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Biology Quarter 1 Exam Reviewer

Total questions: 80

Worksheet time: 42mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Which of the following best describes cell division?
a)
It is the process in which daughter cell divides
b)
It is the process in which parent cell divides, giving rise to two or more daughter cells.
c)
It is the process in which the hereditary information in the DNA is replicated.
d)
It is the process in which the sister chromatids start to condense to form chromosomes.
2.
Which of the following is NOT necessary for photosynthesis to occur?
a)
Water
b)
Oxygen
c)
Sunlight
d)
Chlorophyll
3.
Which of the following is NOT an example of body cells?
a)
Nerve cell
b)
Liver cell
c)
Skin cell
d)
Egg cell
4.
When chromatins condense and become highly coiled they form _________.
a)
DNA
b)
Genes
c)
Chromatids
d)
Chromosomes
5.
Which of the following best describes photosynthesis?
a)
A process by which photosynthetic organisms use water and carbon dioxide to produce oxygen.
b)
A process by which photosynthetic organisms use light energy from the sun to produce carbon dioxide & glucose.
c)
A process by which photosynthetic organisms use energy from the sun to produce oxygen & glucose.
d)
A process by which photosynthetic organisms use water and carbon dioxide to produce glucose.
6.
The correct order of phases of the eukaryotic cell cycle is _____________.
a)
Mitosis - Gap 1 - S phase - Gap 2
b)
Gap 1 - Mitosis - Gap 2 - S phase
c)
Gap 1 - S phase - Gap 2 - Mitosis
d)
Mitosis - Gap 2 - S phase - Gap 1
7.
Which of the following occurs during the light-dependent stage?
a)
Breakdown of light energy
b)
Stage Clips
c)
PGAL synthesis
d)
Glucose Synthesis
8.
If photosynthesis would not occur, which of the following could happen?
a)
There will be an increase in the amount of energy in the fossil fuels.
b)
The amount of carbon dioxide in the atmosphere will decrease.
c)
There will be no chemical energy available for animals and other organisms.
d)
There will be an increase in the amount of available oxygen in the atmosphere.
9.
Complete the analogy: Cell respiration: ATP and Carbon dioxide ; Photosynthesis: _______________________________.
a)
Carbon dioxide and Water
b)
Oxygen and Glucose
c)
Carbon dioxide and Glucose
d)
Nitrogen and Glucose
10.
The correct order of phases during Mitosis is:
a)
Anaphase -> Metaphase -> Prophase -> Telophase
b)
Prophase -> Metaphase -> Anaphase -> Telophase
c)
Prophase -> Metaphase -> Telophase -> Anaphase
d)
Telophase -> Metaphase -> Anaphase -> Prophase
11.
Which is the best definition of Cell respiration?
a)
A process where cells break down food substances to release energy needed by the living cells
b)
A process of breaking down of glucose into two pyruvates with the production of 2 ATPs
c)
A process wherein Acetyl- CoA undergo oxidation to produce more energy (ATP)
d)
A process used by plants and certain other organisms to convert light energy into chemical energy
12.
Why is cell respiration an important process in living organism?
a)
It stores energy in fossil fuels.
b)
It provides organisms energy needed to perform life functions.
c)
It makes chemical energy available for all living organisms.
d)
It removes carbon dioxide and provides oxygen.
13.
Which of the following are the components needed to produce energy (ATP)?
a)
Nitrogen and Carbon dioxide
b)
Glucose and Oxygen
c)
Carbon dioxide and Water
d)
Carbon dioxide and Glucose
14.
During Interphase, a eukaryotic cell _____.
a)
Grows
b)
Divides
c)
Undergoes Mitosis
d)
Produces gametes
15.
If photosynthesis will not occur, which of the following would be its effect on the process of cell respiration?
a)
There will be no light energy.
b)
ATP will not be produced.
c)
Carbon dioxide in the atmosphere will be reduced.
d)
Light energy will not be converted to chemical energy.
16.
All of the following occurs during cell division EXCEPT ____________.
a)
Nuclear envelope disappears
b)
Chromosomes became visible
c)
Spindle fibers pull chromatids to the sides
d)
DNA are replicated inside the nucleus
17.
Which of the following is NOT true for mitosis?
a)
Sex cells can undergo Mitosis.
b)
Somatic cells can undergo mitosis.
c)
Two daughter cells are produced after mitosis
d)
Diploid cells are produced after mitosis.
18.
Which of these cells can undergo meiosis? I. Hair Cell II. Egg Cell III. Skin Cell IV. Sperm Cell
a)
II and III only
b)
III and IV only
c)
I and III only
d)
II and IV only
19.
Complete the analogy: Prophase: chromosomes condense as Nuclear envelope disappears; Metaphase: ______________________.
a)
Chromosomes lined up in the middle plane by the spindle fibers.
b)
Chromosomes cross over and exchange parts
c)
Chromosomes uncoil and lengthen forming chromatids
d)
Chromosomes are pulled from the sides by the spindle fibers.
20.
Which of the following pairs is incorrect?
a)
Mitosis: Growth
b)
Mitosis: Cell Regeneration
c)
Meiosis: Cell Repair
d)
Meiosis: Sexual reproduction
21.

