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BIOLOGY PMA 1 Review

Total questions: 100

Worksheet time: 1hrs 29mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which of the following is a quantitative observation?

a)

The bird is very colorful.

b)

The bird has four different colors.

c)

The bird has many, many feathers.

d)

It is a bird.

2.

Which of the following is a qualitative observation about this image?

a)

There are 10 mini trees in the picture.

b)

There are two colored bushes in the picture.

c)

There is one power line going across in the air.

d)

There is art created from trees in this photo.

3.

What is the first step in solving a problem?

a)

Make an observation

b)

Design and conduct an experiment

c)

Make a hypothesis

d)

Share your results

4.

**THIS QUESTION HAS MULTIPLE ANSWERS**


Select all of the answers that fall under the following category:


ways to tell whether or not a source of information is reliable

a)

Examining the source for an author name and date

b)

Examining the source for citations

c)

Looking over the information and deciding whether or not you agree with it

d)

Checking whether the source is primary or secondary

e)

Examining the site's URL for .edu and .gov

5.

Also called empirical evidence, what do you collect as part of an experiment and analyze as part of the next step?

a)

observations

b)

data

c)

variables

d)

hypothesis

6.

What is the difference between a scientific law and a scientific theory?

a)

A scientific law explains what happens, while a scientific theory explains why something happens

b)

A scientific law explains why something happens, while a scientific theory explains what happens

c)

Both scientific theories and scientific laws explain what happens

d)

Both scientific theories and scientific laws explain why something happens

7.

What is peer review?

a)

Sharing the results of your experiment with others so they can examine and validate your conclusion

b)

Asking your friends for help conducting an experiment

c)

Polling random people to see if they agree with your experiment or not

d)

None of the above

8.

What is another name for the control group in an experiment?

a)

Comparison Group

b)

Independent Group

c)

Dependent Group

d)

Experimental Group

9.

Which of the following types of microscopes offers magnification levels of up to 10,000,000x and allows an x-ray-like image of a slice of a cell to be taken

a)

None of the above

b)

Light microscope

c)

Scanning electron microscope

d)

Transmission electron microscope

10.

The table below summarizes the effect of commercial fishing on a local Atlantic cod population over an 9-year period. Based on the data in the table, which conclusion is valid?

a)

The number of fishing boats has les effect on the local cod population than pollution

b)

More fishing boats make the cod population estimates more accurate

c)

An increase in fishing boats has had a negative impact on cod population growth

d)

An increase in fishing boats has had a positive impact on cod population growth

11.

SpongeBob noticed that his favorite pants were not as clean as they used to be. His friend Sandy told him that he should try using Clean-O detergent, a new laundry soap she found at Sail-Mart. SpongeBob made sure to wash one pair of pants in plain water and another pair in water with the Clean-O detergent. After washing both pairs of pants a total of three times, the pants washed in the Clean –O detergent did not appear to be any cleaner that the pants washed in plain water. What is the control in this experiment?

a)

Type of detergent

b)

Pants washed in Clean-O detergent

c)

Pants washed in plain water

d)

Water

12.

SpongeBob noticed that his favorite pants were not as clean as they used to be. His friend Sandy told him that he should try using Clean-O detergent, a new laundry soap she found at Sail-Mart. SpongeBob made sure to wash one pair of pants in plain water and another pair in water with the Clean-O detergent. After washing both pairs of pants a total of three times, the pants washed in the Clean–O detergent did not appear to be any cleaner that the pants washed in plain water. What is the INDEPENDENT variable in this experiment?

a)

The detergent

b)

The pants

c)

The cleanliness of the pants

d)

The water

13.

Which step, when solving a problem, involves making an inference based on reasoning and observations?

a)

Present results

b)

Perform the experiment/collect data

c)

Form hypothesis

d)

Analyze the data

14.
An organized way of gathering and analyzing evidence about the natural world. 
a)
biology
b)
science
c)
theory 
d)
law
15.
using senses to study the world; using tools to collect measurements; examining previous research results. 
a)
observation
b)
objective
c)
organism
d)
review
16.
the study of life. 
a)
science
b)
philosophy 
c)
theory
d)
biology
17.
process that test a hypothesis by collecting information under controlled conditions. 
a)
experiment
b)
examine
c)
justify
d)
observation
18.
theory
a)
process that test a hypothesis by collecting information under controlled conditions. 
b)
proposed explanation or answer to a scientific question.
c)
is a statement about an observed phenomenon or a unifying concept
d)
a well tested explanation for a wide variety of observations and experimental results. 
19.
law
a)
a well tested explanation for a wide variety of observations and experimental results. 
b)
is a statement about an observed phenomenon or a unifying concept
c)
proposed explanation or answer to a scientific question.
d)
condition that is controlled so that it does not change during an experiment.
20.
is a logical interpretation based on prior knowledge. 
a)
guessing
b)
understanding
c)
inference
d)
conclude 
21.
observations and measurements recorded during an experiment. 
a)
results
b)
data
c)
procedures
d)
materials
22.

