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Mid Term Review

Total questions: 145

Worksheet time: 2hrs 55mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Osmosis is the diffusion of _____ across a membrane
a)
glucose
b)
NaCl
c)
proteins
d)
water
2.
Passive transport is called "passive" because it occurs WITHOUT
a)
cause.
b)
energy.
c)
a concentration gradient.
d)
a cell wall.
3.
Osmosis is the diffusion of _____ across a membrane
a)
glucose
b)
NaCl
c)
proteins
d)
water
4.
Which of the following is NOT a type of passive transport?
a)
Osmosis
b)
Diffusion
c)
Endocytosis
5.
Active transport allows a cell to move molecules from an area of low concentration to an area of high concentration.
a)
True
b)
False
6.
_____________ allows some things to enter and leave cells, while keeping other things out of the cell.
a)

Nucleus control center of the cell

b)

Selectively Permeable golgi apparatus

c)
A selectively permeable membrane
d)

Non Permeable membrane

7.
Cells sometimes use energy to transport materials across the cell membrane.  This is called
a)

Simple Diffusion

b)
osmosis
c)

Facilitated diffusion

d)
active transport
8.

When the concentration of solutes on both sides of a membrane is the SAME, the solution is

a)
isotonic
b)
hypertonic
c)
hypotonic
9.
A process for removing large quantities toxins and waste from the cell is
a)
exorcism
b)
exocytosis
c)
endocytosis
d)
endoplasmic reticulum
10.
Facilitated diffusion involves movement of molecules across a membrane when they bond to 
a)
channel proteins
b)
lipid proteins
c)
a protein pump (carrier protein)
d)
sticky proteins
11.
If there is 25% oxygen inside the cell and 50% oxygen in the outside blood, which direction will the oxygen move?
a)
Out of the cell
b)
Into the cell
c)
The cell is at equilibrium
12.
A cell contains 25% NaCl and is placed in a solution that has 5% NaCl.  Which of the following is correct about what will happen to the cell?
a)
The solution is hypotonic and the cell will swell.
b)
The solution is hypotonic and the cell will shrink
c)
The solution is hypertonic and the cell will swell
d)
The solution is hypertonic and the celll will shrink.
13.
When a white blood cell engulfs a bacteria cell, they use _____ to bring the bacteria into the cell.  
a)
Na/K pump
b)
Carrier Protein
c)
Exocytosis
d)
Endocytosis
14.
In the given scenario what will happen to the organism: salt is poured onto eggplant.
a)
Water will move out of the eggplant cells and the cells will shrink.
b)
Water will move out of the eggplant cells and the cells will swell.
c)
Water will move into the eggplant cells and the cells will swell.
15.
An animal cell placed in a hypertonic (salty) solution will
a)
Shrink
b)
Swell
c)
Stay the same
16.
Which type of diffusion is being represented in this picture?
a)
Passive Diffusion
b)
Simple Diffusion
c)
Active Diffusion
d)
Facilitated Diffusion
17.
Which type of Passive Transport is being represented in this picture?
a)
Passive Diffusion
b)
Simple Diffusion
c)
Active Diffusion
d)
Facilitated Diffusion
18.

A solution is considered hypotonic to the cell if it has....

a)

A lower amount of water compared to the cell.

b)

A higher amount of solute compared to the cell.

c)

A lower amount of solute compared to the cell.

19.

A solution is considered hypertonic to the cell if it has....

a)

A higher amount of water compared to the cell.

b)

A higher amount of solute compared to the cell.

c)

A lower amount of solute compared to the cell.

20.

Match the following

a)

Simple Diffusion

1.

When molecules passively cross the plasma membrane through the phospholipid bilayer

b)

Facilitated Diffusion

2.

When molecules passively cross the plasma membrane through a channel protein

c)

Osmosis

3.

The movement of water across the cell membrane

d)

Endocytosis

4.

Bringing in large materials through the cell membrane into a vacuole.

e)

Exocytosis

5.

Moving larger amounts or large quantities of materials through the cell membrane

21.

Match the following

a)

Hypertonic

1.

The solution contains a high concentration of solute an and low concentration of water

b)

Hypotonic

2.

The solution contains a low concentration of solute an and high concentration of water

c)

Isotonic

3.