Which of the following events do NOT occur in Prophase?

a)

Chromosomes are replicated

b)

Nuclear membrane disappears

c)

DNA condenses to form distinct Chromosomes

d)

Spindle fibers begin to form

22.

Meiosis results in _________.

a)

2 haploid daughter cells

b)

4 diploid daughter cells

c)

2 diploid daughter cells

d)

4 haploid daughter cells

23.

Complete the analogy: Diploid : 46 chromosomes; Haploid : ___________

a)

23 chromosomes

b)

13 chromosomes

c)

47 chromosomes

d)

96 chromosomes

24.

Which enzyme is responsible for unwinding the DNA double helix?

a)
helicase
b)
topoisomerase
c)
ligase
d)
polymerase
25.

Which statement is true about Gametes?

a)
Gametes are haploid cells involved in sexual reproduction.
b)

Gametes are produced by mitosis

c)
Gametes are only found in plants.
d)
Gametes are diploid cells involved in sexual reproduction.
26.

Who formulated the Doctrine of Humors?

a)

Aristotle

b)

Hippocrates

c)

The Babylonians

d)

Louis Pasteur

27.

Complete the analogy: Deductive reasoning: specific to general facts; _________: general facts to specific facts

a)

Inclusive reasoning

b)

Inductive reasoning

c)

Incorporated reasoning

d)

Decisive reasoning

28.

This idea suggests looking for items in nature that resemble a person's physical problem. It also explains how humans discovered the medicinal benefits of plants.

a)

The Doctrine of Humors

b)

Spontaneous Generation

c)

The Doctrine of Signatures

d)

The Doctrine of Salvation

29.

A series of steps used by scientists to solve a problem or answer a question.

a)

Hypothesis

b)

Scientific method

c)

Data collection

d)

Experiment

30.

The following is NOT a step in the scientific method.

a)

Share conclusions with others

b)

Make predictions

c)

Collect data

d)

State a theory

31.

All factors that can change in an experiment.

a)

Results

b)

Variables

c)

Conclusions

d)

Data

32.

Which of these contains steps in the right order?

a)

Ask a question, research, state your hypothesis, experiment, analyze, draw a conclusion

b)

State your hypothesis, ask a question, research, experiment, analyze, draw a conclusion

c)

State your hypothesis, ask a question, research, draw a conclusion, experiment, analyze

d)

Ask a question, state your hypothesis, research, experiment, analyze and draw a conclusion, share the results

33.
Which step of the scientific method is AFTER writing a hypothesis?
a)
Test hypothesis
b)
Draw conclusions
c)
Ask questions
34.

