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Biology Final Exam

Total questions: 88

Worksheet time: 45mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What can be shown using a Punnett square?

a)

 The variations and probabilities that can come from cross breeding.

b)

All other squares

c)

The variations of types that come from babays

d)

The crossbreeding proscess

2.

 Why did Gregor Mendel study pea plants?

a)

Because he loved pea plants

b)

Because he could easily control their fertilization by transferring pollen with a small paintbrush.

c)

Because pea plants were the only thing around

d)

Becuase pea plants are known to have better accuracy at showing genotypes

3.

Which ones are Gregor Mendels 3 laws? (Select all that can apply)

a)

  law of dominance

b)

law of segregation

c)

 law of independent assortment

d)

law of craftmanship

4.

Which one of Gregor's 3 laws is this. When parents with pure, contrasting traits are crossed together, only one form of trait appears in the next generation. The hybrid offsprings will exhibit only the dominant trait in the phenotype.

a)

  law of dominance

b)

law of segregation

c)

 law of independent assortment

d)

law of craftmanship

5.

Which one of Gregor's 3 laws is this. During the formation of gamete, each gene separates from each other so that each gamete carries only one allele for each gene.

a)

  law of dominance

b)

law of segregation

c)

 law of independent assortment

d)

law of craftmanship

6.

Which one of Gregor's 3 laws is this. The alleles of two (or more) different genes get sorted into gametes independently of one another. In other words, the allele a gamete receives for one gene does not influence the allele received for another gene.

a)

  law of dominance

b)

law of segregation

c)

 law of independent assortment

d)

law of craftmanship

7.

How many chromosomes are shown in a human karyotype?

a)

22

b)

23

c)

26

d)

36

8.

 What pair of chromosomes represent a normal male?

a)

XX

b)

XY

c)

YY

d)

YXY

9.

 What pair of chromosomes represent a normal female?

a)

XX

b)

XY

c)

YY

d)

YXY

10.

A nucleic acid present in all living cells that has structural similarities to DNA

a)

RNA

b)

mRNA

c)

DNA

d)

tRNA

11.

The role of ? is to carry protein information from the DNA in a cell's nucleus to the cell's cytoplasm

a)

RNA

b)

mRNA

c)

DNA

d)

tRNA

12.

mRNA stands for

a)

Messanger RNA

b)

Molecules RNA

c)

Many RNA

d)

Membrane RNA

13.

tRNA stands for

a)

Transfer RNA

b)

Tissue RNA

c)

Translate RNA

d)

Trait RNA

14.

rRna stands for

a)

Ribosomal RNA

b)

Radical RNA

c)

Right RNA

d)

Rad RNA

15.

? is a small RNA molecule that plays a key role in protein synthesis. It serves as a link between the messenger RNA molecule and the growing chain of amino acids that make up a protein.

a)

tRNA

b)

mRNA

c)

RNA

d)

DNA

16.

? is a type of non-coding RNA which is the primary component of ribosomes, essential to all cells. It is a ribozyme which carries out protein synthesis in ribosomes.

a)

rRNA

b)

mRNA

c)

tRNA

d)

DNA

17.

What are the 3 sets of codons that code for translation to stop? ( Select all that apply)

a)

UAG

b)

UAA

c)

UGA

d)

UGU

18.

What is the difference of DNA and RNA?

a)

RNA is used for genotype while DNA is used for phenotype

b)

RNA contains a slightly different sugar deoxyribose, while DNA contains the sugar ribose

c)

RNA contains the sugar ribose, while DNA contains the slightly different sugar deoxyribose

d)

RNA is used for phenotype while DNA is used for genotype

19.

? is the process of creating protein molecules

a)

Protein synthesis

b)

mRNA

c)

Punnet squares

d)

Protein pathway

20.

 Transcription occurs in the ?

a)

nucleus

b)

cytoplasm

c)

membrane

d)

lungs

21.

