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Unit 1 Regeneration Unit

Total questions: 85

Worksheet time: 1hrs 4mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
What process does a multi-cellular organism use to replace its damaged body cells?
a)
mitosis
b)
meiosis
c)
replication
d)
transcription
2.
Which of these lists presents the stages of the cell cycle in the correct order?
a)
interphase, mitosis, cytokinesis
b)
cytokinesis, mitosis, interphase
c)
mitosis, interphase, cytokinesis
d)
interphase, cytokinesis, mitosis
3.
Which of these phases of mitosis take place first?
a)
anaphase
b)
telophase
c)
prophase
d)
metaphase
4.
Identify the stage of mitosis.
a)
interphase
b)
prophase
c)
metaphase
d)
anaphase
5.
Identify the stage of mitosis. 
a)
interphase
b)
prophase
c)
anaphase
d)
cytokinesis
6.

A chromosome is packaged

a)

DNA

b)

Protein

c)

Carbohydrates

d)

Lipids

7.

What stage of mitosis is depicted here

a)

Prophase

b)

Anaphase

c)

Telophase

d)

Metaphase

8.

What stage of mitosis is depicted here

a)

Prophase

b)

Metaphase

c)

Anaphase

d)

Telophase

9.

What stage of mitosis is depicted here

a)

Prophase

b)

Metaphase

c)

Anaphase

d)

Telophase

10.

Nuclear membrane breaks down, spindle fibers form describes:

a)

Prophase

b)

Anaphase

c)

Metaphase

d)

Telophase

11.

Centrioles pull the chromosomes apart towards the opposite sides of the cell describes:

a)

Prophase

b)

Metaphase

c)

Telophase

d)

Anaphase

12.

What are the "X" shaped things in the drawing.

a)

PMATs

b)

Chromosomes

c)

Ribosomes

d)

Telophase

13.

PMAT helps us remember the correct order of the phases of Mitosis. Which of the following has the phases of Mitosis in the correct Order

a)

Interphase, Mitosis, Cytokinesis

b)

Prophase, Metaphase, Anaphase, Prophase

c)

Anaphase, Telophase, Prophase, Telophase

d)

Prophase, Metaphase, Anaphase, Telophase

14.
DNA is replicated during the ______ phase of the cell cycle.
a)
G1
b)
Synthesis
c)
G2
d)
G0
15.

Cell Growth

a)

G1

b)

S phase

c)

mitosis

d)

cytokenisis

16.
Which cells are more efficient at obtaining nutrients?
a)
Small Cells
b)
Medium Size Cells
c)
Large Cells
d)
X-Large Cells
17.
The absorption of nutrients is determined by...
a)
The cell's volume
b)
The cell's surface area
c)
The cell's ribosomes
d)
The cell's DNA
18.

Which of the following is least efficient?

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

19.
Cancer creates abnormal cells by disrupting
a)
the cell cycle
b)
red blood cell formation
c)
DNA replication
d)
ATP synthesis
20.
An abnormal mass of cancer cells is called a 
a)
tumor
b)
cyst
c)
lesion
d)
polyp
21.
What is is called when a tumor proves to be NON cancerous?
a)
malignant
b)
benign
c)
oncogene
d)
byogene
22.
What is cell differentiation?
a)
Process by which cells produce more cells
b)
Process by which cells become specialized
c)
Process by which cells become unspecialized
d)
Process by which cells die
23.
Stem cells are
a)
cells that grow uncontrollably
b)
undifferentiated and can be any type of cell
c)
never go through cell division
d)
only found in embryos
24.
What is the difference between embryonic stem cells and adult stem cells?
a)
Embryonic stem cells can differentiate into more cell types than adult stem cells
b)
Adult stem cells are pluripotent, just like embryonic stem cells
c)
Adult stem cells can differentiate into more cell types than embryonic stem cells
d)
Adult stem cells grow bigger than embryonic stem cells
25.

In the following structure, the circled item is a

a)

chromosome

b)

chromatid

c)

centromere

d)

chromatin

26.
During what phase of the cell cycle is DNA replicated?
a)
G1 phase
b)
S phase
c)
G2 phase
d)
M phase
27.
The ___________ holds the replicated sister chromatids together.
a)
centriole
b)
chromosomes
c)
centromere
d)
cycles
28.
The cell spends most of it's life in ________________.
a)
mitosis
b)
cytokinesis
c)
Interphase
d)
None of the above
29.
In the G1 stage of the cell cycle, the cell
a)
Grows
b)
Matures
c)
Carries on normal activities
d)
All of the above
30.

used for growth and repair

a)

mitosis

b)

meiosis

31.
During what stage does the G1, S and G2 phases happen?
a)
Interphase
b)
M phase
c)
Mitosis
d)
Cytokinesis
32.

Why would it be important to replicate DNAbefore a cell divides in mitosis?

a)

In order for genetic information to be transferred into daughter cells.

b)

In order for the cell to be able to increase in size.

c)

In order for the DNA to be contained in the nucleus.

d)

In order for the cell to re-order the DNA sequencing in the new cells.