The solution has an equal concentration of solute and water compared to the inside of the cell

22.
To control what enters or leaves the cell is a function of _________.
a)
Cell Wall
b)
Cell Membrane
c)
Nucleus
d)
Mitochondria
23.

Match the following monomer

a)

amino acids

1.

proteins

b)

fatty acids

2.

lipids

c)

saccharides

3.

carbohydrates

d)

nucleic acids

4.

nucleotides

e)

Carbohydrates

5.

starches & sugars

24.

Match the following organelles

a)

Nucleus

1.

Contains the codes & information for protein synthesis

b)

Rough ER

2.

Transports the proteins

c)

Golgi

3.

Packages the proteins

d)

Mitochodrion

4.

Supplies ATP to all organelles

e)

Ribosomes

5.

Synthesizes the proteins

25.
This cell organelle helps organisms maintain homeostasis by controlling what substances may enter or leave cells.
a)
vacuole
b)
nucleus
c)
cell membrane
d)
cell wall
26.
Which statement best describes the cell membrane?
a)
The protective outer layer that controls what enters and leaves the cell.
b)
Stores information on DNA molecules / Directs and controls the activities of the cell.
c)
A folded membrane that moves materials around inside cells / Also acts as the site of manufacturing materials needed by the cell.
d)
The smallest organelle with a huge job / Makes proteins, which are the building blocks of the body.
27.

The model that describes the current understanding of the cell (plasma) membrane structure is

a)

fluidity model

b)

fluid mosaic model

c)

semi-permeable model

d)

flexible mixture model

28.

What is the "big idea" of the fluid mosaic model of plasma membranes?

a)

the plasma membrane creates a specialized FLUID that looks like a MOSAIC.

b)

the plasma membrane is a MOSAIC.

c)

the fluid mosaic model is NOT related to the plasma membrane.

d)

a plasma membrane is a MOSAIC of components that move FREELY and FLUIDLY.

29.
How does a cell maintain homeostasis?
a)
Regulates what enters and leaves the cell
b)
Flexibility
c)
Protective barrier
d)
Structure and support
30.
What organelle controls and regulates cellular activity?
a)
Ribosome
b)
Nucleus
c)
Mitochondria
d)
Lysosome 
31.
Which of the following is an enzyme filled organelle that breaks down waste in the cell?
a)
lysosomes
b)
chloroplast
c)
mitochondria 
d)
Golgi apparatus 
32.
What is the function of vacuoles?  
a)
make protein
b)
store genetic information
c)
storage of salt, H2O, food, and waste
d)
transports material outside the cell
33.
What is the fluid inside a cell called? 
a)
Endoplasimic Reticulum
b)
Orange Juice
c)
Water
d)
Cytoplasm
34.
Which of these is NOT a part of the Cell Theory?
a)
All cells are independent.
b)
Cells are the basic unit of living things. 
c)
All living things are one or more cells.
d)
Cells come from cells.
35.
Plant and animal cells are identical. 
a)
True
b)
False
36.

Identify the true statements about the cell membrane

a)

bilayer

b)

flexible

c)

made of fat

d)

beautiful

e)

always working

37.
To control what enters or leaves the cell is a function of _________.
a)
Cell Wall
b)
Cell Membrane
c)
Nucleus
d)
Mitochondria
38.

Match the following monomer

a)

amino acids

1.

proteins

b)

fatty acids

2.

lipids

c)

saccharides

3.

carbohydrates

d)

nucleic acids

4.

nucleotides

e)

Carbohydrates

5.

starches & sugars

39.

Match the following organelles

a)

Nucleus

1.

Contains the codes & information for protein synthesis

b)

Rough ER

2.

Transports the proteins

c)

Golgi

3.

Packages the proteins

d)

Mitochodrion

4.

Supplies ATP to all organelles

e)

Ribosomes

5.

Synthesizes the proteins

40.
This cell organelle helps organisms maintain homeostasis by controlling what substances may enter or leave cells.
a)
vacuole
b)
nucleus
c)
cell membrane
d)
cell wall
41.
Which statement best describes the cell membrane?
a)
The protective outer layer that controls what enters and leaves the cell.
b)
Stores information on DNA molecules / Directs and controls the activities of the cell.
c)
A folded membrane that moves materials around inside cells / Also acts as the site of manufacturing materials needed by the cell.
d)
The smallest organelle with a huge job / Makes proteins, which are the building blocks of the body.
42.