What is cohesion?

a)

The ability of a molecule to "stick" to itself

b)

The ability of a molecule to "stick" to other molecules

c)

Large amounts of energy are required to change the temperature of a substance

d)

A well-organized and efficient team

23.

What about the chemical structure of water causes many of the critical properties that support life on Earth?

a)

Hydrogen Bonds

b)

Cohesive behavior

c)

Polarity

d)

Expansion Upon Freezing

24.

What characteristic is shown in the image?

a)

Polarity

b)

Hydrogen Bonds

c)

Cohesion

d)

Adhesion

25.

What property of water results in the accumulation of small amounts of water into larger amounts of water? The results in the rivers, lakes, streams, and even the oceans.

a)

Cohesive Behavior

b)

Expansion Upon Freezing

c)

Ability to Moderate Temperature

d)

Universal Solvent

26.

This individual is ice fishing. They cut through the top layers of ice to reach the water and fish below. What property of water allows for this to happen?

a)

Expansion Upon Freezing

b)

Universal Solvent

c)

Ability to Moderate Temperature

d)

Cohesive Behavior

27.

What property of water allows for water to act as a temperature regulator for the world?

a)

Cohesive Behavior

b)

Expansion Upon Freezing

c)

High Specific Heat

d)

Universal Solvent

28.

What property of water causes these Alka-Seltzer tablets to dissolve?

a)

Universal Solvent

b)

Expansion Upon Freezing

c)

Cohesive Behavior

d)

High Specific Heat

29.

Sweating is an example of what property of water?

a)

Ability to Moderate Temperature

b)

Expansion Upon Freezing

c)

Cohesive Behavior

d)

Universal Solvent

30.

Blood functions as a transport mechanism to take nutrients and oxygen to all cells in the body. What property of water allows for this to occur?

a)

Expansion Upon Freezing

b)

Universal Solvent

c)

Cohesive Behavior

d)

Ability to Moderate Temperature

31.

Which type of microscope would give you this image?

a)

transmission electron microscope

b)

dissecting microscope

c)

scanning electron microscope

d)

compound microscope

32.

Which type of microscope would give you this image of red blood cells?

a)

dissecting microscope

b)

compound microscope

c)

scanning electron microscope

d)

transmission electron microscope

33.

Which type of microscope would you use to view this specimen?

SPECIMEN: Measles Virus

2-D Image

Electrons are used to form the image

Purpose: to see the internal (inside) details of the measles virus

a)

dissecting microscope

b)

compound microscope

c)

scanning electron microscope

d)

transmission electron microscope

34.

Which type of microscope would you use to view this specimen?

SPECIMEN: Measles Virus

3-D image

Electrons are used to form the image

Purpose: to see the surface of the viral envelope

a)

dissecting microscope

b)

compound microscope

c)

scanning electron microscope

d)

transmission electron microscope

35.

Which of the following microscopes would be the best choice for getting a better view of this bee?

a)

dissecting microscope

b)

compound microscope

c)

scanning electron microscope

d)

transmission electron microscope

36.
Water is polar and oil is nonpolar.
a)
True
b)
False
37.
What is the main function of nucleic acids?
a)
To function in insulation.
b)
To store and transmit hereditary information.
c)
To provide energy
38.
What are the monomers of carbohydrates?
a)
Amino acids
b)
Fatty acids
c)
Nucleotides
d)
Monosaccharides (simple sugars)
39.
What is the strongest base listed in this figure?
a)
Hydrochloric acid
b)
Pure water
c)
Sodium hydroxide
d)
Sea water
40.
Enzymes are lipids.
a)
True
b)
False
41.
Most enzymes — 
a)
Speed up the chemical reaction
b)
Have no effect on the rate of the chemical reaction 
c)
Keep the rate of the chemical reaction the same
d)
Slow the rate of the chemical reaction 
42.
Enzymes _____ the activation energy of a reaction by binding a substrate and holding it in a way that lowers the activation energy.
a)
Lower
b)
Raise
c)
Maintain
43.
Most enzymes in with the suffix --
a)
-yme
b)
-gen
c)
-nic
d)
-ase
44.
All carbohydrates are —
a)
composed of carbon, hydrogen and oxygen atoms
b)
are made of amino acids
c)
composed of carbon, hydrogen, oxygen and nitrogen atoms
d)
composed of carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen and phosphorus atoms
 D are made of fatty acids 
45.
Which structure in the figure would most likely be used to form muscles and connective tissue? 
a)
4
b)
1
c)
2
d)
3
46.

