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WorksheetsExam 1 Practice
Total questions: 128
Worksheet time: 1hrs 11mins
What is the study of living things?
chemistry
physics
biology
psychology
What subdiscipline studies fossils?
zoology
botany
microbiology
anatomy
paleontology
What subdiscipline studies plants?
zoology
botany
microbiology
anatomy
paleontology
What subdiscipline studies organism's structure?
zoology
botany
microbiology
anatomy
paleontology
What subdiscipline studies animals?
zoology
botany
microbiology
anatomy
paleontology
What subdiscipline studies microorganisms?
zoology
botany
microbiology
anatomy
paleontology
What subdiscipline studies how organisms interact with their environment?
zoology
ecology
microbiology
anatomy
paleontology
Which of the following are characteristics of all living things?
ordered
can respond to stimuli
reproduce and pass on traits
adapted to their environment
grow and develop
Which of the following are characteristics of all living things?
energy processing
moving from one place to another
homeostasis
breathing
regulation
Which of the following characteristics is used to describe how all living things are composed of either a cell or cells?
ordered
can respond to stimuli
reproduce and pass on traits
adapted to their environment
grow and develop
Which of the following characteristics is used to describe how all living things react to environmental changes?
ordered
can respond to stimuli
reproduce and pass on traits
adapted to their environment
grow and develop
Which of the following characteristics is used to describe how all living things are able to produce more of their own kind?
ordered
can respond to stimuli
reproduce and pass on traits
adapted to their environment
grow and develop
Which of the following characteristics is used to describe how all living things have features suited to the environment they live in?
ordered
can respond to stimuli
reproduce and pass on traits
adapted to their environment
grow and develop
Which of the following characteristics is used to describe how all living things grow according to their DNA?
ordered
can respond to stimuli
reproduce and pass on traits
adapted to their environment
grow and develop
Which of the following characteristics is used to describe how all living things internal environments are controled and functions are coordinated to maintain life?
regulation
energy processing
homeostasis
adapted to their environment
grow and develop
Which of the following characteristics is used to describe how all living things are able to maintain a "steady internal state" based on environmental changes?
regulation
energy processing
homeostasis
adapted to their environment
grow and develop
Which of the following characteristics is used to describe how all living things are able obtain food and convert it to energy?
regulation
energy processing
homeostasis
adapted to their environment
grow and develop
Viruses are living organisms.
True
False
What is the smallest level of organization for all living things?
molecule
cell
organelle
atom
What is the correct order of the levels of organization of living things from least inclusive (smallest) to most inclusive (largest)?
biosphere, biome, ecosystem, community, population, organism, organ system, organ, tissue, cell, organelle, molecule, atom
atom, molecule, organelle, cell, tissue, organ, organ system, organism, community, ecosystem, population, biome, biosphere
atom, molecule, organelle, cell, tissue, organ, organ system, organism, population, community, ecosystem, biome, biosphere
biosphere, biome, ecosystem, community, population, atom, molecule, organelle, cell, tissue, organ, organ system, organism
If you are given a steak, what levels of organization are you looking at?
cell
organ
organism
tissue
If you are given a steak, what levels of organization are you looking at?
cell
organ
organism
tissue
If you are looking at an individual cow in a field, what levels of organization does this cow encompass?
atom
organ
organism
population
organ system
If you are looking at a herd of cattle and taking into account the abiotic items in the field, what level of organization are you studying?
population
ecosystem
biome
biosphere
What is the branch of science that is a hierarchical system to organize and classify all living things?
(a)
Which of the following are domains?
Archaea
Animalia
Bacteria
Eukarya
Domain, kingdom, phylum, class, order, family, genus, and species. This is the correct rank of classifying organisms from most inclusive to least inclusive.
true
false
Which of the following domains contain prokaryotes?
Bacteria
Archaea
Eukarya
Plantae
Which of the following are characteristic of prokaryotes?
single celled
multicellular
no nucleus
cells contain nucleus
Which of the following are characteristic of eukaryotes?
single celled
multicellular
no nucleus
cells contain nucleus
Which of the following domains contains eukaryotes?
Bacteria
Archaea
Eukarya
Plantae
Which of the following domains contains extremeophiles?
Bacteria
Archaea
Eukarya
Plantae
Which domain consists of protists, plants, animals, and fungi?