The model that describes the current understanding of the cell (plasma) membrane structure is

a)

fluidity model

b)

fluid mosaic model

c)

semi-permeable model

d)

flexible mixture model

43.

What is the "big idea" of the fluid mosaic model of plasma membranes?

a)

the plasma membrane creates a specialized FLUID that looks like a MOSAIC.

b)

the plasma membrane is a MOSAIC.

c)

the fluid mosaic model is NOT related to the plasma membrane.

d)

a plasma membrane is a MOSAIC of components that move FREELY and FLUIDLY.

44.
How does a cell maintain homeostasis?
a)
Regulates what enters and leaves the cell
b)
Flexibility
c)
Protective barrier
d)
Structure and support
45.
What organelle controls and regulates cellular activity?
a)
Ribosome
b)
Nucleus
c)
Mitochondria
d)
Lysosome 
46.
Which of the following is an enzyme filled organelle that breaks down waste in the cell?
a)
lysosomes
b)
chloroplast
c)
mitochondria 
d)
Golgi apparatus 
47.
What is the function of vacuoles?  
a)
make protein
b)
store genetic information
c)
storage of salt, H2O, food, and waste
d)
transports material outside the cell
48.
What is the fluid inside a cell called? 
a)
Endoplasimic Reticulum
b)
Orange Juice
c)
Water
d)
Cytoplasm
49.
Which of these is NOT a part of the Cell Theory?
a)
All cells are independent.
b)
Cells are the basic unit of living things. 
c)
All living things are one or more cells.
d)
Cells come from cells.
50.
Plant and animal cells are identical. 
a)
True
b)
False
51.

Identify the true statements about the cell membrane

a)

bilayer

b)

flexible

c)

made of fat

d)

beautiful

e)

always working

52.

Where do plants get the energy they need to perform photosynthesis?

a)

The soil

b)

The sun

c)

The rain

d)

Bees

53.

What do plants need to perform photosynthesis?

a)

Love

b)

Soil with a high nitrogen (N) content

c)

Water (H2O) + Carbon Dioxide (CO2) and Sunlight Energy

d)

Pollinators such as bees and hummingbirds

54.

What is created as a result of Photosynthesis

a)

ATP Energy

b)

Water (H2O) and Carbon Dioxide (CO2)

c)

Proteins and lipids

d)

Glucose (C6H12O6) + Oxygen (O2)

55.

In which cell organelle does PHOTOSYNTHESIS take place?

a)

The chloroplast

b)

The mitochondria

c)

The cytoplasm

d)

The golgi apparatus

56.

In what organelle does the 2nd stage of cellular respiration take place in?

a)

chlorophyll

b)

chloroplast

c)

cytoplasm

d)

mitochondria

57.

What is NOT a product of cellular respiration?

a)

carbon dioxide

b)

energy

c)

oxygen

d)

water

58.

In photosynthesis, energy is transformed from

a)

Light energy to chemical energy

b)

Chemical energy to light energy

c)

ATP energy to light energy

d)

Light energy to dark energy

59.
What are the reactants for cellular respiration?
a)
glucose and carbon dioxide
b)
water and glucose
c)
glucose and ATP
d)
glucose and oxygen
60.
Which is not a step in aerobic respiration?
a)
glycolysis
b)
Krebs' Cycle
c)
Calvin Cycle
d)
electron transport
61.
Which process occurs in the cytoplasm?
a)
glycolysis
b)
aerobic respiration
c)
Krebs' cycle
d)
Electron transport
62.
Which process produces the most ATP?
a)
glycolysis
b)
Krebs' cycle
c)
Electron transport
d)
fermentation
63.
What does it mean for something to be anaerobic?
a)
It requires CO2
b)
It does not require CO2
c)
It requires oxygen
d)
It does not require oxygen
64.
How can photosynthesis be related to cellular respiration?
a)
What's produced (made) by one is needed (the reactants) for the other
b)
They both produce the same products
c)
They both have the same reactants (need the same things)
d)
These 2 processes have nothing in common
65.

