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(Old) NW3 Review

Total questions: 61

Worksheet time: 58mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The DNA triplet sequences present in our genome code for amino acids. These sequences can be found in -

a)

in humans only

b)

plants and animals only

c)

prokaryotes

d)

All living things

2.

This cladogram shows the evolutionary relationships among some mammals based on homologous structures.

a)

Hippopotamuses are more closely related to cows than javelinas

b)

Toothed whales are more closely related to mouse deer than hippopotamuses

c)

Javelinas and pigs are more closely related than baleen whales and toothed whales

d)

Cows and mouse deer are more closely related than javelinas and pigs

3.
The limbs of several organisms are shown in the illustrations below. Scientists sometimes compare the limbs of these organisms to look for evidence of common ancestry.
a)
have the same basic structure
b)
perform the same function
c)
are the same size
d)
are parts of mammals
4.
Cetaceans are whales and their relatives. The diagram shows some fossils of cetaceans.
a)
Homologous structures occur in each fossil.
b)
Similar nitrogenous bases are found in the DNA of each fossil.
c)
The fossils were found in different locations.
d)
The youngest fossil is larger than the older fossils.
5.

Antibiotics are sometimes prescribed by doctors to treat bacterial infections. However, some bacteria have genes that allow them to survive during exposure to antibiotics, as shown in the illustration. If the genes in the resistant bacteria help them and their offspring survive and reproduce, then what will the next generation of bacteria, to be shown in the blank box, likely look like compared to those in the first box?

a)

A lower frequency of the resistance cells

b)

A higher frequency of the resistant individuals

c)

A similar frequency of resistant cells

d)

A higher frequency of the normal individuals

6.

The African cheetah (Acinonyx jubatus) commonly hunts primary consumers such as the Thomson's gazelle (Eudorcas thomsonii). While the cheetah depends on surprise, its main hunting advantage is its absolute top running speed and acceleration. Over time, the gazelle population is put under a selective pressure to favor the fastest of gazelles. Which of the following best describes how the selection pressure will affect the population distribution of gazelles?

a)

Directional Selection

b)

Stabilizing Selection

c)

Disruptive Selection

d)

None of these

7.

On a camping trip, a student found the animal shown below on the ground near his tent. According to the key, to which group of invertebrates does the animal belong?

a)

Insects

b)

Arachnids

c)

Mollusks

d)

Worms

8.

Based on this dichotomous key, which two fish have eyes located on either side of their head and are not spotted?

a)

Glassy sweeper and squirrelfish

b)

Glasseye snapper and spotted eagle ray

c)

Spotted goatfish and bandtail puffer

d)

Peacock flounder and glassy sweeper

9.
Which of the following taxonomic levels represents the MOST specific rank for an organism?
a)
class
b)
phylum
c)
family
d)
order
10.

An organism has the following characteristics: Eukaryotic, Multicellular, Heterotroph, No cell wall, and reproduces sexually. Which of the following classification most correctly describes the organism?

a)

Domain Eukarya - Kingdom Animalia

b)

Domain Eukarya - Kingdom Fungi

c)

Domain Bacteria - Kingdom Eubacteria

d)

Domain Archaea - Kingdom Archaebacteria

11.

The chart below shows the classification of four organisms. According to the chart, which two organisms are most similar and most closely related?

a)

organisms 1 and 2

b)

organisms 2 and 3

c)

organisms 1 and 3

d)

organisms 3 and 4

12.

Members of the kingdoms Plantae and Animalia are similar in that they both -

a)

are heterotrophs.

b)

have eukaryotic cells.

c)

are unicellular.

d)

contain cell walls.

13.
A cladogram is shown below. According to the diagram, which organisms have eggs with shells?
a)
Birds
b)
Birds and crocodiles
c)
Birds, crocodiles, and rodents
d)
Birds, crocodiles, rodents, and primates
14.
A flower that has both male and female reproductive structures is shown. Which statement best describes an interaction that will allow a flowering plant to reproduce by self-pollination?
a)
An anther is transferred from a filament to another filament within the same flower.
b)
An ovule is transferred from the ovary to a petal on a different flower.
c)
A pollen grain is transferred from an anther to the stigma of the same flower.
d)
An ovary is transferred from a flower on one plant to a flower on a different plant.
15.