A students was doing an experiment using the scientific method. Every three days the student plans to count the green leaves. Which would be a good hypothesis for this experiment?

a)

If plants are placed in direct sunlight, then they will grow more green leaves.

b)

If plants are places in bright light, then they will grow more green leaves than in dim light.

c)

If plants are place in clay pots, then they will grow more green leaves than plastic pots.

d)

If plants are in warmer temperatures, then they will grow more green leaves.

35.
This variable in an experiment is the one being deliberately changed by the scientist. 
a)
dependent variable
b)
independent variable
c)
data
d)
control group
36.

This variable in an experiment is the outcome of the changes made. 

a)
dependent variable
b)
independent variable
c)
data
d)
control group
37.
Research question: does the distance a person kicks a soccer ball effect how well they will do on their math test.  What is the dependent variable?
a)
How far they kick the soccer ball
b)
who the person is
c)
how well they do on the math test
d)
Type of soccer ball.
38.
Research Question: Does the type of gasoline put in a car effect how fast the car can drive. What is the independent variable?
a)
Type of gasoline
b)
which car the gas is put into
c)
how fast the car can drive
d)
how much gas is put into the car
39.
True or False - In order to avoid confusing or conflicting results, an experiment should not be repeated.
a)
TRUE
b)
FALSE
40.

The bearded iris smells sweet.

a)

Qualitative data

b)

Quantitative data

41.

The flower is 8 cm tall.

a)

Qualitative data

b)

Quantitative data

42.

Which is the best definition of Cell?

a)

Group of similar organisms

b)

Sum of all biochemical reactions

c)

Group of tissues performing same function

d)

Basic unit of life

43.

Which is NOT part of the Cell Theory?

a)

Cells are the basic units of all living things.

b)

All living organisms are composed of cells.

c)

New cells are produced from pre-existing cells.

d)

Cells can be unicellular or multicellular..

44.

Upon observing the tree bark, Why did Robert Hooke coined the term "Cells"?

a)

Because it looked like animals

b)

Because it resembled like plants

c)

Because it looked like the prayer rooms of the priests

d)

Because it looked like bacteria

45.

Which is not found in Prokaryotes?

a)

Nucleus

b)

DNA

c)

Cytoplasm

d)

Plasma membrane

46.

Which is not found in Plant Cells?

a)

Cell Wall

b)

Vacuole

c)

Centrioles

d)

Chloroplasts

47.

What is the function of the Mitochondria?

a)

It controls all activities in the Cell

b)

It produces Proteins

c)

It generates energy for the cell

d)

It acts as a barrier of protection

48.

Which of the following is the function of a microscope?

a)

It is used to see specimen that are macroscopic..

b)

It is used to observe distant objects and make them magnified.

c)

It is used to see specimen that are too small to be seen by the naked eye.

d)

It is used to observe microorganisms and make them look smaller.

49.

The control center of most cell activity is the

a)

nucleolus.

b)

chromatin.

c)

chromosome.

d)

nucleus.

50.

Gongdi is observing a specimen using a compound microscope, he noticed that the image is clear but not sharp. Which of the following must he do?

a)

Lower the stage

b)

Open the light source

c)

Adjust the fine adjustment knob

d)

Rotate to high power objective lens

51.

Complete the analogy: Nucleus: controls all activities of the Cell; Mitochondria: creates energy; Ribosomes: ______________________

a)

Packages and sorts proteins for transport

b)

Destroys worn out cell organelles

c)

Protein synthesis

d)

Controls entry and exit of substances in the cell

52.

What is lacking (not found) in Prokaryotic type of Cells?

a)

Cell membrane

b)

Cytoplasm

c)

Nucleus

d)

DNA

53.

Complete the analogy: Nucleus: brain of the cell ; Mitochondria: powerhouse of the cell; Cell membrane: ______________

a)

gate of protection

b)

master of the cell

c)

protein makers

d)

cleaners and storage

54.

Why are microscopes essential?

a)

It allows us to classify microorganisms.

b)

It allows us to observe and study microorganisms.

c)

It allows us to prevent infection cause by microorganisms.

d)

It allows us to brag our knowledge about microorganisms and look smart.