 Translation occurs in the ?

a)

cytoplasm

b)

nucleus

c)

membrane

d)

mind

22.

How many bases make up one amino acid?

a)

12

b)

3

c)

1

d)

10

23.

Why is colorblindness more common in males than females?

a)

Because males carry only 1 X chromosomes

b)

Because it is an genetic trait that got only passed down from males

c)

Because males have a special trait that causes colorblindess

d)

Because males only have 2 chromosomes rather than 4

24.

?  is when the phenotypes of the two parents blend together to create a new phenotype for their offspring.

a)

Codominance

b)

Incomplete dominance

25.

? is when the two parent phenotypes are expressed together in the offspring

a)

Codominance

b)

Incomplete dominance

26.

A white flower and a red flower producing pink flowers is an example of?

a)

Codominance

b)

Incomplete dominance

27.

What is karyotype?

a)

A karyotyoe is a males set of chromosomes

b)

A karyotype is a set of genes

c)

A karyotype is an individual's complete set of chromosomes

d)

A karyotype is what determines what someone looks like

28.

The typical human karyotypes contain 22 pairs of autosomal chromosomes and one pair of sex chromosomes (allosomes).

a)

True

b)

False

29.

How many chromosomes are shown in a human karyotype?

a)

23

b)

46

c)

12

d)

24

30.

What kind of mutation caused a person to have sickle cell disease?

a)

Mutations in the HBB gene cause sickle cell disease.

b)

Mutations in the HCB gene cause sickle cell disease

c)

Mutations in the HDD gene cause sickle cell disease

d)

Mutations in the HDH gene cause sickle cell disease

31.

What is in a nucleotide of DNA?

a)

A set of genes

b)

A sugar molecule attached to a phosphate group and a nitrogen-containing base.

c)

The genes from DNA are in the nucleotide

d)

The nucleotide collects the sugar from your body

32.

What is the start codon for protein synthesis

a)

AUG

b)

AGU

c)

ABU

d)

AGU

33.

How many bases are needed to specify three amino acids?

a)

9

b)

5

c)

12

d)

13

34.

the mutation of the chromosomal segments of the DNA strands

a)

chromosomal mutation

b)

 point mutation

c)

 frameshift mutation

35.

 a mutation affecting only one or very few nucleotides in a gene sequence.

a)

chromosomal mutation

b)

 point mutation

c)

 frameshift mutation

36.

 mutation is a genetic mutation caused by indels of a number of nucleotides in a DNA sequence that is not divisible by three

a)

chromosomal mutation

b)

 point mutation

c)

 frameshift mutation

37.

? is the failure of homologous chromosomes or sister chromatids to separate properly during cell division.

a)

nondisjunction

b)

hybrid (hybridization)

c)

genetic engineering

38.

the process of producing offspring by mating two parents from different varieties or species

a)

nondisjunction

b)

hybrid (hybridization)

c)

genetic engineering

39.

a process that uses laboratory-based technologies to alter the DNA makeup of an organism.

a)

nondisjunction

b)

hybrid (hybridization)

c)

genetic engineering

40.

the exchange of DNA between paired homologous chromosomes that occurs during the development of egg and sperm cells (meiosis).

a)

Crossing over

b)

Meiosis

c)

Genes

d)

DNA

41.

The purpose of ? is to determine the probable identity of a person based on the nucleotide sequences of certain regions of human DNA that are unique to individuals.

a)

RNA fingerprinting

b)

DNA fingerprinting

c)

blood tests

42.

The human egg has ______ chromosomes and human sperm has________ chromosomes.

a)

23;23

b)

46;46

c)

12;12

d)

13;23

43.

Sickle cell disease is caused by a mutation in the hemoglobin-Beta gene found on chromosome 11

a)

True

b)

False

44.

_______ refers to the presence of a single set of chromosomes in an organism's cells while ______ refers to the presence of two complete sets of chromosomes in an organism's cells

a)

Haploid; Diploid

b)

Diploid; Haploid

45.