Which organelle is in this picture?

a)

Mitochondria

b)

Ribosome

c)

Chloroplast

d)

Nucleus

66.

Which reactions belong to photosynthesis (check all that apply)

a)

Calvin Cycle

b)

Light Dependent Reactions

c)

Glycolysis

d)

Kreb’s Cycle

67.

Which reactions take place during Cellular Respiration? Check all that apply

a)

Kreb’s Cycle

b)

Glycolysis

c)

Calvin Cycle

d)

Light Dependent Reactions

e)

ETC (Electron Transport Chain)

68.

Which organelle is in this picture?

a)

Nucleus

b)

Golgi Apparatus

c)

Chloroplast

d)

Mitochondria

69.

Which types of cells does cellular respiration take place in?

a)

Plant cells only

b)

Animal cells only

c)

Neither plant cells nor animal cells

d)

Both plant and animal cells

70.

After glycolysis, what step of cellular respiration takes place?

a)

Kreb’s cycle

b)

Electron Transport Chain

c)

Calvin cycle

d)

Light dependent reactions

71.

Where do the light dependent reactions occur?

a)

The thylakoids; part of the chloroplast

b)

The stroma; part of the chloroplast

c)

In the mitochondria

d)

In the cytoplasm

72.

deoxyribonucleic acid (the blueprint) from which all living things are made.

a)

DNA

b)

RNA

c)

Replication

d)

Codon

73.

a segment of DNA that codes for a particular trait or characteristic.

a)

Chromosome

b)

Gene

c)

Anticodon

d)

Transcription

74.

A ribonucleic acid that is essential in taking the genetic information from DNA and building proteins.

a)

DNA

b)

RNA

c)

Codon

d)

Anticodon

75.

a compound found in living cells that contain carbon, oxygen, hydrogen, and nitrogen, and join together to form proteins.

a)

Amino Acid

b)

Protein

c)

DNA

d)

Sugars

76.

A chain of molecules called amino acids that are the building blocks of the body.

a)

Amino Acid

b)

RNA

c)

Protein

d)

tRNA

77.

The process of making a copy of DNA by unwinding, splitting and then adding new nucleotides.

a)

Transcription

b)

Replication

c)

tRNA

d)

Mutation

78.

Is the process of making mRNA from DNA.

a)

Transcription

b)

Translation

c)

Codon

d)

mRNA

79.

Is using the information in mRNA to make a specific protein.

a)

Transcription

b)

Translation

c)

Codon

d)

rRNA

80.

Each three-nucleotide (letter) sequence of the mRNA.

a)

Codon

b)

Anticodon

c)

tRNA

d)

DNA

81.

a three- nucleotide (letter) sequence that corresponds to a codon.

a)

Codon

b)

Anticodon

c)

DNA

d)

RNA

82.

It carries the instructions for making a protein (it is transcribed from the DNA).

a)

mRNA

b)

tRNA

c)

rRNA

d)

Mutation

83.

A ribosomal structure where the amino acids are put together to make proteins

a)

mRNA

b)

tRNA

c)

rRNA

d)

Codon

84.

Reads and translates the mRNA sequence into a specific amino acid.

a)

mRNA

b)

tRNA

c)

rRNA

d)

Anticodon

85.

A change in the chromosomes or genes of a cell.

a)

Mutation

b)

Chromosome

c)

Gene

d)

Misprint

86.
The sequence of DNA below is part of a gene. How many amino acids are coded for by this segment? 
a)
4
b)
8
c)
12
d)
20
87.
Which of the following carries amino acids to the site of protein synthesis? 
a)
mRNA
b)
rRNA
c)
tRNA
d)
nRNA
88.

What is the order for Protein Synthesis?

a)

Transcription -> Translation -> Protein

b)

Translation - > Transcription -> Protein

c)

Protein -> Transcription -> Translation

d)

Translation -> Protein -> Transcription

89.
What is the location in the cell for translation?
a)
nucleus
b)
mitochondria
c)
ribosome
d)
chloroplast
90.

Which sequence could be found in RNA?

a)

ACCTGT

b)

CGCATT

c)

AUGCUU

91.
What amino acid is represented by the codon UUA?
a)
Phenylalanine
b)
Tyrosine
c)
Leucine
d)
Stop codon
92.
The codon CCU codes for what amino acid?
a)
Isoleucine
b)
Stop
c)
Methionine
d)
Proline
93.

