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Spring 2022 Semester Review

Total questions: 117

Worksheet time: 1hrs 20mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The passing of traits from parent to child is known as _______________.

a)

heredity

b)

gene

c)

DNA

d)

RNA

2.

This trait is represented by a lower case letter and hidden whenever the dominant allele is present

a)

dominant allele

b)

codominance

c)

recessive allele

d)

Punnett Square

3.

This trait is represented by a capital letter and always shows up in an organism when the allele is present

a)

dominant allele

b)

codominance

c)

probability

d)

recessive allele

4.

Which of the following is homozygous recessive?

a)

RR

b)

Rr

c)

rR

d)

rr

5.

Which genotypes are heterozygous?

a)

EE

b)

tt

c)

Rr

d)

Both EE and tt

6.

Which genotypes are homozygous dominant?

a)

EE

b)

tt

c)

Rr

d)

Both EE and tt

7.

Which genotypes are homozygous?

a)

EE

b)

tt

c)

Rr

d)

Both EE and tt

8.

_____ is the genetic makeup of an organism.

a)

phenotype

b)

genotype

9.

A ____ is a region of DNA that controls a trait.

a)

gene

b)

phenotype

c)

chromatin

d)

genotype

10.

The ____ is the physical appearance of an organism.

a)

genotype

b)

phenotype

11.

The study of heredity is called

a)

Science

b)

DNA

c)

Dominant

d)

Genetics

12.

How do we write recessive alleles?

a)

Capital letters

b)

Lower case

13.

How do we write DOMINANT alleles?

a)

Capital letters

b)

Lower case

14.
What type of "square" helps us solve genetic problems?
a)
carpenter square
b)
Mendel square
c)
Punnett square
d)
genetic square
15.
A single cross such as flower color.
a)
mono hybrid
b)
dihybrid
c)
crossing over
d)
homozygous
16.

Who is considered the "father" of modern genetics?

a)

Einstein

b)

Mendel

c)

Disney

d)

Washington

17.
TT,tt,PP,pp,SS,ss are examples of alleles that are?
a)
homozygous
b)
heterozygous
c)
different
d)
homologous 
18.
If "T" is the allele for tall and "t" is the allele for short, then Tt would produce?
a)
tall
b)
short
c)
medium
d)
not enough info
19.

Which of the following is an inheritable genetic trait?

a)

language

b)

type of music you like

c)

eye color

d)

slow growth due to insufficient nutrition.

20.
An offspring will receive how many alleles from each parent to determine a specific trait?
a)
one
b)
two
c)
three
d)
five
21.
Which of the following is a phenotype?
a)
BB
b)
Bb
c)
bb
d)
Blue eyes
22.

What are the phenotype percentages of the offspring?

(A-Brown fur color; a-white fur color)

a)

50 % Brown fur and 50% White fur

b)

25 % Brown fur and 75% White fur

c)

75 % Brown fur and 25% White fur

d)

0% Brown fur and 100% White fur

23.
What are the possible genotypes for this cross?
(Click the picture to see it without the text)
a)
TT = 25% Tt= 50% tt=25%
b)
all tall
c)
TT= 75% tt = 25%
d)
Tt = 100%
24.
This punnett square shows a cross between
a)
A hybrid Parent and a Homozygous parent
b)
A heterozygous parent and a heterozygous parent
c)
Two homozygous parents
d)
Two Hybrid Parents
25.
Why are there no white rabbit babies?
a)
The white gene is not present in any of the babies.
b)
It takes two recessive genes to show the trait.
c)
Grey is a better color.
d)
Baby five will be white.
26.

What comparative anatomy structure has similar form/structure but different function?

a)

Analogous Structures

b)

Homologous Structures

c)

Vestigial Structures

27.

What comparative anatomy structure has a different form/structure but the same function?

a)

Analogous Structures

b)

Homologous Structures

c)

Vestigial Structures

28.