 Meiosis results in ___# of cells whereas Mitosis results in _____ # of cells.

a)

4 daughter cells; 2 identical daughter cells

b)

2 daughter cells; 4 identical daughter cells

c)

1 daughter cells; 2 identical daughter cells

d)

6 daughter cells; 2 identical daughter cells

46.

 How many different allele combinations would be found in the gametes produced by a pea plant whose genotype was RrYY?

a)

3

b)

2

c)

4

d)

5

47.

All of these are sources of genetic variation in an population except

a)

Mutations

b)

gene flow

c)

sexual reproduction

d)

cell production

48.

Each pea-plant gamete has how many alleles for the height gene?

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

4

49.

What evidence do we have to support that Evolution is a theory? Select all that apply

a)

ancient organism remains

b)

fossil layers

c)

similarities among organisms alive today

d)

similarities of embryos

e)

similarities in DNA

50.

What is evolution?

a)

The change in heritable traits of biological populations over successive generations.

b)

The study of plants and animals

c)

A biology study used to analysis human body

d)

The stage where animals and plants came alive

51.

What are the 4 key points for evolution the occur?

a)

the potential for a species to increase in number

c)

the genetic variation of individuals in a species due to mutation and sexual reproduction

e)

The animal and plant size in genetic variation

52.

The differential survival and reproduction of individuals due to differences in phenotype.

a)

Natural selection

b)

evolution

c)

inheritance of traits

d)

genetic variation

53.

Natural selection is the process through which populations of living organisms adapt and change.

a)

False

b)

True

54.

? is a mode of natural selection in which members of one biological sex choose mates of the other sex to mate with, and compete with members of the same sex for access to members of the opposite sex.

a)

Natural selection

b)

sexual selection

c)

artificial selection

d)

predator selection

55.

? is the identification by humans of desirable traits in plants and animals, and the steps taken to enhance and perpetuate those traits in future generations.

a)

Natural selection

b)

sexual selection

c)

artificial selection

d)

predator selection

56.

Instead of favoring individuals with extreme phenotypes, ? favors the intermediate variants.

a)

Stabilizing selection

b)

directional selection

c)

disruptive selection

57.

? is a mode of negative natural selection in which an extreme phenotype is favored over other phenotypes, causing the allele frequency to shift over time in the direction of that phenotype.

a)

Stabilizing selection

b)

directional selection

c)

disruptive selection

58.

? is a specific type of natural selection that actively selects against the intermediate in a population, favoring both extremes of the spectrum.

a)

Stabilizing selection

b)

directional selection

c)

disruptive selection

59.

How do new species come along?

a)

Speciation

b)

Natural selection

c)

evolution

d)

DNA

60.

What is speciation?

a)

the evolutionary process by which populations evolve to become distinct species

b)

A part of a process where animals form

c)

The main type of individuals living in an organism

61.

How do we classify species using a dichotomous key

a)

identify different organisms, based the organism's observable traits.

b)

The key opens a door to classify animals

62.

 What is the function of the cell membrane?

a)

The cell membrane regulates the transport of materials entering and exiting the cell.

b)

The cell membrane tracks down what enters the human body

c)

The cell membrane is the process by which animals eat

63.

? requires energy for the movement of molecules whereas ? does not require energy for the movement of molecules.

a)

Active transport; passive transport

b)

Passive transport; active transport

64.

In what do particles move from an area of higher concentration to one of lower concentration until equilibrium is reached

a)

osmosis

b)

diffusion

c)

transport

d)

translation

65.

In what a semipermeable membrane is present, so only the solvent molecules are free to move to equalize concentration.

a)

osmosis

b)

diffusion

c)

transport

d)

translation

66.

If a cell is placed in a ? solution, water will leave the cell, and the cell will shrink.

a)

hypertonic

b)

isotonic

c)

hypertonic

67.

