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SEMESTER SCIENCE CBA

Total questions: 75

Worksheet time: 38mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Which of the following best defines heredity?
a)
the scientific study of genes
b)
section of DNA that contains information to influence one inherited trait
c)
passage of genetic information from one generation to the next
d)
process of creating more organisms of a species
2.
An organism receives its genetic information from the-
a)
organism's offspring
b)
organism's parents
c)
organism's mating partner
d)
organism's prey
3.
A new organism (sometimes more than one) is produced from one parent. What type of reproduction is this describing?
a)
sexual reproduction
b)
Heredity
c)
asexual reproduction
d)
none of the above
4.
Which is NOT a type of asexual reproduction?
a)
Trait
b)
Binary fission
c)
Budding
d)
Vegetative Propagation
5.
Offspring are genetically identical to the parent organism during which type of reproduction?
a)
Sexual reproduction
b)
Asexual reproduction
c)
Mass reproduction
d)
None of the above
6.
The production of a new living thing by two parent organisms is called-
a)
Sexual reproduction
b)
Asexual reproduction
c)
Heredity
d)
Chromosomes
7.
The passing on of characteristics (traits) from parents to offspring is-
a)
DNA
b)
Traits
c)
Heredity
d)
Chromosomes
8.
One disadvantage of of asexual reproduction is it creates less genetic diversity. (true or false).
a)
True
b)
False
9.
Which is an advantage of sexual reproduction?
a)
No partner needed
b)
Conserves energy
c)
Greater genetic variation
d)
Less chance of mutation
10.
A student from Pine Tree Junior High was examining organisms under a microscope. They noticed that the organism was reproducing by binary fission. The organisms also looked identical to one another. What method of reproduction is this organism using to produce offspring?
a)
Sexual reproduction
b)
Asexual reproduction
c)
Cloning
d)
Mass reproduction
11.
Where is DNA, chromosomes, and genes that determine the traits of an organism located inside of a cell?
a)
Chloroplast
b)
Mitochondria
c)
Vacuole
d)
Nucleus
12.
A disease was introduced into a ranch environment which contained horses, cows, chickens and hydras. Some of these organisms reproduce asexually and sexually. Which of the organisms listed above from the ranch would least likely survive the disease?
a)
Horses
b)
Cows
c)
Chickens
d)
Hydras
13.

What body system does the organ belong to?

a)

Nervous

b)

Integumentary

c)

Skeletal

d)

Circulatory

14.

What body system does the organ belong to?

a)

Nervous

b)

Integumentary

c)

Skeletal

d)

Circulatory

15.

What body system does the organ belong to?

a)

Digestive

b)

Integumentary

c)

Respiratory

d)

Circulatory

16.

What body system does the organ belong to?

a)

Excretory

b)

Muscular

c)

Skeletal

d)

Digestive

17.

What body system does the organ belong to?

a)

Excretory

b)

Muscular

c)

Skeletal

d)

Digestive

18.

Which process is a physical and chemical change found in the digestive system?

a)

Chewing and mixing of food with saliva

b)

Movement of food through peristalsis

c)

Reaction of food with hydraulic acid

d)

interaction of food with bile

19.

Which of these is a chemical change found in the digestive system

a)

Movement of food through peristalsis

b)

Chewing food

c)

Movement of food through the stom

d)

Interaction of food with bile

20.

Which of these actions is NOT a physical change?

a)

Muscles in the esophagus push food down into the stomach.

b)

The tongue pushes food down into the esophagus.

c)

Enzymes in saliva in the mouth breaks down the starch in food.

d)

Teeth tear and grind food down into smaller pieces

21.

This body system breaks food into smaller molecules and absorb nutrients.

a)

Endocrine

b)

Muscular

c)

Digestive

d)

Integumentary

22.

This body system is the largest organ, regulates body temperature and protects from harmful bacteria.


a)

Endocrine

b)

Muscular

c)

Digestive

d)

Integumentary

23.

What two body systems help remove waste from the blood?

a)

circulatory and excretory

b)

skeletal and muscular

c)

digestive and excretory

d)

circulatory and respiratory

24.

What two body systems help with the movement of your body?

a)

circulatory and excretory

b)

skeletal and muscular

c)

digestive and excretory

d)

circulatory and respiratory

25.

What two body systems supply the blood with oxygen and remove carbon dioxide?

a)

circulatory and excretory

b)

skeletal and muscular

c)

digestive and excretory

d)

circulatory and respiratory

26.

The nervous system of the human organism is most like which cell organelle?

a)

Cell Wall

b)

Nucleus

c)

Cytoplasm

d)

Cell membrane

27.

Blood is made up of similar cells that perform a specialized function. This is a example of...

a)

a tissue

b)

an organ

c)

an organism

d)

an organ system

28.

The function of the mitochondria is like which body system?

a)

Nervous

b)

Digestive

c)

Respiratory

d)

Circulatory

29.

Which is not a function that a cell and organism share?

a)

Removes waste

b)

Learned behaviors

c)

Structure and support

d)

convert and absorb nutrients

30.