What comparative anatomy structure is a result from left over traits that are no longer needed for survival and no longer serve a purpose?

a)

Analogous Structures

b)

Homologous Structures

c)

Vestigial Structures

29.

Bone C: Shows the remnants of pelvic bones on a whale from when the whale used to be a land mammal. These bones no longer serve a function.

a)

Analogous Structure

b)

Homologous Structure

c)

Vestigial Structure

30.

What type of comparative structure is this an example of?

a)

Analogous Structures

b)

Homologous Structures

c)

Vestigial Structures

31.
Which of the following ideas is supported by Darwin’s observation of local variation among tortoises in the Galápagos Islands? 
a)
artificial selection
b)
adaptation
c)
acquired characteristics
d)
tendency towards perfection
32.
Which statement is part of Darwin’s theory of evolution by natural selection? 
a)
More offspring are produced than can possibly survive.
b)
The organisms that are the fittest are always largest and strongest. 
c)
The number of offspring is not related to fitness.
d)
Acquired characteristics that are inherited are the cause of evolution.
33.

By looking at the genes of some animals we can determine which living species are most closely related to each other. This also reveals which species most recently diverged from their common ancestor.

Based on the partial gene segments shown, which pair of animals are genetically most closely related and therefore most recently diverged from their common ancestor?

a)

Chimpanzee and Mouse

b)

Rat and Mouse

c)

Rat and Chimpanzee

34.

Which rock layer contains the newest fossils?

a)
F
b)
E
c)
B
d)
C
35.
Charles Darwin’s observation that finches of different species on the Galápagos Islands have many similar physical characteristics supports the hypothesis that these finches 
 
a)
have the ability to interbreed.
have the ability to interbreed.
b)
acquired traits through use and disuse.
c)
all eat the same type of food.
d)
descended from a common ancestor.
36.

Images of the embryo and adult stages of three different organisms are shown.


Which of the following is the best conclusion that can be drawn from this evidence?

a)

Having similar embryos indicates that these organisms eat the same types of food.

b)

Having similar embryos indicates that these organisms live in a similar environment.

c)

Having similar embryos indicates that these organisms share a recent common ancestor.

d)

Having similar embryos indicates that a certain protein controls how many legs the adult organisms will have.

37.

If a new trait DOES help an organism survive, what may happen to it?

a)

It dies and its DNA is not passed on

b)

It survives and its DNA is passed on

c)

It changes its traits to adapt and survive

38.

In the table shown, the DNA found in five primate species was compared to the DNA found in humans. The number of sequence differences was recorded. Based on the data in this table, what inference could you make about these species compared to humans?

a)

Lemurs are most like humans.

b)

Gorillas are most like humans.

c)

None of the species are similar to humans.

d)

Only the lemur differs from humans in any way.

39.

Researchers discovered that the legs of birds are homologous to the feet of reptiles. Which claim is BEST supported by this fact?

a)

Birds do not require legs

b)

Birds and reptiles have a common ancestor

c)

They randomly developed the same structures

d)

Selection pressures have acted on birds, but not on reptiles

40.
Common ancestry relates to evolution because
a)
evolution only happens when there are common ancestors.
b)
Common ancestors make evolution happen more quickly.
c)
evolution can never take place with common ancestors.
d)
the more two organisms have in common, the more recent is their common ancestor during their evolution.
41.

Various species show similar developmental patterns as embryos.

a)

DNA similarities

b)

Anatomical Homology

c)

Embryology

d)

All of the above

42.

What evidence presented here supports the argument that vertebrates and insects evolved from a common ancestor?

a)

The fact that the eye structures of vertebrates and insects are analogous

b)

The fact that the genes encoding the eye structures of vertebrates and insects are analogous

c)

The fact that the eye developmental genes of vertebrates and insects are homologous

43.

What does it mean that the eye structures and specific genes for those structures are analogous but the genes that control eye development are homologous?