Students set up a controlled experiment by growing the same type of seedlings in two different locations. After a period of time, the students observed the seedlings and recorded their observations in the table shown. What caused the shoots of the seedlings on the windowsill to bend toward the window?

a)

Hormones produced in response to a light stimulus

b)

Sugars produced in response to a gravity stimulus

c)

Carbon dioxide produced in response to a water stimulus

d)

Water produced in response to a nitrogen stimulus

16.

A chart of some plant systems and functions is shown. Which system interactions depend on the plant's ability to respond to the direction of light?

a)

Option 1

b)

Option 2

c)

Option 3

d)

Option 4

17.
The root system has extensions called root hairs. These hairs are important in the homeostasis of the plant. Which statement best explains the importance of the root hairs to the stems and leaves of the plant?
a)
Root hairs convert minerals into glucose for immediate use by cells.
b)
Root hairs decrease the need for osmosis and diffusion in vascular tissue.
c)
Root hairs prevent water loss in leaves through transpiration and gas exchange.
d)
Root hairs increase the surface area of the roots for nutrient and water absorption.
18.

A student reads the advertisement for a product containing a plant micronutrient that can be added to the soil. Based on this information, which of the following could the student reasonably conclude?

a)

The boron is transported to epidermal tissues by the plant's shoot system.

b)

The boron is stored in plant stems until after the flowers are pollinated by a pollinator.

c)

The boron is concentrated in the roots until the plant's reproductive tissues mature.

d)

The boron is transported to the shoot system from the roots, where it aids in the reproductive tissue.

19.
The butterfly diagram on the right refer which model?
a)
Selection
b)
Gradualism
c)
Punctuated Equilibrium
d)
Adaptive
20.

​ (a)   is the idea that evolution occurs slowly. The fossil record shows ​ (b)   changes over millions of years

Choose from the below words
Theory of natural selection
Stasis
Sudden Appearance
Gradualism
small
large
21.

A change in a gene

a)

replication

b)

translation

c)

mutation

d)

transcription

22.

A forest fire ignites and kills many members of a population of rattlesnakes. This is an example of:

a)

gene flow

b)

genetic drift

c)

mutation

d)

succession

23.

This image is an example of:

a)

genetic drift

b)

gene flow

c)

mutation

d)

succession

24.

Match the following

a)

Mutation

1.

Change in DNA sequence

b)

Gene Flow

2.

Genes travel through migration

c)

Genetic Drift

3.

Random reduction in genetic variation

d)

Migration

4.

Organisms travel to other regions

25.

Gradualism means Natural Selection would normally happen over many generations and very

a)

slowly

b)

quickly

c)

in space

d)

beyond time

26.

According to natural selection, light colored tree trunks would favor

a)

light colored moths

b)

dark colored moths

c)

red colored moths

d)

red and light colored moths

27.

Genetic diversity in a species makes long term survival of some members

a)

impossible

b)

improvable

c)

more likely

d)

less likely

28.

Average phenotypes are favored in the environment, while extremes have lower survival rates.

a)

seasonal selection

b)

distruptive selection

c)

directional selection

d)

stabilizing selection

29.

The frequency that single genes (alleles) for a trait appear in a population.

a)

Genome

b)

Gene frequency

c)

Genetic Drift

d)

Population Frequency

30.

Organisms of the same species can no longer interbreed therefore creating two species.

a)

Gene Pool

b)

Genetic Drift

c)

Gene Frequency

d)

Speciation

31.

The extreme population phenotypes are favored by the environment.

a)

Disruptional (Diversifying) Selection

b)

Directional Selection

c)

Stabilizing Selection

d)

All of the above

32.

Which classification group (taxa) defines a single organism?

A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
33.

Which classification group includes the most orgnaisms?

A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
34.

Which classification ranks (taxa) are more specific than the family rank? Select ALL that apply.

