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Biology Final Exam Practice questions

Total questions: 81

Worksheet time: 1hrs 9mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

How many variables should be changed in a controlled experiment

a)

1

b)

at least 2

c)

As many as needed

d)

Between 1 and 100

2.
Four different types of cells are shown in picture. Which characteristic is shared by all four cells?
a)
A mechanism for transforming sunlight into energy
b)
Self-locomotion
c)
Membrane-bound organelles that transport substances
d)
Genetic material composed of DNA
3.
An experiment in which all variables but one are kept constant is called a(an) _______ experiment.
a)
independent
b)
controlled
c)
graphing
d)
dependent
4.
Scientific questions typically begin with a(an):
a)
data
b)
conclusion
c)
hypothesis
d)
observation
5.
A variable deliberately changed in an experiment is called the ______________ variable.
a)
independent
b)
dependent
c)
controlled
d)
all of the above
6.
The observed variable that changes in response to the independent variable:
a)
dependent variable
b)
controlled variable
c)
independent variable
d)
hypothesis
7.
A _______ is exposed to the same conditions as the experimental group except for one independent variable.
a)
hypothesis
b)
control group
c)
independent variable
d)
group
8.
Scientists select similar plots of grass in an experiment.  They have the same soil, water, and so on.  These traits are:
a)
constants or controlled variables
b)
experimental groups
c)
hypotheses
d)
none of the above
9.
Mary adds vitamins to the food of one group of rabbits in an experiment to see the effect of fur quality. The independent and dependent variables are ___and _____.
a)
vitamins/fur quality
b)
fur quality/vitamins
c)
vitamins/rabbits
d)
length of fur/rabbits
10.
In this graph, what is the dependent variable? 
a)
Walla Walla Island
b)
Time
c)
Number of Deer
11.

Tyler is pulling this block of wood up a ramp. What would be the dependent (or responding) variable that he is measuring?

a)

the weight of the wood block that is being pulled up the ramp by the spring scale in TYlers hand

b)

the number of books stacked under the ramp that changes the angle and the height it travels

c)

the amount of force needed to pull the wood block up the ramp that is measured by the spring scale

d)

the friction of the wood against the ramp pushing against the wood block

12.

A students was doing an experiment using the scientific method. Every three days the student plans to count the green leaves. Which would be a good hypothesis for this experiment?

a)

If plants are placed in direct sunlight, then they will grow larger

b)

Plants placed in bright light will grow more green leaves than in dim light.

c)

If plants are place in clay pots, then they will grow more green leaves than plastic pots.

d)

Plants in warmer temperatures, will grow more green leaves.

13.

According to the diagram, which question is being tested?

a)

How does color of light affect plant growth?

b)

How does the amount of fertilizer added to plants affect growth?

c)

How will different amounts of water affect plant growth?

d)

How does the type of soil affect plant growth?

14.
Evidence from many studies that tie hypotheses together is called a:
a)
proposal
b)
educated guess
c)
hypothesis
d)
theory
15.

Which statement is a hypothesis?

a)

Sample X has a greater mass than sample Y.

b)

There are more than 100 elements in the periodic table.

c)

We have found that bean seeds sprout faster than corn seeds.

d)

Bean seeds that receive 10 mL of water a day will sprout faster than bean seeds that receive 5 mL of water a day

16.

The diagram represents one way an enzyme can be inhibited. Which statement explains the effect of an inhibitor on an enzyme?

a)

A substrate will be able to bond with the enzyme.

b)

The enzyme will likely be attacked by immune cells

c)

The enzyme will be unable to produce more enzymes.

d)

A substrate will be unable to attach to the enzyme.

17.
Name the photosynthesizing organelle of the plant cell.
a)
G
b)
B
c)
J
d)
C
18.

Some students used vinegar to dissolve a way the shells of three eggs and used these eggs as models of human red blood cells. The students observed the changes in the eggs when they were placed in different solutions. Which statement best describes the role of the cell membrane in this model?

a)

The cell membrane is an impermeable barrier that prevents water from entering the cell.

b)

The cell membrane allows solutions to enter the cell, which causes the cell to shrink.

c)

The cell membrane allows water to enter and leave the cell.

d)

The cell membrane removes solutes from the environment.