Select all that apply

a)

It means vertebrates and insects had a common ancestor that possessed genes that coded for a primitive eye

b)

It means every species that descended from the common ancestor developed additional genes that made changed the structure of their eye

c)

It means that vertebrates and insects are not related to each other but developed eyes in a similar pattern

44.

Which of these statements does NOT help explain why the development of gene sequencing technology provided a turning point in evidence gathering related to this claim?

Select all that apply

a)

Before gene sequencing, the only evidence was the anatomical appearance of the eyes of vertebrates and insects

b)

Because the eye structures are so different in appearance, it was easy to conclude these groups had no evolutionary relationship with each other

c)

Gene sequencing shows that there are enough genetic similarities in the genes of eye development to suggest a very early common ancestor

d)

Gene sequencing shows that, since the genes encoding eye structures are analogous, that vertebrates and insects share no common ancestors

45.

Natural selection results in change in a population's _____________ traits over time.

a)

inherited

b)

acquired

46.

Brown mice survive and reproduce in their desert environment better than white mice because owls can see and eat the white mice more easily. In this situation, what part of the environment is doing the selecting?

a)

predator

b)

soil composition

c)

mouse fur color

d)

sexual preferences

47.

Over generations of time apart on different islands with different food sources, the separated populations of Galapagos finches accumulated genetic differences until each group had different beaks. This is an example of _____.

a)

natural selection

b)

genetic drift

c)

adaptation

d)

speciation

48.

Individuals undergo evolution.

a)

True

b)

False

49.

A phenotype that improves an organism’s chance of survival in their environment is considered a(n) ____________.

a)

natural selection

b)

adaption

c)

speciation

50.

What is speciation?

a)

combining of two species to form one with different traits

b)

Intentional breeding designed to maintain a desired trait

c)

timing of mating that prevents normal sexual selection

d)

A population splits and accumulates different genes in the new groups

51.

Which of the following is NOT an example of natural selection?

a)

People selectively breeding hamsters for size.

b)

Insect populations developing resistance to certain pesticides.

c)

Bacteria becoming resistant to antibiotics.

d)

Male birds of certain species inheriting colorful feathers that are more attractive to females.

52.
Genetic drift is change in the allele frequency of a population due to...
a)
random chance
b)
natural selection
c)
non-random mating (sexual selection)
d)
artificial selection
53.

Eyes that can see in the dark is a(an) _______ inherited by nocturnal animals.

a)

adaptation

b)

acquired trait

c)

learned ability

54.

Evolution, gravity, and plate tectonics are all examples of scientific...

a)

hypotheses

b)

theories

c)

laws

55.

How does a species change over time?

a)

by adapting to the environment

b)

changes in the gene frequencies in a population

c)

acquiring new traits

d)

they do not change

56.

The pelvic bone of whales is not needed for movement within the water. This is an example of a(n) ______________ structure.

a)

vestigial

b)

analogous

c)

homologous

57.

The forelimbs of mammals have similar anatomy because these groups descended from a recent common ancestor. Their bone structure is an example of a(n) ______________ structure.

a)

vestigial

b)

analogous

c)

homologous

58.

Many different groups of organisms have wings, even though they do not share a recent common ancestor. This is because they evolved in environments with similar selective pressures. Wings are an example of a(n) ______________ structure.

a)

vestigial

b)

analogous

c)

homologous

59.

What type of speciation would involve mating during different seasons?

a)

geographic isolation

b)

reproductive isolation

c)

habitat isolation

d)

gametic isolation

60.

A flood drowns a large portion of an insect population, with only a few random individuals surviving. This is an example of ______.

a)

genetic drift

b)

adaptation

c)

natural selection

61.

How do species change over time?

a)

frequency (amount) of certain alleles in a population

b)

towards perfection

c)

through individual evolution

d)

through acquired traits

62.

Which does NOT cause genetic variation?

a)

crossing over in meiosis

b)

mutations

c)

acquired traits

63.