A
B
C
D
E
F
G
H
35.
When using a dichotomous key to identify organisms, what do we look at?
a)
physical features
b)
weather patterns
c)
environment
d)
diet
36.
What step do we always start with when using dichotomous keys?
a)
1
b)
2
c)
3
d)
4
37.
What is the name of bird W?
a)
Certhidea
b)
Geospiza
c)
Camarhynchus
d)
Platyspiza
38.
Term given to describe the 2 name naming system is:
a)
dichotmous key
b)
binomial nomenclature
c)
2 scientific names
d)
binomial key
39.
The first part of a scientific name is an organism's _______________ and the second part is its ________________.
a)
species, genus
b)
phylum, order
c)
class, spices
d)
genus, species
40.
What is a dichotomous key used for in science?
a)
To organize biomes
b)
Classify organisms
c)
Identify bacteria only
d)
None of these
41.
A dichotomous key for insects is given. To what order does an insect with two pairs of scaly wings belong?
a)
Coleoptera
b)
Heteroptera
c)
Diptera
d)
Lepidoptera
42.

Which Kingdom?

a)

Animalia

b)

Plantae

c)

Fungi

d)

Archaea

43.

Which Kingdom?

a)

Animalia

b)

Plantae

c)

Fungi

d)

Protista

44.

Which Kingdom?

a)

Protista

b)

Plantae

c)

Animalia

d)

Fungi

45.

Which Kingdom?

a)

Protista

b)

Plantae

c)

Archaea

d)

Eubacteria

46.

Organize these options into the right categories

Categorize the following

Eubacteria

Animalia

Archaea

Plantae

Fungi

Protista

Prokaryotic
Eukaryotic
47.
Study of embryos of various organisms to show a common ancestor because of similarities in development
a)
natural selection
b)
embryology
c)
speciation
d)
evolution
48.
How do fossils provide evidence that evolution has happened on Earth?
a)
Fossils show how the sizes of certain animals has changed drastically over millions of years
b)
Fossils show that some species have gone extinct
c)
Fossils show how life forms present today are different than those from the past
d)
Different sedimentary rock layers provide evidence for how the environment has changed over time
49.
Which layer is the youngest
a)
1
b)
2
c)
3
d)
4
50.

What is this an example of?

a)

Homologous structure

b)

Analogous structure

c)

Vestigial organs

d)

Functional adaption

51.
If two organisms have similar traits of DNA they are probably
a)
share a common ancestor
b)
share a common environment
c)
share a common population
d)
speciation
52.
According to this data, the unknown bacterial species is most closely related to: 
a)
Species I
b)
Species II
c)
Species III
d)
Species IV
53.

Match the following terms with their definitions

a)

Evolution

1.

a change in a species DNA over time because of natural selection

b)

Adaptation

2.

Any variation that makes an organism better able to survive

c)

Variation

3.

An inherited trait that makes and individual different

d)

Mutation

4.

A permanent change in the DNA

54.

When is a trait most likely to be passed on to the next generation?

a)

When it serves no purpose

b)

When it becomes an advantage to the organism's survival

c)

When it gives the organism a lot of water

d)

When it prevents the organism from finding a mate

55.

In the phrase "survival of the fittest," the term "fittest" refers to:

a)

The best-adapted organisms

b)

The biggest organisms

c)

The smartest organisms

d)

The fastest organisms

56.
The word Tropism mean_________
a)
growth in response to stimuli
b)
to create something new
c)
Chemical energy
d)
Taproot system
57.

Plants curling around a pole or mailbox is an example of:

a)

Phototropism

b)

Germination

c)

Turgor pressure

d)

Thigmotropism

58.
If a plant experiences a gravitropism, then it will do what?
a)
Grow toward or away from light. 
b)
Grow away from light. 
c)
Grow toward light.
d)
Grow in response to gravity. 
59.

Stomata are made of specialized cells called ______ which surround a tiny pore/opening

a)

stoma

b)

guard cells

c)

dermal cells

d)

diffusion channels

60.

The diffusion of water vapor out of a leaf

a)

transportation

b)

transformation

c)

transpiration

d)

translocation

61.

The main function of stomata is to

a)

capture sunlight

b)

protect leaves from insects

c)

allow gases to move rapidly in/out of leaves

d)

release sugars into the atmosphere

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