55.

Which contain protein-digesting enzymes and destroys worn out cell organelles?

a)
Mitochondria
b)
Golgi apparatus
c)
Endoplasmic reticulum
d)
Lysosomes
56.

What is the function of the Golgi apparatus?

a)

It controls all activities in the Cell

b)

It produces Proteins

c)

It modifies, sorts, and packages proteins

d)

It acts as a barrier of protection

57.

Which organelle contains DNA?

a)

Nucleus

b)

Ribosomes

c)

Lysosomes

d)

Endoplasmic reticulum

58.

What is the function of the Endoplasmic reticulum?

a)

It controls all activities in the Cell

b)

It is the pathway of proteins and ribosomes

c)

It modifies, sorts, and packages proteins

d)

It acts as a barrier of protection

59.

Which organelle is responsible for protein synthesis?

a)

Nucleus

b)

Ribosomes

c)

Mitochondria

d)

Endoplasmic reticulum

60.

What is the function of the Lysosomes?

a)

It controls all activities in the Cell

b)

It produces Proteins

c)

It modifies, sorts, and packages proteins

d)

It contains enzymes for digestion and waste removal

61.

Which of the following is NOT an example of Passive Transport?

a)

Facilitated diffusion

b)

Osmosis

c)

Sodium-Potassium pump

d)

Diffusion

62.

Which is an example of Diffusion?

a)

Water molecules entering the sponge

b)
Spreading of perfume in a room
c)

Gas exchange in the Alveoli and Red Blood Cells

d)
Spreading of heat in a metal rod
63.

Active transport in Cells does not require ATP energy.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

64.

What is the term for the movement of water through a selectively permeable membrane?

a)
osmosis
b)
diffusion
c)
filtration
d)
active transport
65.

In a Punnett square, a lower case letter stands for a ____________ allele.

a)

dominant

b)

recessive

c)

homozygous

d)

heterozygous

66.

Hair color, height, eye color and freckles are examples of human traits. What do we call the physical expression of the genetic material of an organism?

a)

genetics

b)

heredity

c)

genotype

d)

phenotype

67.

In animals, shaggy fur is dominant to short fur. The Punnett Square shows the genotypes of the offspring of a shaggy fur animal and a short fur animal. What were the genotypes of the parents?

a)

FF and FF

b)

Ff and ff

c)

ff and ff

d)

Ff and Ff

68.

In animals, shaggy fur is dominant to short fur. According to the genotypes shown, what percent of offspring will have short fur?

a)

0

b)

25

c)

50

d)

75

e)

100

69.
In a punnet square where are the parent alleles written?
a)
Top and inside the boxes
b)
Only on the left and right side of the boxes. 
c)
outside of the boxes (top and left side)
d)
All on the top side of the boxes
70.

Heterozygous is when...

a)

the alleles are the same.

b)

the alleles are different.

c)

the alleles are absent.

d)

the alleles are present.

71.

In a heterozygous genotype, the ___________ allele takes over in the phenotype.

a)

recessive

b)

dominant

72.
Which of the following alleles is homozygous (purebred) recessive?
a)
Tt
b)
tt
c)
TT
d)
t
73.
G = green, g = yellow
The genotype for a yellow plant is...
a)
GG
b)
Gg
c)
gg
d)
all of the choices result in yellow
74.

The genotypes AA and Aa always show up as the __________ phenotype.

a)

dominant

b)

recessive

75.

Which of the following genotypes is homozygous dominant?

a)

A

b)

Aa

c)

AA

d)

aa

76.

Which of the following genotypes is heterozygous?

a)

Bb

b)

BB

c)

bb

d)

B

77.

A recessive allele is represented by a ______ letter.

a)

lower-case

b)

capital

78.

A dominant allele is represented by a ______ letter.

a)

lower-case

b)

capital

79.

Blue-eyed is a ______.

a)

genotype

b)

phenotype

80.

Bb is a ______.

a)

genotype

b)

phenotype

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