Which is an example of a hypothesis?

a)

evolution

b)

a highly tested explanation

c)

If I put my bananas in the fridge, they will take longer to ripen.

64.

Below are the % similarities of DNA between whales and other species. Based on this, which are whales most closely related to?

a)

Pig, 68.4%

b)

Hippo, 83.4%

c)

Mouse, 38.4%

65.
Which of the following is a term for a group of similar organisms that can reproduce fertile offspring?
a)
individual
b)
population
c)
species
d)
fossil
66.
If an organism has a vestigial structure, that structure likely once had a function in a(n)
a)
close relative
b)
early ancestor
c)
unrelated organism
d)
embryological stage
67.
Mutations are important because they bring about
a)
death of the organism in which they develop
b)
genetic variation needed for a population to evolve
c)
benefits for the individual, not for the population
d)
Hardey-Weinberg equilibrium within a population
68.
Extinction can occur because of which of the following?
a)
All can be causes of extinction.
b)
Increased competition with other species
c)
New predators within the environment
d)
Loss of habitat and/or catastrophes
69.
Finches on the Galapagos Islands had different beaks in order to help them do what?
a)
Build nests
b)
Fight off predators
c)
Collect food sources
d)
Compete with rivals
70.
This scientist came up with the idea of natural selection.
a)
Jean Baptiste Lamarck
b)
Gregor Mendel
c)
Charles Darwin
d)
Thomas Malthus
71.
A remnant or trace of an organism from the past is called a _______.
a)
Ancestor
b)
Skeleton
c)
Fossil
d)
Imprints
72.
Inherited trait that helps an organism survive is a(n) __________.
a)
Fossil
b)
Adaptation
c)
Ancestor
d)
Natural selection
73.
Survival of the fittest or when favorable adaptations reproduce faster is called what?
a)
Evolution
b)
Adaptation
c)
Natural selection
d)
Fossilization
74.
This occurs when no more of a species is living.
a)
Fossilization
b)
Adaptation
c)
Extinction
d)
Natural selection
75.
Magda is a tall, 11 year old drummer. She has a scar on her right cheek. She is good at swimming. Which of her traits did Magda most likely inherit?
a)
height
b)
the scar
c)
ability to swim
d)
ability to play drums
76.
According to the diagram, which organism is older?
a)
ammonite
b)
coral
c)
gastropod
d)
trilobite
77.
Structures with the same parts have different functions; suggests that organisms share a common ancestry
a)
vestigial structures
b)
homologous structures
c)
adaptive radiation
d)
fossil
78.
Which of the following is an example of a vestigial structure?
a)
the wings of a red-tailed hawk
b)
the hind limbs of a house cat
c)
the fins of sharks
d)
the tailbone of a human
79.
The diagram shows fossils in different rock layers. Which of these statements about the age of these fossils is most likely correct?
a)
Fossil A and C are the same age
b)
Fossil B is older than fossil C
c)
Fossils A is older than fossil B
d)
Fossil D is older than fossil C
80.
If species A and B have very similar genes and proteins, what is probably TRUE?
a)
species A and B share a relatively recent common ancestor
b)
species A evolved independently of species B for a long period
c)
species A is younger than species B
d)
species A is older than species B
81.
What would happen if the Giraffes never evolve?
a)
they would survive
b)
They would thrive
c)
They would become extinct
d)
They will find another source of food
82.
The ability of an organism to survive and reproduce in its specific environment 
a)
diversity.
b)
evolution
c)
adaptation
d)
 fitness
83.
Why are advantageous traits more likely to be passed onto offspring?
a)
Because they are more likely to survive and reproduce.
b)
Because they come from dominant alleles.
c)
Because they come from recessive alleles.
d)
Because the trait is an acquired phenotype.
84.
Farmers breed cows to produce high amounts of milk. This is an example of...
a)
Natural Selection 
b)
Variations in a species 
c)
Selective Breeding 
d)
inbreeding
85.
Which of the following ideas is supported by Darwin’s observation of local variation among tortoises in the Galápagos Islands? 
a)
artificial selection
b)
adaptation
c)
acquired characteristics
d)
tendency towards perfection
86.
Which statement is part of Darwin’s theory of evolution by natural selection? 
a)
More offspring are produced than can possibly survive.
b)
The organisms that are the fittest are always largest and strongest. 
c)
The number of offspring is not related to fitness.
d)
Acquired characteristics that are inherited are the cause of evolution.
87.