A monosaccharide is....

a)

carbohydrate

b)

lipids

c)

protein

d)

nucleic acid

47.

This macromolecule provides the major energy source used by mitochondria (and all living things)

a)

carbohydrate

b)

lipids

c)

protein

d)

nucleic acid

48.

This macromolecule make up cell membranes, store energy, and provide insulation

a)

carbohydrate

b)

lipids

c)

protein

d)

nucleic acid

49.

This macromolecule carries hereditary information and instructions for building molecules

a)

carbohydrate

b)

lipids

c)

protein

d)

nucleic acid

50.

This macromolecule provides structural support and act as enzymes to catalyze metabolic reactions

a)

carbohydrate

b)

lipids

c)

protein

d)

nucleic acid

51.

A macromolecule with C, H, O, and N only, is a.....

a)

carbohydrate

b)

lipid

c)

protein

d)

nucleic acid

52.

Which statement is true?

a)

Simple sugars are made of polysaccharides.

b)

Glycerol is made of fatty acids.

c)

RNA molecules are made of nucleotides.

d)

Amino acids are made of proteins.

53.

Plants build cellulose (a polysaccharide) to makeup their parts like leaves, roots, stems, etc. What monomer do plants use to build cellulose?

a)

monosaccharides

b)

disaccharides

c)

amino acids

d)

nucleotides

54.

This group includes steroids like estrogen and testosterone

a)

carbohydrate

b)

lipid

c)

protein

d)

nucleic acid

55.

One of the characteristics of life is that organisms must have genetic material. This genetic material is a ________.

a)

carbohydrate

b)

lipid

c)

protein

d)

nucleic acid

56.

Identify the macromolecule in the picture.

a)

carbohydrate

b)

lipid

c)

protein

d)

nucleic acid

57.

What is the term used to describe the energy needed to get a reaction started?

a)

activation energy

b)

adhesion energy

c)

cohesion energy

d)

chemical energy

58.

Which of the following statements is true about catalysts (enzymes)?

a)

Catalysts slow down the rate of chemical reactions.

b)

Enzymes help regulate pH.

c)

Catalysts are used up during a chemical reaction.

d)

Catalysts lower the activation energy of a chemical reaction.

59.

An enzyme and substrate can be compared to

a)

lock and key

b)

a faucet

c)

a door hinge

d)

light switch

60.

The picture below shows an enzyme acting on a substrate to form products during a chemical reaction. Using the figure, what letters represents the enzyme?

a)

A and B

b)

B and D

c)

A and E

d)

D and E

61.

What about the chemical structure of water causes many of the critical properties that support life on Earth?

a)

Hydrogen Bonds

b)

Cohesive behavior

c)

Polarity

d)

Expansion Upon Freezing

62.

Sweating is an example of what property of water?

a)

Ability to Moderate Temperature

b)

Expansion Upon Freezing

c)

Cohesive Behavior

d)

Universal Solvent

63.
Which biomolecule is found in fats, oils, and waxes and is a source of long-term energy? 
a)
Proteins
b)
Nucleic Acid
c)
Lipids
d)
Carbohydrate
64.
Carbon, Hydrogen, Oxygen and Nitrogen are elements in what biomolecule?
a)
Carbohydrate
b)
Lipid
c)
Protein
d)
Nucleic acid
65.
What elements are common to all 4 biomolecules?
a)
Carbon, hydrogen, nitrogen
b)
Carbon, Nitrogen, Phosphorus
c)
Carbon, Hydrogen, Oxygen
d)
Carbon, Hydrogen, Phosphorus
66.

Which biomolecule makes up cell membranes?

a)

Protein

b)

Carbohydrate

c)

Lipid

d)

Nucleic acid

67.
Which biomolecule is a main source of quick energy?
a)
Nucleic Acid
b)
Protein
c)
Lipid
d)
Carbohydrate
68.

Which of the following is a main function of a lipid?

a)

source of quick energy

b)

stores energy, insulates us, and makes up the cell membrane

c)

transport substances in and out of the cell

d)

stores genetic information

69.

What is the monomer for Lipids?

a)

Monosaccarides

b)

Fatty Acids

c)

Amino Acids

d)

Nucleotides

70.