The picture below shows the steps of DNA replication beginning with step one and ending with step three.


​Because you are reusing the old, or parent, DNA strand DNA replication is said to be

a)

Semi- Conservative

b)

Semi-discontinuous

c)

Continuous

d)

Fully-Conserveative

94.

The picture below shows an enzyme unwinding and unzipping DNA.

​What is the name of this enzyme?

a)

DNA Helicase

b)

DNA Ligase

c)

DNA polyermase

d)

RNA Polymerase

95.

Okazaki fragments appear on which strand of DNA during DNA replication?

a)

lagging

b)

leading

96.

DNA replication runs from ______' to _____' and is said to be ______________________

a)

5, 3, antiparallel

b)

3, 5, antiparallel

c)

5, 3, parallel

d)

3, 5, parallel

97.
If a strand reads:
3' A A A T T T C 5'
The matching strand would read...
a)
5' T T T A A A G 3'
b)
3' T T T A A A G 5'
c)
5' A A A T T T C 3'
d)
3' U U U A A A G 5'
98.
Which of the following bases is found only in RNA?
a)
Adenine
b)
Guanine
c)
Thymine
d)
Uracil
99.

Transcribe the following sequence of DNA into RNA:
AAG   CTT   TGC

(a)  

100.

What would be the complementary DNA strand for the following nucleotide sequence?
TCG ATA CGA

(a)  

101.

Which of the following images is a INSERTION?

a)
b)
c)
102.

The two scientists discovered the structure of DNA and were able to build a scale model of it.

a)

Korb and Tesla

b)

Chargaff and Hooke

c)

Wilkins and Franklin

d)

Watson and Crick

103.

What is the shape of DNA?

a)

Circular

b)

Double Helix

c)

Dodecahedron

d)

Dyson Sphere

104.

______ bonds hold the nitrogen bases together

a)

oxygen

b)

carbon

c)

hydrogen

d)

nitrogen

105.

What is the process called

a)

Transcription

b)

Translation

c)

Protein Synthesis

d)

DNA Replication

106.

First step in DNA replication and protein synthesis is...

a)

Matching base pairs are put together

b)

DNA unzips

c)

Hydrogen bond break

d)

DNA unwinds/unravels

107.

The sugar contained in DNA is...

a)

Ribose

b)

Glucose

c)

Nucleotide

d)

Deoxyribose

108.

The enzyme in the transcription process that helps with protein synthesis

a)

Helicase

b)

DNA Polymerase

c)

RNA Polymerase

d)

Substrate

109.

What does the circle represent

a)

Phosphate Group

b)

Nitrogenous Base

c)

Deoxyribose Sugar

d)

Nucleotide

110.

Which of the following is NOT true about differences between DNA and RNA?

a)

DNA is double stranded RNA is single stranded

b)

DNA contains Thymine and RNA contains Uracil

c)

DNA contains Guanine and RNA contains Cytosine

d)

DNA is the original and RNA is the copy

111.

Enzyme which opens up the DNA helix for replication

a)

DNA Polymerase

b)

DNA Helicase

c)

RNA Polymerase

d)

RNA Helicase

112.

What is the region where DNA is separating?

a)

Translation Fork

b)

Replication Fork

c)

Transcription Fork

d)

Helicase

113.

What is the function of tRNA?

a)

To transport the appropriate amino acid to the appropriate location as the mRNA is being read by the ribosome during translation

b)

It and proteins make up the two subunits of the functioning ribosome during translation

c)

It carries the genetic information encoded in the DNA which is read by the ribosome during translation to make protein

d)

All choices are correct because tRNA does all of these things during translation

114.
Which domain is capable of living in extreme environments like hot springs, geysers, or very salty waters?
a)
Bacteria
b)
Archaea
c)
Eukarya
115.
Which domain includes all animals and plants?
a)
Archaea
b)
Eukarya
c)
Bacteria
116.

bacteria belong to which domain?

a)

Eukarya

b)

Prokarya

c)

Archaea

d)

Bacteria

117.
Which kingdoms have some organisms that can make their own food (autotrophic)?
a)
Plantae and Animalia
b)
Fungi and Plantae
c)
Protista and Plantae
118.

