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Biology Review

Total questions: 53

Worksheet time: 27mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which of the following correctly compares prokaryotes and eukaryotes? Select all that apply.

a)

Prokaryotes: smaller in size.

b)

Eukaryotes: less complex.

c)

Prokaryotes: nucleus absent.

d)

Prokaryotes and eukaryotes: have DNA.

e)

Prokaryotes and eukaryotes: membrane-bound organelles.

2.

Reorder the following

a)

Prophase

b)

Metaphase

c)

Anaphase

d)

Telephase

e)

cytokenises

1)
2)
3)
4)
5)
3.
The middle part that holds the two chromatids together is called the
a)
Chromatin
b)
Centriole
c)
Centromere
d)
Nucleus
4.
Identify the stage of mitosis.
a)
interphase
b)
prophase
c)
metaphase
d)
anaphase
5.
Which stage of mitosis is shown in the diagram?
a)
Anaphase
b)
Cytonkinesis
c)
Interphase
d)
Prophase
6.

Lipids are primarily made out of...

a)

Carbon

b)

Hydrogen

c)

Oxygen

d)

Nitrogen

e)

Phosphorus

7.
Which biomolecule is responsible for insulation and LONG term energy storage?
a)
Proteins
b)
Nucleic Acids
c)
Lipids
d)
Carbohydrates
8.

A population of birds follows swarms of army ants and eats insects as they move out of the way of the ants. The birds do not each the army ants. Which type of relationship between the birds and the army ants is BEST represented by this scenario?

a)

Mutualism

b)

Parasitism

c)

Commensalism

d)

Predation

9.

Which biomolecule includes RNA as an example?

a)

Protein

b)

Lipid

c)

Nucleic Acid

d)

Carbohydrate

10.

Which statement BEST describes the roles of glucose and oxygen in photosynthesis?

a)

Glucose is used to create energy during photosynthesis, and oxygen is a catalyst for the process.

b)

Glucose stores chemical energy during photosynthesis, and oxygen is a product of photosynthesis.

c)

Glucose is a byproduct of photosynthesis, and oxygen is used to create energy.

d)

Glucose is used as a source of energy during photosynthesis, and oxygen is a reactant in the process.

11.

Which two biological processes would MOST LIKELY result in offspring genetically different from their parents?

a)

Independent Assortment

b)

Crossing-Over

c)

Asexual reproduction

d)

Mitosis

12.

Students use a microscope to look for structures present in four different cells. The students placed an X for each structure that was viewed for each cell on the table shown. Which cell that was viewed is most likely a prokaryote?

a)

Cell W

b)

Cell X

c)

Cell Y

d)

Cell Z

13.

A large population of rock pocket mice with various fur colors lives in a designated area. Soon after a volcanic eruption, the number of mice with dark-colored fur in the population increased. Which statement BEST describes the reason for the change in fur color?

a)

The mice with light colored fur survived alongside the dark color fur

b)

The fitness of mice with dark-colored fur increased, so they became more abundant.

c)

The mice with dark-colored fur died as a result of not finding their mates

d)

The mice with light color fur ate the food of the dark color

14.

When crossed with the genotype AaBb, which genotype would result in a 50% chance of producing offspring with the alleles AA?

a)

AABB

b)

AABb

c)

aabb

d)

AaBb

15.

Has a cell (plasma) membrane

a)

Prokaryotes

b)

Eukaryotes

c)

Both

16.

Which scenario will MOST LIKELY result in a change to the nitrogen cycle that negatively affects plant growth?

a)

Increasing the amount of nitrogen-rich fertilizer in the soil

b)

Increasing the amount of water in the soil

c)

Increasing the amount of sunlight in the soil

d)

Decreasing the amount of nitrogen-fixing bacteria in the soil

17.

Ringworm is a common skin infection that appears as an itchy, red rash on exposed human skin. It is caused by approximately 40 different species of fungi called dermatophytes. These fungi require keratin, which is present in human skin, for growth and reproduction. Which term describes the relationship between dermatophytes and humans?

a)

Parasitism

b)

Mutualism

c)

Commensalism

d)

Predation

18.

Which organ and tissue interact MOST DIRECTLY to absorb and transport water and dissolved minerals inside a plant?

a)

Root and xylem

b)

Stem and phloem

c)

Leaves and phloem

d)

Stem and root

19.

Which two strucures deal with the production and transport of glucose

A
B
C
D
E
20.

What is the original source of all energy for the energy pyramid?

a)

Wind

b)

The sun

c)

Fossil Fuels

d)

Nuclear Power

21.

Select all stages of interphase?

a)

G1

b)

S

c)

G2

d)

Mitosis

22.

How many chromosomes will a normal human have after a complete cell cycle?

a)

23

b)

46

c)

47

d)

92

23.

Which statement BEST describes how enzymes affect the speed of a metabolic reaction?

a)

Enzymes increase the energy needed to start a reaction, which decreases the speed of the reaction.

b)

Enzymes decrease the energy needed to start a reaction, which increases the speed of the reaction.

c)

Enzymes increase the temperature of the reaction, which increases the speed of the reaction.

d)

Enzymes decrease the temperature of the reaction, which decreases the speed of the reaction.

