WorksheetsFinal Benchmark 21-22
Total questions: 50
Worksheet time: 30mins
Morgan is creating models of. plant and animal cells. Which of the following identifies an organelle that is not contained in animal cells, and explains why animal cells do not require this organelle?
Animal cells do not contain cytoplasm because animals use lungs to conduct respiration
Animal cells do not contain chloroplasts because animals do not conduct photosynthesis
Animal cells do not have mitochondria because animals do not produce their own energy
Animal cells do not have cell membranes because animals use bone structures for support
Which item should the student use in the model AND which argument can be made about how this item contributes to the function of the cell membrane?
Item: small cardboard tube; Argument: the tube represents how a protein channel can allow substances to pass into and out of the cell since it has a tunnel shape
Item: coiled string; Argument: the string represents the genetic information that is stored inside of the cell membrane since it is coiled into a ladder shape
Item: many small, smooth marbles; Argument: the marbles represent lysosomes that are located on the surfaces of the cell membrane that help communicate information about the cell's identity
Item: beads linked together; Argument: the beads represent carbohydrate cahins on te cell membrane which store water for the cell
Which part of the factory is the BEST comparison for the vacuole's role in the cell?
the storage room
the control center
the product assembly line
the power plant
IF a cell were compared to a school, which part of the school would represent the cell's nucleus?
the classroom walls because the give the structure to the school
the cafeteria cooks because they make food for the entire school
the principal because he or she controls all the activity in the school
the fence because it controls what enters and exits the school
What error did Mercedes make when creating her table.
Mercedes switched the functions of the cytoplasm and the cell membrane
Mercedes switched the functions of the mitochondria and chloroplast
Mercedes switched the functions of the nucleus and the cell membrane
Mercedes switched the functions of the chloroplast and the nucleus
Which choice BEST shows what all cells need to survive?
food, water, oxygen, and energy
food, water, energy and sunlight
food, water, energy and waste removal
food, water, carbon dioxide, and heat
What type of organism might contain this type of cell?
algae
animal
bacterium
plant
Cells contain a certain structure that acts as a gatekeeper in order to maintain homeostasis. This gatekeeper controls what is able to enter and exit the cell. Plant cells produce oxygen as a waste product. What cell structure allows this oxygen to pass into the environment?
cell membrane
chloroplast
endoplasmic reticulum
vacuole
A cell's chloroplasts are structures responsible for building carbohydrate molecules from smaller building blocks of carbon dioxide and water. Which statement best explains how chloroplasts contribute to the function of the cell system?
They produce food energy for use in powering cell function
They control the cell's activity and functions
The release nutrients from food particles the cell has engulfed
They make chemical energy from food materials available for cell function
Stained yeast cells were added to a paramecium culture. Some of the yeast cells were taken in by the paramecium across a membrane. This activity is MOST CLOSELY associated with which life function?
regulation
growth
synthesis
nutrition
Which of the following statements BEST describes heredity in organisms that reproduce sexually?
All of the offspring from sexual reproduction receive all of their genetic information from one parent and are identical to that parent
All of the offspring from sexual reproduction receive all of their genetic information from one parent and are not identical to that parent
All of the offspring from sexual reproduction are genetically unique and receive some of their genetic information form each parent, each having some traits in common with each parent
All of the offspring from sexual reproduction are genetically unique, receiving no genetic information from either parent
Which characteristic is true of sexual reproduction but not asexual reproduction?
sexual reproduction produces new individuals
sexual reproduction produces diverse offspring
sexual reproduction involves a form of cell division
sexual reproduction involves one or more parents
A number of grass plants in a lawn belong to the same species and are genetically identical. What is the BEST explanation for this occurance?
the species reproduces after pollination by a particular species of bee
the species reproduces after identical sperm cells fertilize the eggs
the species reproduces by an asexual method
the species reproduces by wind pollination
Which table is correct about asexual and sexual reproduction?
If Delray and his wife decide to have children, then which Punnett square correctly shows the probability of them having a child with dimples?
What is true about the offspring of yeast?
They have genes that are identical to those of the parent
They have half of the genetic information of the parent
They have the genes taht are different from those of the parent
They have organelles that are not found in the parent
If the geneotype of an individual is "Yy", what conclusion can be drawn?
the individual is heterozygous
the individual is homozygous
the individual is recessive
the individual is a phenotype
What is a major advantage of an organism who reproduces asexually?
organisms can reproduce quickly
organisms can develop better characteristics
organisms receive additional genetic information
organisms are never subject to mutations
What can one predict from the results of the Punnett Square?
all the offspring will have the same genotype as the mother
all the offspring will have the same phenotype as the father
there is a 50% chance that the offspring will have the same phenotype and genotype as the father
there is a 25% that the offspring will have the same phenotype and genotype as the mother
Albinism is a recessive genetic condition in which a person lacks pigment that gives color to the skin. If the allele for albinism is represented as "a" and the functional allele is represented as "A", what will be the genotype of a person with albinism?