7. Glycerol and fatty acids are the monomers of _________.

a)

Lipids

b)

Carbohydrates

c)

Proteins

d)

Nucleic Acids

71.

small membrane-bound sacs that divide some materials from the rest of the cytoplasm and transport these materials from place to place within the cell

a)

vacuole

b)

vesicle

c)

centriole

d)

lysosome

72.

receives proteins and materials from the ER, packages them, & distributes them

a)

endoplasmic reticulum

b)

nucleus

c)

golgi apparatus

d)

mitochondria

73.

assembles amino acids to create proteins

a)

ribosome

b)

vacuole

c)

lysosome

d)

cytoplasm

74.

found inside the nucleus and produces ribosomes

a)

cytoplasm

b)

mitochondria

c)

golgi apparatus

d)

nucleolus

75.

gel-like fluid where the organelles are found

a)

nucleus

b)

cytoplasm

c)

mitochondria

d)

cell membrane

76.

has passageways that carry proteins and other materials from one part of the cell to another

a)

prokaryotic cell

b)

golgi apparatus

c)

endoplasmic reticulum

d)

chloroplast

77.

stores food, water, wastes, and other materials

a)

vacuole

b)

lysosome

c)

nucleus

d)

golgi apparatus

78.

control center of the cell; contains DNA

a)

cytoplasm

b)

nucleolus

c)

mitochondria

d)

nucleus

79.

uses chemicals to break down food and worn out cell parts

a)

golgi apparatus

b)

mitochondria

c)

nucleus

d)

lysosome

80.

produces the energy a cell needs to carry out its functions

a)

chloroplast

b)

mitochondria

c)

nucleus

d)

golgi apparatus

81.

cylinder-shaped organelles made of short microtubules arranged in a circle

a)

vesicle

b)

centriole

c)

vacuole

d)

chromatin

82.

captures energy from the sunlight and uses it to produce food in plant cells

a)

chloroplast

b)

cell wall

c)

chromatin

d)

cytoskeleton

83.

ridged outer layer of a plant cell

a)

chloroplast

b)

cell wall

c)

cytoskeleton

d)

cell membrane

84.

a type of cell lacking a membrane-enclosed nucleus and membrane-enclosed organelles; Examples of organisms with these cells are bacteria and archaea.

a)

cell theory

b)

eukaryote

c)

eukaryotic cell

d)

prokaryotic cell

85.

tiny strands inside the nucleus that contain the instructions for directing the cell's functions

a)

organelle

b)

cytoskeleton

c)

chromatin

d)

centriole

86.

controls what comes into and out of a cell; found in plant and animal cells

a)

cell membrane

b)

cell wall

c)

cell theory

d)

cytoskeleton

87.

idea that all living things are composed of cells, cells are the basic units of structure and function in living things, and new cells are produced from existing cells

a)

organelle

b)

prokaryotic cell

c)

cytoskeleton

d)

cell theory

88.

a network of proteins that is constantly changing to meet the needs of a cell; made of small protein subunits that form long threads, or fibers that crisscross the entire cell

a)

endoplasmic reticulum

b)

cytoskeleton

c)

golgi apparatus

d)

vesicle

89.

a tiny cell structure that carries out a specific function within the cell

a)

organelle

b)

chromatin

c)

chloroplast

d)

lysosome

90.

a type of cell with a membrane-enclosed nucleus and membrane-enclosed organelles. Examples of organisms with these cells are protists, plants, fungi, and animals.

a)

prokaryotic cell

b)

cell theory

c)

eukaryotic cell

d)

golgi apparatus

91.
What is NOT TRUE about the cell membrane
a)
It controls what enters and leaves the cell
b)
Semipermeable
c)
Phospholipid bilayer
d)
Contains digestive enzymes
92.
A type of passive transport that occurs when water crosses a cell membrane; like water entering raisin cells
a)
Osmosis
b)
Diffusion
c)
Mitosis
d)
Endocytosis
93.

Diffusion & Facilitated Diffusion are both __________ transport.

a)

Passive

b)

Active

c)

Easy

d)

Free

94.

Passive Transport is the movement of particles across the membrane from an area of [ ___ ] to an area of [ ___ ]

a)

high to low

b)

low to high

c)

low to low

d)

high to high

95.

The type of transport that requires the use of transport proteins

a)

Passive Transport

b)

Facilitated Diffusion

c)

Active Transport

d)

Vesicular Transport

96.
A type of active transport that brings particles into a cell when the cell membrane encloses a particle to make a vesicle
a)
Diffusion
b)
Passive Transport
c)
Active Transport
d)
Endocytosis
97.
What do the brown structures represent?
a)
Phospholipids
b)
Glycoproteins
c)
Channel Proteins 
d)
Cyctoskeleton Filaments
98.
What forms the channels and pumps in the phospholipid bilayer?
a)
carbohydrates
b)
proteins
c)
hydrophilic heads 
d)
lipids
99.
What is another term for "selectively permeable"?
a)
porous
b)
completely permeable
c)
permanent
d)
semipermeable
100.
Hydrophilic means...
a)
water-loving
b)
water-fearing
c)
nonpolar
d)
lipid soluble

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