Bacteria
Archaea
Eukarya
Prekarya
Generally accepted, thoroughly tested, and seen as a confirmed explanation for a set of observations
theory
law
hypothesis
Describes how elements of nature will behave under very specific conditions
theory
law
hypothesis
An explanation based on observations that can be tested
theory
law
hypothesis
Which type of reasoning is used when making specific obervations that lead to general conclusions?
inductive
deductive
Which type of reasoning is used when making general obervations that lead to specific conclusions?
inductive
deductive
Which type of data collection uses descriptions?
qualitative
quantitative
Which type of data collection uses measurements?
qualitative
quantitative
The ____________ is an experimental design with many steps that allow a hypothesis to be tested.
scientific method
pluto's triangle
pythagorean theorem
scientific theory
Chemistry studies
living things
matter
history
interactions of living things with their environment
Which state of matter maintains volume and shape?
solid
liquid
gas
Which state of matter maintains volume but does not have a fixed shape?
solid
liquid
gas
Which state of matter does not have a fixed shape or volume?
solid
liquid
gas
_________ elements are the most abundant elements that contribute to total body weight.
primary
trace
principal
secondary
_________ elements are found in very small amounts in the body.
primary
trace
principal
secondary
Atoms are made up of these positively charged particles.
protons
neutrons
electrons
Atoms are made up of these negatively charged particles.
protons
neutrons
electrons
Atoms are made up of these neutral particles.
protons
neutrons
electrons
Atoms are made up of these neutral particles.
protons
neutrons
electrons
Which subatomic particles are found in the nucleus of the atom?
protons
neutrons
electrons
Which subatomic particles are found in the cloud surrounding the atom?
protons
neutrons
electrons
When reading the periodic table the _____________ is a letter (or two) that represents the element.
atomic number
mass number
chemical symbol
When reading the periodic table the _____________ is the total number of protons and neutrons added together.
atomic number
mass number
chemical symbol
When reading the periodic table the _____________ is the number of protons.
atomic number
mass number
chemical symbol
Isotopes differ becuase they have different number of protons cuasing a change in the mass number.
true
false
In a neutral atom of carbon, the atomic number is 6 and mass number is 12. How many protons does carbon contain?
3
6
12
18
In a neutral atom of carbon, the atomic number is 6 and mass number is 12. How many electrons does carbon contain?
3
6
12
18
In a neutral atom of carbon, the atomic number is 6 and mass number is 12. How many neutrons does carbon contain?
3
6
12
18
A neutral atom of oxygen contains 8 protons, 8 electrons, and 8 neutrons. What is it's atomic number?
4
8
16
24
A neutral atom of oxygen contains 8 protons, 8 electrons, and 8 neutrons. What is it's mass number?
4
8
16
24
__________ the sum of all chemical reactions that take place in cells or organisms.
mass
matter
metabolism
bonding
Which subatomic partical is involved with chemical activity?
protons
neutrons
electrons
If an atom has 8 electrons in it's valence shell then it is
reactive
inert
If an atom does not have 8 electrons in it's valence shell then it is
reactive
inert
Which type of chemical bond happens when there is a TRANSFER of one or more electrons from one atom to another?
ionic
polar covalent
nonpolar covalent
hydrogen
When sodium transfers its electron to chlorine to make salt, it is an example of which bond?
ionic
polar covalent
nonpolar covalent
hydrogen
Which type of chemical bond happens when there is equal SHARING of electrons between atoms?
ionic
polar covalent
nonpolar covalent
hydrogen
Which type of chemical bond happens when there is unequal SHARING of electrons between atoms?
ionic
polar covalent
nonpolar covalent
hydrogen
Which type of chemical bond happends when oxygen of one water molecule bonds with the hydrogen of another water molecule?
ionic
polar covalent
nonpolar covalent
hydrogen
When bonding happends between two atoms that causes electronegativity it is?
ionic
polar covalent
nonpolar covalent
When carbon and oxygen share electrons equally to make carbon dioxide it is?
ionic
polar covalent
nonpolar covalent
hydrogen
Water is polar because the oxygen is slightly ________ and the hydrogens are slightly _________.
negative; negative
positive; positive
negative; positive
positive; negative
Substances that are attracted to water (water loving) are known as
hydroelectric
hydrophilic
hydrophobic
hydroloving
Substances that are repeled by water (water fearing) are known as
hydroelectric
hydrophilic
hydrophobic
hydroloving
Substances that have a charge or are considered polar are
hydroelectric
hydrophilic
hydrophobic
hydroloving
Substances that do not have a charge or are considered non-polar are
hydroelectric
hydrophilic
hydrophobic
hydroloving
Which property of water is described: Water can absorb a large amount of heat without a corresponding change in temperature?
high heat capacity
high heat of vaporization
less dense as a solid
universal solvent
Which property of water is described: Water requires a large amount of heat energy to be converted from liquid to gas?
high heat capacity
high heat of vaporization
less dense as a solid
universal solvent
Which property of water is described: Water floats as a solid creating an insulating layer?
high heat capacity
high heat of vaporization
less dense as a solid
universal solvent
Which property of water is described: Water is polar and able to dissolve a variety of substances?
high heat capacity
high heat of vaporization
less dense as a solid
universal solvent
When a substance dissolves another substance it is a _______. For example, water can dissolve sugar.