19.
Which gas is filling the balloon in the experiment?
a)
Oxygen
b)
Carbon Dioxide
c)
Glucose
d)
Water
20.
Which molecule is made up of amino acids?
a)
carbohydrates
b)
lipids
c)
proteins
d)
water
21.
Which molecule contains the most energy?
a)
carbohydrates
b)
lipids
c)
proteins
d)
water
22.
What type of molecule is this?
a)
carbohydrate
b)
lipid
c)
protein
d)
water
23.
Cells exposed to HIGH concentrations of sugar will
a)
expand
b)
shrink
c)
not change
d)
expand and then shrink
24.

Which of the following hypotheses is written correctly?

a)

If I freeze a tennis ball, then it will not bounce as high.

b)

If a tennis ball is frozen, it won't bounce as high as one that is not frozen.

c)

Frozen tennis balls will not bounce as high.

d)

If I heat up a tennis ball it will bounce high

25.

In an experiment, the factor that we measure is called the

a)

independent variable

b)

dependent variable

c)

conclusion

d)

controlled variable

26.

In an experiment, the one variable that is changed is called the

a)

dependent variable

b)

independent variable

c)

experimental variable

d)

controlled variable

27.

A scientist hypothesizes the the temperature at which an alligator's egg is incubated will determine whether the alligator will be male or female. The dependent variable is

a)

the temperature

b)

the size of the baby alligators

c)

the incubator

d)

the gender of the baby alligators

28.

A scientist hypothesizes the the temperature at which an alligator's egg is incubated will determine whether the alligator will be male or female. The independent variable is

a)

the male alligators

b)

the gender of the alligator

c)

the temperature

d)

the incubator

29.
What is a hypothesis?
a)
an educated guess stating what you believe will be the result of your experiement
b)
a random guess
c)
a statement of the outcome of your experiment
d)
step by step directions for your experiment
30.
In this graph, what is the independent variable? 
a)
Population
b)
Day
c)
Species 5
31.

There are two types of data. Which type of data involves numbers that are obtained by counting or measuring?

a)

Quantitative

b)

Qualitative

32.

There are two types of data. Which type of data involves descriptions/photographs/illustrations that cannot be counted or measured?

a)

Qualitative

b)

Quantitative

33.
Series of steps scientists follow to solve problems
a)
Scientific method
b)
Investigation methods
c)
Experiment guidelines
d)
Standard procedures
34.
Which of the following would be considered quantitative data?
a)
Color
b)
Smell
c)
6.84 cm
d)
texture
35.
The basic unit of length in the metric system is 
a)
foot
b)
inch
c)
meter
d)
mile
36.
How many meters are there in a kilometer?
a)
10
b)
1
c)
1000
d)
100
37.
What is the first thing you should do if a lab accident occurs?
a)
Run out of the room screaming
b)
Tell your teacher
c)
Find the emergency equipment
d)
Go to the nearest hospital
38.
A large molecule made up of many similar or identical subunits.
a)
lipids
b)
polymer
c)
monomer
d)
monosaccharide
39.

Fats, oils and cholesterol are all types of what?

a)

cell membranes

b)

hormones

c)

lipids

d)

fatty acids

40.

RNA and DNA are which type of macromolecules?

a)

Carbohydrate

b)

lipid

c)

nucleic acid

d)

protein

41.

What will most likely happen if an appropriate enzyme is added to a chemical reaction?

a)

The reaction rate will increase.

b)

The equilibrium of the reaction will be maintained.

c)

The reaction rate will decrease.

d)

The reaction will stop.

42.

The enzyme lactase will break down the sugar lactose into which of the following components?

a)

monosaccharides

b)

nucleic acids

c)

amino acids

d)

phospholipids

43.

What function is shared by both lipids and carbohydrates

a)

Energy storage

b)

Membrane transport

c)

structure

d)

storage of genetic information

44.

