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MADDIE's STUDY QUIZ! (Biology)

Total questions: 63

Worksheet time: 32mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Water is essential for life. Its special properties make water the single most important molecule in plant life. Which of the following properties of water enables it to move from the roots to the leaves of plants?
a)
Water expands as it freezes.
b)
Water is an excellent solvent.
c)
Water exhibits cohesive behavior.
d)
Water is able to moderate temperature.
2.
Why does ice stay at the top of oceans instead of sinking to the bottom?
a)
 Ice is colder than liquid water.
b)
Ice is less dense than liquid water.
c)
Ice is more dense than liquid water.
d)
Ice is warmer than liquid water.
3.
Water is often called the "universal solvent" because many substances can be dissolved in water. What property of water allows it to be such a versatile solvent? 
a)
purity
b)
polarity and cohesion
c)
high heat capacity
d)
expansion upon freezing
4.
 Small insects can walk across the surface of calm water. Their feet push the surface of the water down slightly, somewhat like a person walking across a trampoline, but they do not break the surface. What is the best explanation for why this happens?
a)
The insects are light enough so that they do not break the hydrogen bonds holding the water molecules together
b)
The insects actually use their wings to hover slightly above the water's surface and they only skim it with their feet
c)
The insects' feet are non-polar, so they are repelled by the polar water molecules and are pushed away from the water's surface
d)
The insects are small enough to see the individual water molecules, so they are able to step carefully from one molecule to the next
5.
A florist places a bouquet of white carnations in water containing blue dye. After a time, the flowers turn blue. What process helped the carnations to change color?
a)
Specific heat 
b)
Surface tension
c)
Cohesion and adhesion of water molecules 
d)
Formation of covalent bonds between hydrogen and oxygen molecules
6.
 Which of the following characteristics of water is not a result of hydrogen bonding?
a)
adhesive strength
b)
capillarity
c)
cohesive strength
d)
All of the above are a result of hydrogen bonding.
7.

Demography is:

a)

The study of democracy.

b)

The study of human populations.

c)

The study of graphs.

d)

The study of ecosystems.

8.

Which of the following is NOT an example of a Density Dependent Factor?

a)

Parasitism

b)

Natural Disasters

c)

Predation

d)

Competition

9.

A density-dependent limiting factor only becomes limiting if:

a)

A population begins to decrease in size.

b)

Random events occur in nature.

c)

There are predator-prey interactions.

d)

A population reaches its carrying capacity.

10.

The movement of individuals into an area is known as:

a)

Supplementation

b)

Emigration

c)

Immigration

d)

Eradication

11.

Typical population growth is described as:

a)

Logarithmic growth

b)

Logistic growth

c)

Linear growth

d)

Exponential growth

12.

Emigration is:

a)

When a population continues to increase.

b)

When individuals move into an area.

c)

When individuals move out of an area.

d)

The study of human popuations.

13.

In a given area, if the population of predators increases, the population of prey will _____________.

a)

increase

b)

decrease

c)

remain about the same

d)

go extinct

14.

Which factor would contribute to an exponential growth rate in a given population?

a)

higher death rates

b)

less competition

c)

less resources

d)

lower birth rates

15.

All of the following are density-independent factors except:

a)

seasonal changes

b)

hurricanes

c)

less space

d)

deforestation

16.

If a population grows larger than the carrying capacity:

a)

birthrate may rise

b)

birthrate must fall

c)

birth and death rates remain the same

d)

death rate must fall

17.

What is the correct definition of a haploid cell?

a)

A cell that only has a single set of chromosomes. (23 = n)

b)

A cell that has 2 sets of chromosomes (46 = 2n)

18.
What scientific process is being shown?
a)
Mixing
b)
Crossing under
c)
Crossing over
d)
square dancing
19.

During which of the following stages are the chromosomes aligned at the midpoint of the nuclei?

a)

metaphase

b)

anaphase

c)

telophase

d)

prophase

20.
Name the phase:
a)
Anaphase
b)
Telophase
c)
Metaphase
d)
Prophase
21.
The structure labeled B in the figure below is called the _____.
a)
Centromere
b)
Centrioles
c)
Sister Chromatids
d)
Spindles
22.

What is the end product of meiosis?

a)

4 haploid cells.

b)

2 diploid cells.

c)

2 haploid cells.

d)

4 diploid cells.

23.

How is DNA organized inside the Nucleus?

a)

Chromosomes

b)

Base pairs

c)

Segments

d)

Plasmids

24.

What is the next phase of mitosis?

a)

Prophase

b)

Metaphase

c)

Anaphase

d)

Telophase

25.

What process results in the division of 1 cell into 2 identical daughter cells?

a)

Mitosis

b)

Meiosis

c)

G1

d)

Cross-Over

26.

What is the correct order of the stages of Mitosis?

a)

Telophase, Anaphase, Metaphase, Prophase

b)

Prophase, Telophase, Metaphase, Anaphase.

c)

Prophase, Metaphase, Anaphase, Telophase.

d)

Anaphase, Metaphase, Prophase, Telophase.

27.
Name the phase:
a)
Prophase
b)
Metaphase
c)
Anaphase
d)
Telophase
28.

What is the final stage of meiosis?

a)

telophase I

b)

anaphase II

c)

Metaphase I

d)

telophase II

29.