What is binomial nomenclature (naming)?

a)

A two headed turtle

b)

A two name naming system

c)

A two grouped system to classify

d)

A microscope with two lenses.

119.
What taxa are in a scientific name?
a)
Genus and Kingdom
b)
Species and Family 
c)
Species and Class
d)
Genus and Species
120.

What is the science of organizing, classifying and naming living things?

a)

taxification

b)

taxadermy

c)

taxonomy

d)

toxicology

121.

In a properly written scientific name, which part is written entirely in lowercase?

a)

species

b)

genus

c)

phylum

d)

family

122.
In the 8 levels of classification which level is the broadest category? 
a)
Kingdom
b)
Family
c)
Species
d)
Domain
123.
Things that are classified together ___________.
a)
are not related to each other.
b)
share a similar evolutionary history.
c)
are larger organisms.
d)
have a different evolutionary history
124.
Who organized living things based on shared characteristics and created a system for assigning scientific names?
a)
Carolus Linnaeus
b)
Robert Hooke
c)
Anton van Leeuwenhoek
d)
James Watson
125.
What are the 8 levels of classification of living things from most general to most specific?
a)
domain, kingdom, phylum, class, order, family, genus, species
b)
domain, kingdom, class, phylum, order, family, genius, species
c)
domain, kingdom, family, class, order, family, genus, species
d)
domain, king, phillip, class, order, family, genus, species
126.
Organisms that belong to the same _________ share the MOST DNA.
a)
family
b)
kingdom
c)
genus
d)
species
127.

Which organism is most closely related to Quercus rubrum?

a)

Acer rubrum

b)

Quercus macrophylla

128.

Which of the following taxa contain the fewest members?

a)

phyllum

b)

family

c)

genus

d)

class

129.

Match the following

a)

Prokaryotic

1.

Organisms that lack a nucleus

b)

Autotrophic

2.

organisms that make their own food

c)

Heterotrophic

3.

organisms that get their own food

d)

Eukaryotic

4.

Organisms that have a nucleus

130.

Place the following characteristics in their corresponding location on the image below

131.

Place the following characteristics in their corresponding location on the image below.

132.

Place the following characteristics in their corresponding location on the image below.

133.

Place the following characteristics in their corresponding location on the image below.

134.

Place the following characteristics in their corresponding location on the image below.

135.

Place the following characteristics in their corresponding location on the image below.

136.

Place the following characteristics in their corresponding location on the image below.

137.

Place the following characteristics in their corresponding location on the image below.

138.

If an organism is eukaryotic, heterotrophic, and multicellular, which kingdom is it classified under?

a)

Fungi

b)

Archaea

c)

Eubacteria

d)

Bacteria

139.

If an organism is unicellular, prokaryotic, and autotrophic or heterotrophic, which kingdom is it classified under?

a)

Plantae

b)

Animalia

c)

Eubacteria

d)

Protista

140.

If an organism is eukaryotic, autotrophic, and multicellular, which kingdom is it classified under?

a)

Plantae

b)

Animilia

c)

Archaebacteria

d)

Eubacteria

141.

If an organism is eukaryotic, heterotrophic, and multicellular, which kingdom is it classified under?

a)

Plantae

b)

Animalia

c)

Eubacteria

d)

Archaebacteria

142.

If an organism is unicellular (some multicellular), eukaryotic, and autotrophic/heterotrophic, which kingdom is it classified under?

a)

Animalia

b)

Eubacteria

c)

Protista

d)

Archaebacteria

143.

If an organism is unicellular, prokaryotic, and autotrophic/heterotroph, which kingdom is it classified under?

a)

Plantae

b)

Archaebacteria

c)

Animalia

d)

Fungi

144.

Match the following

a)

Heterotroph (definition)

1.

an organism that eats other plants or animals for energy and nutrients

b)

Autotroph

(definition)

2.

an organism that can produce its own food using light, water, carbon dioxide, or other chemicals

c)

Animalia/Fungi/

Protista

3.

Heterotroph

d)

Plantae/Protista

4.

Autotroph

145.

Place the levels of classification in order according to the charts below.