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ssa 4 Life Review

Total questions: 53

Worksheet time: 43mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Flowering plants are complex organisms composed of various structures that work together to perform specific functions. What type of structure is formed by a group of similar cells that work together to perform a specific function?

a)

an organism

b)

an organ

c)

a tissue

d)

an organ system

2.

An important characteristic for cells is the ability to maintain homeostasis. Which of the processes below helps to regulate the amount of materials inside cells?

a)

elimination of wastes

b)

locomotion

c)

cell division

d)

using energy

3.

An important characteristic for cells is the ability to maintain homeostasis. Which of the processes below helps to regulate the amount of materials inside cells?

a)

elimination of wastes

b)

locomotion

c)

cell division

d)

using energy

4.

Helena wrote the names of organelles on index cards. She then wrote the functions of the organelles on other index cards.


Which of the following is a correct pair between the name and function of organelles?

a)

mitochondrion: directs activities in the cell

b)

ribosome: makes proteins

c)

nucleus: supplies energy for the cell

d)

cell wall: stores water and other liquids

5.

Lucia was looking at cells with a microscope. She knows the cells are classified as either plant cells or animal cells. How can she confirm that these cells are plant cells?

a)

Observing a small vacuole in the center of the cells.

b)

Observing a cytoplasm that contains lysosomes.

c)

Observing a cell membrane surrounding the entire cell.

d)

Observing a cell wall outside of the cell membrane.

6.

What type of cell does the picture show?

a)

A plant cell, because it contains a cell wall and chloroplasts.

b)

An animal cell, because it contains lysosomes and mitochondria.

c)

An animal cell, because it contains a cell wall and mitochondria.

d)

A plant cell, because it contains cytoplasm and vacuoles.

7.

What animal listed below is most closely related to Panthera Leo (lion)?

a)

Ursus martimus

b)

Panthera pardis

c)

Nelumbo nucifera

d)

Canis lupus

8.

Which of the following identifies the levels of classification in correct order?

a)

genus, species, phylum, class, order, family, domain, kingdom

b)

genus, species, domain, kingdom, phylum, class, order, family

c)

domain, kingdom, genus, species, phylum, class, order, family

d)

domain, kingdom, phylum, class, order, family, genus, species

9.

What do you think could have caused the change on this graph between 1938 and 1950?

a)

The amount of food increased in the area

b)

Wolves moved into the area

c)

The population of reindeer increased when more reindeer were added through a government project

d)

The amount of food in the area remained the same, and the reindeers reached the carrying capacity of the area

10.
Huntington's Disease is a dominant trait.
What is the correct genotype for individual I-2?
a)
HH
b)
Hh
c)
hh
d)
H_
11.
What are the possible genotypes for this cross?
a)
TT = 25% Tt= 50% tt=25%
b)
all tall
c)
TT= 75% tt = 25%
d)
Tt = 100%
12.
What type of symbiosis?  Hummingbirds feed on nectar from flowers.  The flowers are pollinated by hummingbirds as they move from flower to flower.
a)
commensalism
b)
mutualism
c)
parasitism
d)
predation
13.

All these organisms have similar arm bones. What is the reason for this?

a)

The function of these bones is the same in all animals

b)

They live in similar environments

c)

They have a common ancestor

d)

All organisms resemble humans

14.
What makes the domain Eukarya unique?
a)
All organisms in this domain are multicellular
b)
All organisms in this domain reproduce sexually
c)
It's the only domain that has a nucleus
d)
It's the only domain that is lacking a nucelus
15.

I am multicellular and autotrophic which kingdom would I be in?

a)

Plantae

b)

Animalia

c)

Fungi

d)

Protists

16.
Which structures are found in every living cell?
a)
cell membrane and cytoplasm
b)
chloroplasts and mitochondria
c)
a cell wall and nucleus
d)
chloroplasts and cell wall
17.
What is the name of the structure shown in the diagram where cellular respiration takes place?
a)
Chloroplast
b)
Mitochondrion
c)
Nucleus
d)
Vacuole
18.
The site of photosynthesis
a)
ribosome
b)
mitochondria
c)
chloroplast
d)
nucleus
19.
Which type of cell has no nucleus?
a)
Eukaryote
b)
Prokaryote
c)
Animal
d)
Plant
20.
Which type of cell?
a)
Prokaryote
b)
Eukaryote
21.
Which type of cell?
a)
Prokaryote
b)
Eukaryote
22.
What type of cell is pictured in the microscope image?
a)
Prokaryotic
b)
Eukaryotic
23.
What type of cell is pictured?
a)
Prokaryotic
b)
Eukaryotic
24.
What kind of cell is this?
a)
Eukaryotic
b)
Prokaryotic
25.

Which of the following statements correctly describes a kingdom of Domain Eukarya?

a)

Kingdom Protista includes single-celled organisms that lack nuclei.

b)

Kingdom Plantae includes multicellular organisms that can move independently.

c)

Kingdom Animalia includes multicellular organisms that make their own food.

d)

Kingdom Fungi includes organisms that get energy by decomposing materials in their environment.

26.

The _____________ stores food, water, wastes, and other materials in both plant and animal cells.

a)

Vacuole

b)

Mitochondria

c)

Ribosomes

d)

Chromatin

27.