24.

What is the order of Protein Synthesis?

a)

DNA

b)

Transcription

c)

mRNA

d)

Translation

e)

Protein

1)
2)
3)
4)
5)
25.
The picture illustrates a
a)
Prokaryotic Plant Cell
b)
Prokaryotic Animal Cell
c)
Eukaryotic Plant Cell
d)
Eukaryotic Animal Cell
26.

In DNA, adenine pairs with _______, while guanine pairs with _______.

a)

uracil / cytosine

b)

thymine / uracil

c)

thymine / cytosine

d)

adenine / guanine

27.

What is the name of the sugar in DNA?

a)

deoxyribose

b)

ribose

c)

glucose

d)

galactose

28.

Trisomy 21 is also known as:

a)

Edward Syndrome

b)

Patau Syndrome

c)

Down Syndrome

d)

Turner Syndrome

29.

Autotroph

a)

An organism that makes its own food.

b)

An organism that consumes food.

c)

An organism that consumes decaying matter.

d)

An organism that has no natural predator.

30.

Invasive Species

a)

An organism that makes its own food.

b)

An organism that consumes food.

c)

An organism that consumes decaying matter.

d)

An organism that has no natural predator.

31.

Heterotroph

a)

An organism that makes its own food.

b)

An organism that consumes food.

c)

An organism that consumes decaying matter.

d)

An organism that has no natural predator.

32.

Decomposer

a)

An organism that makes its own food.

b)

An organism that consumes food.

c)

An organism that consumes decaying matter.

d)

An organism that has no natural predator.

33.

Unicellular

a)

Type of cell that does not contain a nucleus.

b)

Type of cell that does contain a nucleus

c)

Multiple cells.

d)

One cell.

34.

Mutualism

a)

Relationship in which both organisms benefit.

b)

Relationship in which one organism benefits and the other is harmed.

c)

Relationship in which one organism benefits and the other is unaffected.

d)

When two organisms both want/need the same resource.

35.

Competition

a)

Relationship in which both organisms benefit.

b)

Relationship in which one organism benefits and the other is harmed.

c)

Relationship in which one organism benefits and the other is unaffected.

d)

When two organisms both want/need the same resource.

36.

Multicellular

a)

Type of cell that does not contain a nucleus.

b)

Type of cell that does contain a nucleus

c)

Multiple cells.

d)

One cell.

37.

A trait that makes an organism better suited for their environment.

a)

Analagous structure

b)

Homologous structure

c)

Vestigial structure

d)

Adaptation

38.

A structure that is no longer used by an organism. Remnants of what ancestors had.

a)

Analagous structure

b)

Homologous structure

c)

Vestigial structure

d)

Adaptation

39.

Structures that indicate shared ancestry ; look similar anatomically

a)

Analagous structure

b)

Homologous structure

c)

Vestigial structure

d)

Adaptation

40.

A change in a species' characteristics over time.

a)

Evolution

b)

Genetic diversity

c)

Common ancestor

d)

Fitness

41.

An ancestor shared by two or more organisms.

a)

Evolution

b)

Genetic diversity

c)

Common ancestor

d)

Fitness

42.

The range of different inherited traits in a species.

a)

Evolution

b)

Genetic diversity

c)

Common ancestor

d)

Fitness

43.

Organelle that performs cellular respiration ; provides the cell with energy.

a)

Chloroplast

b)

Mitochondria

c)

Photosynthesis

d)

Cellular Respiration

44.

This process removes carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and produces oxygen and glucose.

a)

Chloroplast

b)

Mitochondria

c)

Photosynthesis

d)

Cellular Respiration

45.

The organelle that performs photosynthesis.

a)

Chloroplast

b)

Mitochondria

c)

Photosynthesis

d)

Cellular Respiration

46.

The physical appearance/trait of an organism.

a)

Heredity

b)

Phenotype

c)

Genotype

d)

Pedigree

47.

A chart that indicates the heredity of a trait/disease.

a)

Heredity

b)

Phenotype

c)

Genotype

d)

Pedigree

48.

Passing down traits to an offspring.

a)

Heredity

b)

Phenotype

c)

Genotype

d)

Pedigree

49.

The genetic make up of an organism.

a)

Heredity

b)

Phenotype

c)

Genotype

d)

Pedigree

50.

Organelle that creates proteins.

a)

Ribosome

b)

Nucleus

c)

Cell/Plasma Membrane

d)

Cytoplasm

51.

Organelle that surrounds the cell ; only allows certain molecules in and out

a)

Ribosome

b)

Nucleus

c)

Cell/Plasma Membrane

d)

Cytoplasm

52.

Organelle that controls all cell functions.

a)

Ribosome

b)

Nucleus

c)

Cell/Plasma Membrane

d)

Cytoplasm

53.

Arrange the levels of organization in order from simplest to most complex.

a)

Cell

b)

Tissue

c)

Organ

d)

Organ system

e)

Organism

1)
2)
3)
4)
5)

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