A change in a DNA sequence that affects genetic information

a)

mutation

b)

fitness

c)

transformation

88.

An inherited characteristic that increases an organism's chance of survival

a)

adaptation

b)

evolution

c)

fitness

89.

By looking at the genes of some animals we can determine which living species are most closely related to each other. This also reveals which species most recently diverged from their common ancestor.

Based on the partial gene segments shown, which pair of animals are genetically most closely related and therefore most recently diverged from their common ancestor?

a)

Chimpanzee and Mouse

b)

Rat and Mouse

c)

Rat and Chimpanzee

90.

Which rock layer contains the newest fossils?

a)
F
b)
E
c)
B
d)
C
91.
Charles Darwin’s observation that finches of different species on the Galápagos Islands have many similar physical characteristics supports the hypothesis that these finches 
 
a)
have the ability to interbreed.
have the ability to interbreed.
b)
acquired traits through use and disuse.
c)
all eat the same type of food.
d)
descended from a common ancestor.
92.

Images of the embryo and adult stages of three different organisms are shown.


Which of the following is the best conclusion that can be drawn from this evidence?

a)

Having similar embryos indicates that these organisms eat the same types of food.

b)

Having similar embryos indicates that these organisms live in a similar environment.

c)

Having similar embryos indicates that these organisms share a recent common ancestor.

d)

Having similar embryos indicates that a certain protein controls how many legs the adult organisms will have.

93.

Please select all correct answers that apply, based on the cladogram shown

a)

Sharks and Primates do not have a common ancestor.

b)

Crocodiles and Amphibians are more closely related than Birds and Sharks.

c)

Rodents and Rabbits do have Eggs with Shells.

d)

Sharks have more of the traits shown than of all of the other organisms.

e)

Birds have all of the shown traits that Sharks have, but Sharks do not have all of the shown traits that Birds have.

94.

If a new trait DOES help an organism survive, what may happen to it?

a)

It dies and its DNA is not passed on

b)

It survives and its DNA is passed on

c)

It changes its traits to adapt and survive

95.

In the table shown, the DNA found in five primate species was compared to the DNA found in humans. The number of sequence differences was recorded. Based on the data in this table, what inference could you make about these species compared to humans?

a)

Lemurs are most like humans.

b)

Gorillas are most like humans.

c)

None of the species are similar to humans.

d)

Only the lemur differs from humans in any way.

96.

Researchers discovered that the legs of birds are homologous to the feet of reptiles. Which claim is BEST supported by this fact?

a)

Birds do not require legs

b)

Birds and reptiles have a common ancestor

c)

They randomly developed the same structures

d)

Selection pressures have acted on birds, but not on reptiles

97.

Which type of rock are most fossils found?

a)

sedimentary rock

b)

metamorphic rock

c)

igneous rock

d)

fossils

98.
Common ancestry relates to evolution because
a)
evolution only happens when there are common ancestors.
b)
Common ancestors make evolution happen more quickly.
c)
evolution can never take place with common ancestors.
d)
the more two organisms have in common, the more recent is their common ancestor during their evolution.
99.

Various species show similar developmental patterns as embryos.

a)

DNA similarities

b)

Anatomical Homology

c)

Embryology

d)

All of the above

100.
According to the law of superposition, the oldest fossils are found 
a)
At the top of the rock layers
b)
Near the bottom of the rock layers
c)
In the middle of the rock layers
d)
Somewhat near the surface
101.