In an ? environment, there is no net water movement, so there is no change in the size of the cell.

a)

hypertonic

b)

isotonic

c)

hypertonic

68.

When a cell is placed in a ? environment, water will enter the cell, and the cell will swell.

a)

hypertonic

b)

isotonic

c)

hypertonic

69.

Which ones are in the correct order and part of the cell cycle

a)

Interphase

Prophase

Metaphase

Anaphase

Telophase

Cytokinesis

b)

Telophase

Interphase

Prophase

Metaphase

Anaphase

Cytokinesis

c)

Metaphase

Anaphase

Telophase

Interphase

Prophase

Cytokinesis

d)

Metaphase

Telophase

Anaphase

Interphase

Prophase

Cytokinesis

70.

Which cell phase does this happen; it grows, replicates its chromosomes, and prepares for cell division

a)

Interphase

b)

Anaphase

c)

Metaphase

d)

Prophase

71.

Which cell phase does this happen; separates the duplicated genetic material carried in the nucleus of a parent cell into two identical daughter cells.

a)

Interphase

b)

Anaphase

c)

Metaphase

d)

Prophase

72.

Which cell phase does this happen; the nucleus dissolves and the cell's chromosomes condense and move together, aligning in the center of the dividing cell.

a)

Interphase

b)

Anaphase

c)

Metaphase

d)

Prophase

73.

Which cell phase does this happen; each pair of chromosomes is separated into two identical, independent chromosomes.

a)

Interphase

b)

Anaphase

c)

Metaphase

d)

Prophase

74.

Which cell phase does this happen; the chromosomes arrive at the cell poles, the mitotic spindle disassembles, and the vesicles that contain fragments of the original nuclear membrane assemble around the two sets of chromosomes.

a)

Interphase

b)

Telophase

c)

Metaphase

d)

Prophase

75.

Which cell phase does this happen; separate the cell in half and ensure that one nucleus ends up in each daughter cell.

a)

Interphase

b)

Telophase

c)

Cytokinesis

d)

Prophase

76.

What is DNA replication?

a)

is the process by which DNA makes a copy of itself during cell division.

b)

is he process by which DNA gets to go to the body

c)

is the process by which humans could breath

d)

is the process by which humans get blood in their body

77.

What is the outcome of mitosis?

a)

4 daughter cells

b)

two identical daughter cells

c)

2 son cells

d)

sex cells

78.

Cytokinesis is the final event of the cell division cycle, and its completion results in irreversible partition of a mother cell into two daughter cells.

a)

True

b)

False

79.

? is the state of steady internal, physical, and chemical conditions maintained by living systems.

a)

Homeostasis

b)

Translation

c)

Feedback mechanism

80.

? feedback is amplifying or magnifying the change or output.

a)

Postive

b)

Negative

81.

? feedback is when the product of a reaction leads to a decrease in that reaction.

a)

Postive

b)

Negative

82.

nucleus, endoplasmic reticulum, Golgi bodies, vacuoles, mitochondria, chloroplasts and lysosomes

a)

eukaryotic cell.

b)

Prokaryotic cells

83.

? have a membrane-bound nucleus and ? do not.

a)

eukaryotic cells;prokaryotic cells

b)

prokaryotic cells; eukaryotic cells

84.

? have a cell wall, but ? do not.

a)

Plant cells; animal cells

b)

Animal cells; plant cells

85.

carry out photosynthesis

a)

chloroplast

b)

nucleus

c)

mitochondria

d)

ribosomes

86.

controls and regulates the activities of the cell and carries the genes, structures that contain the hereditary information.

a)

chloroplast

b)

nucleus

c)

mitochondria

d)

ribosomes

87.

generating most of the ATP in the cell

a)

chloroplast

b)

nucleus

c)

mitochondria

d)

ribosomes

88.

the site of protein synthesis in the cell

a)

chloroplast

b)

nucleus

c)

mitochondria

d)

ribosomes