solvent
solute
When a substance gets dissolved by another substance it is a _______. For example, sugar gets dissolved by water.
solvent
solute
Water molecules create surface tension becuase they are able to stick to each other. This is known as
ionic bonding
cohesion
adhesion
covalent bonding
Water molecules can sitck to other polar substances. This is known as
ionic bonding
cohesion
adhesion
covalent bonding
The pH scale measures the concentration of ___________ ions that are in a solution.
oxygen
hydrogen
carbon
nitrogen
If a solution contains more hydrogen ions than hydroxide ions it is considered a _______ solution.
basic
acidic
neutral
If a solution contains less hydrogen ions than hydroxide ions it is considered a _______ solution.
basic
acidic
neutral
If a solution contains an equal number of hydrogen ions and hydroxide ions it is considered a _______ solution.
basic
acidic
neutral
H+ stand for
carbon ions
hydroxide ions
hydrogen ions
oxygen ions
OH- stand for
carbon ions
hydroxide ions
hydrogen ions
oxygen ions
Carbon is a fundamental component in organic molecules becuase it
can form up to 4 bonds with other atoms
can form many arrangements (branched, rings, etc.)
can form double or triple bonds
carbon forms covalent bonds
Which of the following is NOT a macromolecule?
carbohydrates
lipids
nucleic acids
proteins
mineral salt
Macromolecules are made from building blocks known as __________.
polymers
monomers
biomolecules
single blocks
When monomers are linked together to form polymers it is through the process of removing a water molecule. This type of reaction is known as?
ionic
dehydration synthesis
hydrolysis
hydrogen
When polymers are broken apart into monomers by the addition of a water molecule. This type of reaction is known as?
ionic
dehydration synthesis
hydrolysis
hydrogen
Carbohydrates consist of which elements?
carbon
hydrogen
oxygen
nitrogen
phosphorus
Lipids consist of which elements?
carbon
hydrogen
oxygen
nitrogen
phosphorus
Proteins consist of which elements?
carbon
hydrogen
oxygen
nitrogen
phosphorus
Nucleic acids consist of which elements?
carbon
hydrogen
oxygen
nitrogen
phosphorus
The monomer for carbohydrates is
monosaccharides
fatty acids and glycerol
amino acids
nucleotides
The monomer for lipids is
monosaccharides
fatty acids and glycerol
amino acids
nucleotides
The monomer for proteins is
monosaccharides
fatty acids and glycerol
amino acids
nucleotides
The monomer for nucleic acids is
monosaccharides
fatty acids and glycerol
amino acids
nucleotides
Which of the following are functions of carbohydrates?
quick energy source
insulation
structural component of cells
energy storage
Which of the following are functions of lipids?
building block for hormones
insulation
structural component of cell membranes
energy storage
Which of the following are functions of proteins?
support for body and movement
immune support
enzymes that help chemical reactions
energy storage
Which of the following are functions of nucleic acids?
energy storage and transfer
immune support
store genetic information
protein synthesis
Which of the following are examples of nucleic acids?
DNA
RNA
ATP
Ribose
Which of the following are examples of proteins?
hemoglobin
RNA
antibodies
enzymes
Which of the following are examples of lipids?
steriods
phospholipids
waxes
fats
Which of the following are examples of carbohydrates?
glucose
glycogen
glycerol
starch
cellulose
A saturated fat can be turned into an unsaturated fat by
removing hydrogens
adding hydrogens
removing carbons
adding carbons
An unsaturated fat can be turned into a saturated fat by
removing hydrogens
adding hydrogens
removing carbons
adding carbons
Amino acids all have the same fundamental structure except for
central carbon
amino group
carboxyl group
hydrogen
R group
There are only 20 amino acids that exist, but there are thousands of types of proteins because of the changes in the sequence of amino acids.
true
false
Protein structure is critical to its function. If the structure of a protein changes it is called
(a)
Which of the following can denature proteins?
changes in temperature
changes in pH
changes in salt concentration
stable conditions
Which level of protein structure consists of a sequence of amino acids linked together by peptide bonds in a polypeptide chain?
primary
secondary
tertiary
quaternary
Which level of protein structure consists of alpha helices and beta pleated sheets formed by hydrogen bonding between amino acids?
primary
secondary
tertiary
quaternary
Which level of protein structure consists of supercoiling because of folding between R group interactions?
primary
secondary
tertiary
quaternary
Which level of protein structure consists of two or more polypeptide chains bonded together?
primary
secondary
tertiary
quaternary
Enzymes that breakdown substrates are known as _________.
catabolic
anabolic
Enzymes that build complex molecules are known as _________.
catabolic
anabolic
Enzymes can breakdown many types of substrates.
true
false
Enzymes can be reused after interacting with substrates.
true
false
Enzymes function by ___________ the acitivation energy of a reaction.
lowering
raising
stoping