These organelles in plants capture light energy and store it in glucose molecules to be used as food.

a)

Chloroplasts

b)

Mitochondria

c)

Endoplasmic Reticulum

d)

Vacuoles

28.
What is another word that can be used to describe "homeostasis"?
a)
STABLE
b)
EQUAL
c)
COMPLETE
d)
CORRECT
29.
a structure made up of different tissues working together
a)
organ
b)
cell
c)
tissue
d)
organelle
30.

The stomach is part of a group of organs that form the

a)

skeletal system

b)

nervous system

c)

circulatory system

d)

digestive system

31.
What is the correct order of organization
a)
tissues-cells-organs-organ systems-organism
b)
cell-tissue-organs-organ systems-organism
c)
organism-cells-tissues-organ systems-organism
d)
tissues-cells-organs-organ sytems-organism
32.

The _____ system is a transport system, carrying oxygen, carbon dioxide, and wastes to and away from cells using the heart and blood.

a)

endocrine

b)

circulatory

c)

respiratory

d)

excretory

33.

The ________ system is made of glands that secrete hormones into the blood to maintain homeostasis (balance)

a)

excretory

b)

endocrine

c)

digestive

d)

circulatory

34.

Gathers oxygen from the environment and gets rid of carbon dioxide from the body.

a)

cardiovascular system

b)

respiratory system

c)

endocrine system

d)

lymphatic system

35.

Which variable do you purposely change in an experiment?

a)

Independent

b)

Dependent

c)

Constant

d)

Control

36.

What are the two parts of an organism's scientific name?

a)

Genus and species

b)

Domain and kingdom

c)

Kingdom and species

d)

Family and Genus

37.

What type of consumer eats both plants and animals?

a)

Carnivore

b)

Herbivore

c)

Omnivore

d)

Scavenger

38.

Which of the following is a product of photosynthesis?

a)

Oxygen

b)

Water

c)

Carbon dioxide

d)

ATP

39.
Which pH value is considered mildly acidic?
a)
6.8
b)
7.2
c)
2
d)
13
40.

Sinkholes are common where the rock below the land surface is limestone. As the rock dissolves, spaces and caves develop underground. Which of the following is responsible for the formation of sinkholes and caves?

a)

chemical weathering

b)

physical weathering

c)

erosion

d)

deposition

41.

When flowers take in carbon dioxide to carry out photosynthesis, which two of the earth's spheres interact?

a)

biosphere and atmosphere

b)

hydrosphere and geosphere

c)

cryosphere and biosphere

d)

cryosphere and biosphere

42.

The state of Florida has many different landforms. Look at the illustration. Which number indicates a delta?

a)

3

b)

2

c)

1

d)

4

43.

Scientist found a fossil they believe to be an early ancestor of the Baleen whale called Ambulocetus. They noticed that the fossils were alike in many ways. Which type of evidence does Ambulocetus provide to support the theory of evolution?

a)

It shows how the fossil record shows that animals change over time.

b)

It shows how natural selection changes organisms.

c)

It shows how genetic variations changes species over time.

d)

It shows how mutations occurred and changed organisms over time.

44.

Tom and his friends were completing a group assignment that compares the properties of objects in the Solar System to Earth. Which of the following statements is most accurate and should be included in the project?

a)

Venus has a much thicker atmosphere than Earth.

b)

Jupiter has a much weaker gravitational attraction than Earth.

c)

Mars has a much higher surface temperature than Earth.

d)

Mercury has a much larger orbital period than Earth.

45.

Which diagram best represents the phase of the Moon as viewed from X?

a)
b)
c)
d)
46.

Cattle egrets forage (feed) in fields among cattle. The egret gets easy access to flying insects stirred up by the cattle, and the cattle don't care if they are there or not.

a)

mutualism

b)

commensalism

c)

competition

d)

parasitism

47.
The diagram shows the flow of organic molecules through an ecosystem. What two processes are identified by the labels X and Y?
a)
X : Respiration
Y : Predation
b)
X : Adaptation
Y : Decomposition
c)
X : Fermentation
Y : Nitrogen Fixation
d)
X : Decomposition
Y : Respiration
48.

This pedigree shows the inheritance of a recessive trait. What is the probability that person 2 and 3 from generation III will have an offspring that is a carrier?

a)

25%

b)

50%

c)

25%

d)

0%

49.

Which of the following is the correct equation for PHOTOSYNTHESIS?

a)

light + carbon dioxide + water --> glucose + oxygen

b)

carbon dioxide + sugar + water --> oxygen + light

c)

oxygen + light + water --> carbon dioxide + sugar

d)

carbon dioxide + oxygen + water --> Light+ Sugar

50.

Diagram 1 shows 4 needs of photosynthesis. What is P?

a)

Carbon dioxide

b)

Water

c)

Chlorophyll

d)

Sunlight

51.
These organisms get their energy from photosynthesis:  
a)
autotroph
b)
heterotroph
52.
Cellular respiration occurs in 
a)
chloroplasts 
b)
mitochondria
c)
golgi aparatus 
d)
thylakoid 
53.
The electron transport chain produces...
a)
34 ATPs
b)
2 ATPs 
c)
17 ATPs 
d)
38 ATPs