33.
In mitosis, the two resulting cells are
a)
different from the starting cell and identical to each other.
b)
different from the starting cell and different from each other.
c)
identical to the starting cell and different from each other.
d)
identical to the starting cell and identical to each other.
34.

What is the first phase of mitosis?

a)

Process

b)

Prokyratoic

c)

Protest

d)

Prophase

35.
Gametes (sex cells) are a result of
a)
Mitosis
b)
Meiosis
c)
crossing over
d)
replication
36.
During Mitosis, a parent cell with 8 chromosomes will produce daughter cells with
a)
4 chromosomes
b)
8 chromosomes
c)
16 chromosomes
d)
24 chromosomes
37.
During normal mitotic cell division, a parent cell that has 4 chromosomes will produce two daughter cells with
a)
2 chromosomes each
b)
4 chromosomes each
c)
8 chromosomes each 
d)
4,562 chromosome each
38.

Mitosis deals with __________ cells.

a)

somatic

b)

gamete

c)

haploid

d)

all

39.
How many chromosomes do humans have?
a)
46-- 23 from mom, 23 from dad
b)
22--11 from mom, 11 from dad
c)
10-- 5 from mom, 5 from dad
d)
23
40.
Where in the cell can the genetic material (DNA) be found?
a)
nucleus
b)
nucleolus
c)
cytoskeleton
d)
golgi
41.
REVIEW:  Water enters and leaves the cell through what process?
a)
diffusion
b)
facilitated diffusion
c)
osmosis
d)
active transport
42.
Which of the following does not occur by the process of mitosis?
a)
growth
b)
production of gametes
c)
repair
d)
development in the embryo
43.

What characteristic is shown: An unknown organism is found to have the gene for producing oxygen in its DNA.

a)

Genetic Code

b)

Homeostasis

c)

Reproduce

d)

Acquire and Use Energy

44.

What characteristic is shown: A giraffe gives birth to a healthy

a)

Reproduce

b)

Genetic Code

c)

Change Over Time

d)

Acquire and Use Energy

45.

What characteristic is shown: A bacteria cell divides itself in two.

a)

Reproduce

b)

Respond to a Stimulus

c)

Homeostasis

d)

Grow and Develop

46.

Which characteristic is shown: An American alligator kills and eats a fish.

a)

Change Over Time

b)

Acquire and Use Energy

c)

Grow and Develop

d)

Made of Cells

47.

Which characteristic is shown: A corn field absorbs sunlight to produce food.

a)

Made of Cells

b)

Respond to a Stimulus

c)

Acquire and Use Energy

d)

Genetic Code

48.

Which characteristic is shown: A chocolate lab puppy becomes a fully grown dog.

a)

Respond to a Stimulus

b)

Grow and Develop

c)

Homeostasis

d)

Change Over Time

49.

Which characteristic is shown: A deer runs from a dog after hearing barking.

a)

Made of Cells

b)

Respond to a Stimulus

c)

Acquire and Use Energy

d)

Homeostasis

50.

Which characteristic is shown: Your body sweats to maintain body temperature.

a)

Respond to a Stimulus

b)

Homeostasis

c)

Made of Cells

d)

Change Over Time

51.

Which characteristic is shown: Carbon Dioxide is used in your blood to maintain the blood pH.

a)

Respond to a Stimulus

b)

Homeostasis

c)

Reproduce

d)

Grow and Develop

52.

Which characteristic is shown: An unknown organism is shown to have a cell wall and organelles.

a)

Made of Cells

b)

Homeostasis

c)

Respond to a Stimulus

d)

Reproduce

53.

Which characteristic is shown: Humans have changed to now have many different types of skin color.

a)

Made of Cells

b)

Grow and Develop

c)

Change Over Time

d)

Reproduce

54.

Which characteristic is shown: Many bacteria have become resistant to the antibiotics we use.

a)

Respond to a Stimulus

b)

Made of Cells

c)

Change Over Time

d)

Homeostasis

55.

Atom

a)

smallest unit of matter

b)

smallest unit of life

c)

group of 2 or more atoms joined by a covalent bonds.

d)

composed of only 1 type of atom

56.

cell

a)

smallest unit of matter

b)

smallest unit of life

c)

group of 2 or more atoms joined by a covalent bonds.

d)

composed of only 1 type of atom

57.

Molecule . . .

a)

smallest unit of matter

b)

smallest unit of life

c)

group of 2 or more atoms joined by a covalent bonds.

d)

composed of only 1 type of atom

58.

Organelle . . .

a)

specialized structure within a cell that performs specific cellular functions.

b)

basic unit of life

c)

group of same cells.

d)

structure consisting of several different tissues to perform a specific function

59.

