

chloroplast

d)

nucleus

34.

What are the building blocks of proteins called?

a)

DNA

b)

RNA

c)

Ribosomes

d)

Amino Acids

35.

The survival of a species depends on its ability to adapt to changes in the environment. Which statement correctly describes a way that mutations increase the likelihood that a species will survive in a changing environment?

a)

Mutations are a source of variation in the species

b)

Mutations are the cause of disease in the species

c)

Mutations are not harmful when they occur in somatic cells

d)

Mutations are always passed on to subsequent generations

36.

What is the study of life?

a)

Anatomy

b)

Biology

c)

Psychology

37.
The ___________ is the basic unit of life
a)
organ
b)
cell
c)
atom
d)
tissue
38.

The study of biology includes things that are living.

a)

True

b)

False

39.

An amoeba and a bacteria are unicellular.

a)

True

b)

False

40.
Which of these would NOT be studied by a biologist? 
a)
the relationship between trees and fungi. 
b)
how sand is distributed on the ocean floor. 
c)
the chemicals that break down food in your stomach
d)
how fast a cheetah runs. 
41.

Based on the method by which they get food, organisms are classified as autotrophs or heterotrophs. Which organism listed below is correctly paired?

a)

Tiger - autotroph

b)

Human - heterotroph

c)

Grass - heterotroph

d)

Fish - autotroph

42.
Algae and multicellular plants are autotrophs because they
a)
decomposed dead organisms
b)
absorb nutrients from the soil
c)
break down starches into glucose
d)
capture sunlight and convert the energy into chemical energy
43.
Which of the following is not a characteristic found in all living things
a)
chloroplast
b)
obtaining and using material and energy
c)
responding to stimuli
d)
Reproducing and passing hereditary material to the next generation.
44.
Which of these best describes an organism's ability to maintain the constant internal conditions necessary for life?
a)
homeostasis
b)
stability
c)
reproduction
d)
adaptation
45.

Biotic means ______________.

a)

Living organisms.

b)

Non living factors.

c)

Living and non living factors.

d)

Plants and rocks

46.

An unicellular organism is one that...

a)

Can make its own food.

b)

Cannot make its own food.

c)

Has only one cell.

d)

Has many cells.

47.

Some organisms are capable to reproduce by budding or splitting. The mode of reproduction of these organisms is...

a)

Heterotrophic reproduction

b)

Asexual reproduction

c)

Sexual reproduction

d)

Autotrophic reproduction

48.
Which process is an example of asexual reproduction?
a)
An amoeba divides in half to form two amoebas.
b)
A bee transfers pollen from one flower to another.
c)
A female fish deposits eggs on a rock, then a male fish releases sperm on them.
d)
Earthworms exchange sperm
49.
Which is the BEST description of biology?
a)
the study of humans and animals
b)
the study of life and living things
c)
the study of health care
d)
the study of humans, plants, and animals
50.
What are the basic building blocks of life?
a)
Atoms
b)
Cells
c)
Tissues
d)
Organs
51.
Shivering is a mechanism for maintaining a constant body temperature. What characteristic of life is represented?
a)
Highly organized
b)
Homeostasis
c)
Growth and developmrnt
d)
Evolve
52.
The scientific name for something living is a(an)
a)
organism
b)
cell
c)
tissue
d)
human
53.

What is a biosphere?

a)

basic unit of life

b)

everything that lives on Earth

c)

species

d)

chemicals

54.

What is a species?

a)

particular type of living things that can breed and reproduce

b)

characteristic of life

c)

study of life

d)

step in scientific method

55.

What is metabolism?

a)

single stage of offspring

b)

group of related parts that work together

c)

fully grown

d)

chemical processes that happen in an organism

56.
Which is the BEST description of biology?
a)
the study of humans and animals
b)
the study of life and living things
c)
the study of health care
d)
the study of humans, plants, and animals
57.
A possible explanation to a problem that has not yet been tested. 
a)
data
b)
theory
c)
hypothesis
d)
fact
58.
What are the basic building blocks of life?
a)
Atoms
b)
Cells
c)
Tissues
d)
Organs
59.
I can perform an experiment of my own:
a)
after paying my lab fee
b)
when I'm sure it is safe to do so
c)
whenever I want to
d)
never
60.
Goggles must be worn when using
a)
sharp instruments
b)
fire
c)
chemicals
d)
all of these
61.
The first step in the scientific method is to 
a)
form a hypothesis
b)
ask a question
c)
state the conclusion
d)
conduct an experiment
62.
How many variables should be manipulated in a correct scientific experiment?
a)
0
b)
1
c)
2
d)
3
63.
This part of the experiment serves as a basis of comparison; the one variable being tested has been omitted. 
a)
experimental group
b)
control group
c)
data
d)
variables
64.
This variable in an experiment is the one being deliberately changed by the scientist. 
a)
dependent variable
b)
independent variable
c)
data
d)
control group
65.
There are two types of data. Which type of data involves numbers that are obtained by counting or measuring?
a)
quantitative
b)
qualitative
66.
An experiment is performed on plants to see how different liquids affect plant growth. Each plant in the experiment is given a different liquid; water, apple juice, or milk. Each plant has the same amount of soil, sunlight, and listens to the same music. In this investigation, the independent variable is ...
a)
The type of plant
b)
The amount of sunlight
c)
The type of music
d)
The type of liquid
67.
Sabrina wants to test which brand of popcorn pops the most kernels.  She picked a Giant Eagle brand, Orville Redenbacher, and PopSecret.  All three bags started with the same number of kernels.  She popped each for 3 minutes in the same microwave, and then counted the number of kernels left over.  What is her independent variable?
a)
Number of kernels left over
b)
Brand of popcorn
c)
Number of kernels before popping
d)
Length of time cooking
68.
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic shared by all living organisms?
a)
Ability to move
b)
Ability to grow and develop
c)
Made up of one or more cells
d)
Responds to stimuli
69.
In order for something to be considered a living organism, it must display _____ of the eight characteristics of living things.
a)
all
b)
some
c)
one
d)
more than half
70.
All living things grow and develop. _________ is an increase in mass, while _________ results in different abilities.
a)
Growth ; Development
b)
Development ; Growth
71.
A plant growing towards sunlight would be an example of which characteristic of life? Select the best answer.
a)
Response to a stimuli
b)
Capable of reproduction
c)
Made up of cells
d)
Growth and development

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