Aa or AA
Aa or aa
AA
aa
What would MOST LIKELY happen if the decomposers were removed from the food web?
there would be more energy to pass around
the consumers would have more food to eat
there would be less competition for animals that rely on plants for food
the decaying matter would not be returned back into the environment
The sunlight in the environment is...
a nonliving factor that gives energy to the trees and low grasses
a living factor that warms the water of the marsh
a living factor that increases the growth of algae in the water
a living factor that is absorbed by migratory birds to make food
Why did Native Americans' corn grow better when they added a fish to the soil at planting time?
the fish helped keep the bugs off of the corn
the fish kept animals from eating the corn
the fish kept water around the roots
the fish added nutrients to the soil
What happens to the concentrations of certain toxic chemicals (such as DDT) as they move up the food chains?
their concentrations stay the same
their concentrations increase
their concentrations decrease
their concentrations are eliminated
Which of the following shows the correct flow of energy for the Sun and the living things listed in the table?
ladybug-grass-owl-finch-Sun
Sun-owl-finch-ladybug-grass
grass-finch-ladybug-Sun-owl
Sun-grass-ladybug-finch-owl
The energy that gets to the top-level consumers originally comes from...
the Sun
the water
the producers
the decomposers
A yeast ecosystem forms when flour, water and salt are mixed together. The mixture ferments as enzymes in the flour break down starches into sugars. Yeasts and bacteria, which coexist, convert the sugars into carbon dioxide and ethanol. Both groups of microorganisms maintain the health of the yeast ecosystem by...
constantly producing oxygen
digesting different sugars
producing acids that destroy one another
attempting to eat the least amount of flour
In this environment, the brown bears by the river are...
biotic organisms that catch living fish in the river
abiotic organisms that hunt along the river
biotic organisms that absorb the living sunlight
abiotic organisms that breathe the nonliving air
Coral reefs are made of living colonies of coral. The coral build the reef by reproducing a solid, calcium carbonate exoskeleton, usually at the rate of several millimeters a year. Many plants and animals make their home within the coral: eating one another, reproducing, and producing substances to maintain a number of interactions. Which BEST describes the outcome of these interactions?
the continuous gain in matter and energy of the reef
the continuous loss of matter and energy from the reef
the continuous transfer of matter and energy in and around the reef
the continuous exchange of matter and energy between the reef and ocean floor
Why are algae considered the foundation of ocean life?
they are at the top of the ocean food chain
the establish a proper environment for all sea life
the balance the chemical composition of the ocean habitat
the form the base of the ocean food chain
Which shows the correct transfer of energy in the backyard?
grass-Sun-rabbit-snake-soil
water-rabbit-flower-hawk-ants
worm-rabbit-snake-hawk-clouds
Sun-grass-rabbit-snake-hawk
In a food web, matter is transferred from organism to organism,
and it never runs out
and it is used up completely
and then it is lost into the environment
and then it is recycled into the environment
Which of the organisms in the table are carnivores based on how they transfer matter?
the grizzly bear and the white tailed deer
the elephant and the white tailed deer
the red fox and the elephant
the alligator and the Bengal tiger
Which path shows one way that energy can move through the ecosystem?
black bear-saw palmetto-rust fungus
bald eagle-Eastern woodrat- rust fungus
saw palmetto-Eastern woodrat-bald eagle
Eastern woodrat-rust fungus-saw palmetto
Which part of the food chain receives energy last?
algae
crabs
minows
seagulls
What does the scientific theory of evolution suggest about the future of the koala bear?
the koala bear population may increase because the strongest will find food and reproduce
the koala bear may become extinct if they are unable to adapt to finding new food sources
the koala bear population will stay stable as long as they stay in geographic isolation
the koala bears' genes will change immediately to allow them to survive on less food
Which of the following is a trait that hinders an animal's chances for survival or successful reproduction.
abiotic adaptation
biotic adaptation
nonadaptive behavior
adaptive behavior
Select THREE statements that are defined as the main points of Darwin's ideas about natural selection.
there is a struggle for survival, which results in the production of more offspring than can survive
differences in traits are determined by an organism's immediate needs
organisms that are better adapted to their environment will have a greater chance of survival and reproduction
changes within a population happen immediately when the environment changes
there is a natural variation of traits among individuals of a species
Natural selection operates extremely rapidly to develop advantageous traits in...
populations that are facing a change in environmental conditions
individuals that are struggling to survive under harsh conditions
individuals that are able to thrive in a stable environment
populations that are living in stable environmental conditions
According to Darwin's theory of natural selection, certain individuals will leave more offspring on average than other individuals. Why is this true?
individuals that reproduce sexually will leave more offspring that those the reproduce asexually
certain individuals possess adaptations that are acquired through use
certain individuals do not compete with other members of the same species
certain individuals possess inherited adaptations that are well-suited to the environment
The longnose butterfly fish has a dark spot near its tail that looks like an eye. Its "eyespot" makes predators think they are attacking the head rather than the tail. Why does the longnose butterfly fish have an evolutionary advantage over other fish?
it is more effective at finding mates than other fish
it uses less energy to swim than other fish
it is more effective at catching shrimp and worms than other fish
it is likely to produce more offspring that survive to maturity
A population of birds has many small variations among the individuals in the population. Variation in beak size among these birds would affect their survival MOST if the...
size of nesting areas decreases
weather in the environment changes
type of food available in the area changes
amount of water available in area decreases
How does this evidence support Darwin's theory of evolution by natural selection?
birds with different beak types evolved into one species of bird
the same species of bird always had different types of beaks
the same species of bird has evolved differently to best fit its environment
birds with different beak types migrated to where the could best use their beak
What is the MOST LIKELY reason why the dodo bird is now extinct?
they developed aggressive behaviors, with fights that often lead to death
all were captured and put in captivity, where they could not survive
all failed to adapt to the changes in their external environment
the grew functional wings and evolved into another species
Which statement gives the best example of natural selection?
a frog has a random gene mutation that changes its color
a lizard sits under shade in a hot desert
a bird makes a loud call to attract a mate
a strain fo bacteria has become resistant to antibiotics
Prokaryotes that live in extreme environments.
plantae
protista
archaea
eukarya
Which bird in figure 3-1A is the red tailed hawk?
A
B
C
D
Putting things into categories based off their similar characteristics is called?
taxonomy
genus
classification
dichotomous key
What is the largest level of classification?
Kingdom
Species
Phylum
Domain
What medicine kills bacteria and other microorganisms?
antibodies
pathogenic
antibiotics
vaccines