TISSUE . . .

a)

specialized structure within a cell that performs specific cellular functions.

b)

basic unit of life

c)

group of same cells.

d)

structure consisting of several different tissues to perform a specific function

60.

Organ . . .

a)

specialized structure within a cell that performs specific cellular functions.

b)

basic unit of life

c)

group of same cells.

d)

structure consisting of several different tissues to perform a specific function

61.

Organ system . . .

a)

specialized structure within a cell that performs specific cellular functions.

b)

group of organs working together to perform a vital body function.

c)

group of same cells.

d)

structure consisting of several different tissues to perform a specific function

62.

population

a)

a group of organs working together to perform a vital body function.

b)

a living thing

c)

same species interacting with each other

d)

all living things in a particular area.

63.

community

a)

a group of organs working together to perform a vital body function.

b)

a living thing

c)

same species interacting with each other

d)

all living things in a particular area.

64.

Ecosystem . . .

a)

All living things and nonliving components of the environment (water, air, soil, light) in a particular area.

b)

The environments that support life (soil, bodies of water and inner atmosphere)

c)

the type of natural environment in which a particular species of organism lives.

d)

the role and position a species has in its environment; how it meets its needs for food and shelter, how it survives, and how it reproduces.

65.

The human body is composed of organ systems. Which list represents a system organized from least to most complex?

a)

Heart --> cardiac muscle --> muscle tissue --> muscle cell

b)

Lung tissue --> trachea --> nostrils --> circulatory system

c)

Muscle cell --> muscle tissue --> biceps muscle --> muscular system

d)

Integumentary system --> skin cell --> hair --> sweat glands

66.

Which of the following is arranged in the order of INCREASING levels of organization?

a)

atom, molecule, cell

b)

molecule, atom, cell

c)

cell, atom, molecule

d)

cell, molecule, atom

67.
Which of the following is the correct order of organization in living things from most basic (simple) to most complex?
a)
a.  Organism, cell, tissue, organ, organ system
b)
a.  Organ system, organ, tissue, cell, organism
c)
a.  Cell, tissue, organ, organ system, organism
d)
a.  Cell, organ, tissue, organ, organism, organ system
68.
Anything that can perform life processes by itself is a/an
a)
cell
b)
organ
c)
organism
d)
organ system
69.
The digestive system includes the stomach. What level is the stomach?
a)
organ
b)
tissue
c)
cell
d)
organism
70.
This is a example of ........
a)
cell
b)
tissue
c)
organ 
d)
organ system
71.

Structures in a cell that have specialized jobs.

Similar concept to organs for the human body.

a)

Tissue

b)

Molecule

c)

Atom

d)

Organelles

72.

Which is NOT an example of feedback?

a)

After getting a cut, blood begins to clot to make a scab

b)

You get really cold so you begin to shiver and get goosebumps

c)

You get really bored of your parent's lecture, so you stop listening

d)

You work out and begin to breathe heavily

73.

Which system is that?

a)

Circulatory System

b)

Lymphatic System

c)

Digestive System

d)

Nervous System

74.

Which is NOT a function of the muscular system?

a)

Regulating body temperature

b)

Movement

c)

Protecting delicate organs

d)

Preventing disease

75.

Which is NOT a function of the integumentary system?

a)

Regulating body temperature

b)

Movement

c)

Protecting against superficial damage

d)

Protecting against illness

76.
Provides glucose for cellular respiration.
a)
Respiratory system
b)
Nervous system
c)
Excretory system
d)
Digestive system
77.
Brings oxygen into the body and eliminates carbon dioxide and water
a)
Circulatory system
b)
Digestive system
c)
Excretory system
d)
Respiratory system
78.
Carries needed materials to cells and waste products away from cells
a)
Immune system
b)
Circulatory system
c)
Nervous system
d)
Respiratory system
79.
Protects our bodies from pathogens and fights disease
a)
Immune system
b)
Endocrine system
c)
Nervous system
d)
Circulatory system
80.
Collects and removes wastes produced by the body's cells
a)
Muscular system
b)
Excretory system
c)
Circulatory system
d)
Digestive system
81.
Eliminate products of cell respiration
a)
Digestive and respiratory
b)
Circulatory and excretory
c)
Respiratory and excretory
d)
Excretory and digestive
82.
Work together to help us move
a)
Endocrine, immune, nervous
b)
Skeletal, muscular, nervous
c)
Digestive, respiratory, circulatory, excretory
d)
Immune, excretory, circulatory
83.
Work together to defend us against disease and danger
a)
Nervous and endocrine systems
b)
Digestive and respiratory systems
c)
Muscular and skeletal systems
d)
Immune and endocrine systems
84.
Controls long-term changes and daily body activities through the release of chemicals
a)
Immune system
b)
Endocrine system
c)
Digestive system
d)
Nervous system
85.
Provides shape and support, and something for the muscles to pull on
a)
Respiratory system
b)
Skeletal system
c)
Muscular system
d)
Circulatory system