What is reproductive success?

a)

A: The ability to produce healthy offspring that survive.

b)

B: The ability to reproduce.

c)

C: The ability to find a mate.

d)

D: The ability to not reproduce.

102.

Select ALL the parts of Natural Selection.

a)

overproduction

b)

evolution

c)

variation

d)

selection

e)

competition

103.

What happens to new traits that HELP organisms survive over time?

a)

They become MORE COMMON

b)

They become LESS COMMON

c)

They are EQUALLY COMMON

104.

What evidence presented here supports the argument that vertebrates and insects evolved from a common ancestor?

a)

The fact that the eye structures of vertebrates and insects are analogous

b)

The fact that the genes encoding the eye structures of vertebrates and insects are analogous

c)

The fact that the eye developmental genes of vertebrates and insects are homologous

105.

What does it mean that the eye structures and specific genes for those structures are analogous but the genes that control eye development are homologous?

Select all that apply

a)

It means vertebrates and insects had a common ancestor that possessed genes that coded for a primitive eye

b)

It means every species that descended from the common ancestor developed additional genes that made changed the structure of their eye

c)

It means that vertebrates and insects are not related to each other but developed eyes in a similar pattern

106.

Which of these statements does NOT help explain why the development of gene sequencing technology provided a turning point in evidence gathering related to this claim?

Select all that apply

a)

Before gene sequencing, the only evidence was the anatomical appearance of the eyes of vertebrates and insects

b)

Because the eye structures are so different in appearance, it was easy to conclude these groups had no evolutionary relationship with each other

c)

Gene sequencing shows that there are enough genetic similarities in the genes of eye development to suggest a very early common ancestor

d)

Gene sequencing shows that, since the genes encoding eye structures are analogous, that vertebrates and insects share no common ancestors

107.
The scientific name for an organism includes which taxa?
a)
class and family 
b)
genus and species 
c)
domain and kingdom 
d)
kingdom and phylum 
108.

An organism identified with binomial nomenclature includes which two taxa?

a)

class and order

b)

family and genus

c)

genus and species

d)

kingdom and phylum

109.

Which taxonomic category is higher than the others?

a)

Class

b)

Genus

c)

Family

d)

Phylum

110.

What is the order of the taxonomic levels from least specific to most specific?

a)

Kingdom, Family, Species, Order, Class, Phylum, Genus

b)

Kingdom, Phylum, Class, Order, Family, Genus, Species

c)

Species, Order, Kingdom, Family, Genus, Phylum, Class

d)

Species, Genus, Family, Order, Class, Phylum, Kingdom

111.
Organisms in this smallest taxonomic group share many characteristics.
a)
domain
b)
kingdom
c)
species
d)
class
112.

Organisms whose cells do not have a nucleus are called _____.

a)

Eukaryotes

b)

Multicellular

c)

Unicellular

d)

Prokaryotes

113.
A student discovers an arachnid with a segmented abdomen, long legs, and a tail with no stinger. The student uses the dichotomous key below to identify it. Which arachnid has the student found?
a)
Whip Scorpion
b)
Wind Scorpion
c)
Daddy long legs
d)
Scorpion
114.

What is the genus name here:

Canis lupus

a)

Canis

b)

lupus

115.
What is a Heterotroph?
a)
A producer
b)
An organism that makes its own food
c)
A consumer or decomposer
116.
How many Domains are there?
Name them:
a)
3; Archaea, Bacteria, Eukarya
b)
2; Bacteria, Eukarya
c)
1; Eukarya
d)
3; Bacteria, Eukarya, Protists
117.
Organisms in the Kingdom Animalia are
a)
mutlicellular and heterotrophic
b)
multicellular and autotrophic
c)
unicellular and autotrophic
d)
unicellular and autotrophic

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9th - 12th Grade