What is the name for the event that results in the division of the cell body (cytoplasm) into 2 daughter bodies.

a)

Telophase

b)

Citokinesis

c)

Mitosis

d)

Cross Over

30.
Which of the following happens when a cell divides?
a)
The cell's volume increases.
b)
It becomes more difficult for the cell to get ride of wastes.
c)
Each daughter cell receives it own copy of the parent cell's DNA.
d)
It becomes more difficult for the cell to get enough oxygen and nutrients.
31.
When you start with 1 cell, at the end of mitosis, how many identical cells will you have?
a)
1
b)
2
c)
3
d)
4
32.
The diagram shows the general structure of an amino acid. Which type of molecule is formed from amino acids?
a)
lipids
b)
proteins
c)
carbohydrates
d)
nucleic acids
33.
Fats, oils and cholesterol are all types of what?
a)
cell membranes
b)
hormones
hormones
c)
lipids
d)
fatty acids
34.
RNA and DNA are which type of macromolecules?
a)
carbohydrate
b)
lipid
c)
nucleic acid
d)
protein
35.

What is the function of carbohydrates?

a)

Short term energy

b)

Long term energy

c)

Storing genetic information

d)

Speeding up chemical reactions

36.

What is one of the functions of lipids?

a)

Storing genetic information

b)

Long Term Energy

c)

Short Term Energy

d)

Acting as chemical signals

37.

What is the function of nucleic acids?

a)

Short Term Energy

b)

Storing Genetic Information

c)

Long Term Energy

d)

Speeding Up Chemical Reactions

38.

Which are most closely related to biotechnology?

a)

medicine and agriculture

b)

construction and engineering

c)

water treatment and electricity generation

d)

communication and information technology

39.

Which is a concern of scientists when genetically modifying plants?

a)

Plants will pass on diseases to animals.

b)

There will be a decrease in biodiversity.

c)

Plants will have a longer growing season.

d)

There will be a decrease in revenue for pesticide manufacturers.

40.

This is the practice of producing a genetically identical cell or organism

a)

Cloning

b)

Gel Electrophoresis

c)

Genetic Engineering

d)

DNA Fingerprinting

41.

This is the practice of cutting DNA and separating it by the size of the pieces

a)

Cloning

b)

Gel Electrophoresis

c)

Genetic Engineering

d)

DNA Fingerprinting

42.

This is the process of creating a unique image of an individual's alleles based on their size and using that image to identify an individual's DNA

a)

Cloning

b)

Gel Electrophoresis

c)

Genetic Engineering

d)

DNA Fingerprinting

43.

What is the name of the international effort to sequence a human's DNA sequence?

a)

The Gene Sequencing Project

b)

The DNA Fingerprinting Project

c)

The Nuremberg Trials

d)

The Human Genome Project

44.

Which kitten is most likely the offspring of this cat?

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

4

45.

Which of these is NOT a use for DNA Fingerprinting?

a)

Identifying the person whose DNA was left at a crime scene

b)

Determining the father of a child

c)

Finding the likelihood of inheriting a genetic disorder

d)

Figuring out which species are more closely related

46.

The first word in a scientific name is the

a)

species

b)

phylum

c)

genus

d)

class

47.

The scientist who came up with the current classification system

a)

Darwin

b)

Newton

c)

Mendel

d)

Linnaeus

48.

The science of grouping and naming organisms

a)

Phylogeny

b)

Dichotomy

c)

Taxonomy

d)

Genetics

49.

What characteristics are used to divide organisms into kingdoms?

a)

number of cells, nucleus, obtaining energy

b)

number of legs, mammal, reptile

c)

obtaining energy, habitat, nucleus

d)

number of cells, eggs or live birth, aquatic or terrestial

50.

Which of the following is the CORRECT form of a scientific name?

a)

canis lupus

b)

Canis Lupus

c)

Canis lupus

d)

canis lupus

51.

A FAMILY of organisms would be grouped into a LARGER taxonomic level of a

a)

phylum

b)

class

c)

genus

d)

order

52.

A FAMILY of organisms would be divided into a SMALLER taxonomic level of a

a)

phylum

b)

genus

c)

class

d)

order

53.

A ________ can be used to classify organisms based on characteristics.

a)

punnet square

b)

phylogenetic chart

c)

trophic pyramid

d)

dichotomous key

54.

Unicellular, prokaryotic, autotroph

a)

bacteria

b)

protist

c)

animal

d)

plant

55.

unicellular, eukaryotic, heterotroph

a)

bacteria

b)

protist

c)

animal

d)

fungi

56.

multicellular, eukaryotic, heterotroph, no cell wall

a)

protist

b)

plant

c)

animal

d)

fungi

57.

eukaryotic, multicellular, chitin cell wall, absorptive heterotroph

a)

protist

b)

animal

c)

plant

d)

fungi

58.

multicellular, eukaryotic, cellulose cell wall, autotroph

a)

protist

b)

plant

c)

animal

d)

fungi

59.

which taxon contains the most organisms?

a)

kingdom

b)

phylum

c)

genus

d)

species

60.

are there more organisms in a class or an order taxon?

a)

class

b)

order

61.

what is the two-name system for naming organisms?

a)

binomial nomenclature

b)

genus-species name

c)

equus caballus

d)

taxonomy

62.

which domain contains eubacteria?

a)

eukarya

b)

bacteria

c)

archaea

63.

which domain contains archaeabacteria?

a)

eukarya

b)

bacteria

c)

archaea

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