Which molecules are joined together to make proteins?

a)

fatty acids

b)

nucleic acids

c)

amino acids

d)

acetic acids

45.
What is the monomer for a protein?
a)
Monosaccharide
b)
Triglyceride
c)
Amino Acid
d)
Nucleotide
46.
Which of the following organic compounds is the main source of energy for living things?
a)
carbohydrates
b)
lipids
c)
nucleic acids
d)
proteins
47.
Enzymes are considered to be 
a)
Lipids
b)
Carbohydrate
c)
Protein
d)
Nucleic Acid
48.
Genetic information is stored in which class of organic compounds?
a)
proteins
b)
lipids
c)
nucleic acids
d)
carbohydrates
49.
Letter D...
a)
active site
b)
enzyme
c)
substrate
d)
products
50.
What type of molecule is this?
a)
Nucleic acid
b)
Protein
c)
Carbohydrate
d)
Lipid
51.
Connects monomers to form a polymer
a)
Dehydration synthesis
b)
hydrolysis
52.
Produces water as a by-product
a)
Dehydration synthesis
b)
Hydolysis
53.
The process of removing water in order to form a bond between monomers is called....
a)
Dehydration Synthesis
b)
Hydrolysis
54.
Breaks up polymers, forming monomers
a)
dehydration synthesis
b)
hydrolysis
55.
Water is used to break bonds between polymers
a)
dehydration synthesis
b)
Hydrolysis
56.
Joins amino acids to form a protein
a)
Dehydration synthesis
b)
hydrolysis
57.
Occurs when polysaccharides are digested to form monosaccharides
a)
Dehydration synthesis
b)
hydrolysis
58.

What term means a state of stability or equilibrium?

a)

Taxis

b)

Cell Transport

c)

Diffusion

d)

Homeostasis

59.
The following figure is illustrating
a)
Dehydration Synthesis
b)
Hydrolysis
60.
The following figure is illustrating
a)
Dehydration Synthesis
b)
Hydrolysis
61.
The following figure is illustrating
a)
Dehydration Synthesis
b)
Hydrolysis
62.
The following figure is illustrating
a)
Dehydration Synthesis
b)
Hydrolysis
63.

Which cell structure is responsible for maintaining homeostasis by allowing materials in and out of the cell?

a)

Nucleus

b)

Ribosomes

c)

Cell Membrane

d)

Cell Wall

64.

What are the 2 types of cell transport?

a)

Active

b)

Passive

c)

Osmosis

d)

Diffusion

65.

Passive transport moves materials along the concentration gradient from:

a)

High to low concentration

b)

Low to high concentration

66.

Diffusion that is aided by proteins in the cell membrane is called:

a)

Osmosis

b)

Active Transport

c)

Diffusion

d)

Facilitated Diffusion

67.

Diffusion that is aided by proteins in the cell membrane is called:

a)

Osmosis

b)

Active Transport

c)

Diffusion

d)

Facilitated Diffusion

68.

Diffusion is the movement of:

a)

Water

b)

Gas

c)

Solids

d)

Any particles

69.

Osmosis is specifically the diffusion of:

a)

Water

b)

Gas

c)

Solids

d)

Any particles

70.

If a cell shrinks in a solution, the solution is said to be:

a)

Hypertonic

b)

Hypotonic

c)

Isotonic

71.

If there are more solutes inside a cell in a solution, the solution is said to be:

a)

Hypertonic

b)

Hypotonic

c)

Isotonic

72.

Beaker B demonstrates a ______________ solution.

a)

Hypertonic

b)

Hypotonic

c)

Isotonic

73.

Beaker A represents a ______________ solution.

a)

Hypertonic

b)

Hypotonic

c)

Isotonic

74.

Active transport requires the most direct use of:

a)

ATP

b)

Proteins

c)

Water

d)

Glucose

75.

The cell membrane is comprised of what two structures?

a)

Phospholipids

b)

Starches

c)

Cellulose

d)

Proteins

76.

Which cell structure is responsible for producing ATP energy?

a)

Mitochondria

b)

Ribosomes

c)

Nucleus

d)

Golgi apparatus

e)

Cell membrane

77.

In which cell structure would you find DNA?

a)

Mitochondria

b)

Ribosomes

c)

Cell membrane

d)

Golgi apparatus

e)

Nucleus

78.

Which cell structure is responsible for protein synthesis?

a)

Ribosomes

b)

Mitochondria

c)

Nucleus

d)

Plasma membrane

e)

Endoplasmic reticulum

79.

Which cell structure produces spindle fibers and aids in cell division?

a)

Mitochondria

b)

Nucleus

c)

Centrioles

d)

Cytoplasm

e)

Ribosomes

80.

What is this cell structure?

a)

Mitochondria

b)

Ribosome

c)

Chloroplast

d)

Nucleus

e)

Vacuole

81.

What is this cell structure?

a)

Chloroplast

b)

Cytoplasm

c)

Chlorophyll

d)

Centriole

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