The physical characteristics the dog is displaying of showing his teeth could be because it thinks it is in danger.

a)

True

b)

False

31.

The following stimuli will NOT make a animal vomit?

a)

feeling cold

b)

virus in the stomach

c)

Drinking to much water

d)

getting dizzy from running in circles

32.

What is the function of the excretory system?

a)

provides support and structure

b)

provides protection against radiation(sun), temperature and bacteria

c)

filters the blood to remove waste products of metabolism

d)

transports oxygen and nutrients to the body

33.

What is the main function of the digestive system?

a)

provides support and structure

b)

provides protection against radiation(sun), temperature and bacteria

c)

filters the blood to remove waste products of metabolism

d)

break down food into nutrients for the body

34.

What is a function of the nervous system?

a)

Transports oxygen and nutrients

b)

Controls your body's voluntary and in voluntary functions

c)

provides structure and support

d)

provides protection from harmful environmental factors

35.

What is the main function of the respiratory system?

a)

exchanges of gases (oxygen and carbon dioxide) between the blood and air

b)

provides motor power for the body

c)

acts as the body's internal framework

d)

transports nutrients and oxygen throughout the body

36.

transports nutrients and oxygen throughout the body

a)

exchanges of gases (oxygen and carbon dioxide) between the blood and air

b)

transports nutrients and oxygen throughout the body

c)

act's as the body internal framework

d)

to provide support and movement

37.

What is a function of the muscular system?

a)

specialized tissue which allows motor power for all movements of body parts.

b)

controls and regulates all voluntary and involuntary activities of the body.

c)

responsible for gas exchange

d)

bone, cartilage, ligaments and tendons and is the body's internal framework.

38.

What is a function of the skeletal system?

a)

specialized tissue which allows motor power for all movements of body parts.

b)

controls and regulates all voluntary and involuntary activities of the body.

c)

responsible for gas exchange

d)

bone, cartilage, ligaments and tendons and is the body's internal framework.

39.

What is a function of the enodcrine system?

a)

specialized tissue which allows motor power for all movements of body parts.

b)

controls and regulates all voluntary and involuntary activities of the body.

c)

makes hormones for mood, development and growth

d)

bone, cartilage, ligaments and tendons and is the body's internal framework.

40.

One of the principles of cell theory is -

a)

they reproduce by spontaneous generation

b)

all cells come from pre-existing cells

c)

all living things are made of one cell

d)

the structure of each cell is the same

41.

Your skin is made up of a collection of tissues working together into a structure that provides a specific function. In the level of organization this is known as-

a)

tissue

b)

organism

c)

organ

d)

cell

42.

In the level of organization, Mr. Southerlin told his class that the most basic level is tissues. He should have told his class that the most basic level is -

a)

organism

b)

organ system

c)

cell

d)

organ

43.

Khylee was giving a presentation to the class over the levels of organization. She was explaining that it is organize like (organism>organ system>organ>tissue>cell). What else should she have explained about the order?

a)

That it was simple to complex

b)

That is was suppose to be the other way around

c)

That is was complex to simple

d)

That cells are the most basic unit of life

44.

Travis was telling a friend about how much he had been learning about the levels of organization. He told his friend that he had been working out in football and his muscular system was getting stronger. Which level does muscular system fall under?

a)

organ system

b)

organ

c)

cells

d)

organism

45.

Your body is made up of over 100 trillion cells. Some of the cells group together to perform a specific function. What are they called?

a)

organism

b)

tissue

c)

organ

d)

organ system

46.

You have many body systems that working together that allow your body to maintain homeostasis. In other words, your body is a self-contained living thing. According to the levels of organization what is a self-contained living thing?

a)

cell

b)

organism

c)

organ

d)

tissue

47.

Your heart, eye, brain and stomach are all examples of which level of organization?

a)

cells

b)

organ

c)

tissue

d)

organism

48.

Which is NOT a concept of cell theory?

a)

All cells come from pre-existing, living cells.

b)

All living things or organisms are made of one or more cells.

c)

The cell is the most basic unit of life.

d)

All cells reproduce the same way.

49.
What is the cell organelle that forms the outer boundary of a cell and allows certain materials to move into and out of a cell?
a)
nucleus
b)
cell membrane
c)
cell wall
d)
cell barrier
50.
What is the cell organelle that is a gel-like material inside the cell that contains water and nutrients?
a)
rough ER
b)
smooth ER
c)
ribosomes
d)
cytoplasm
51.
What is the cell organelle that directs the activity of a cell that contains chromosomes with DNA?
a)
nucleolus
b)
nucleus
c)
ribosomes
d)
golgi body
52.
What is the cell organelle that breaks down food and releases energy to the cell?
a)
nucleus
b)
mitochondria
c)
chloroplast
d)
ribosome
53.
What is the cell organelle that is a storage area for the cell?
a)
golgi body
b)
smooth ER
c)
ribosome
d)
vacuole
54.
What is the cell organelle that provides structure to the outside of a PLANT cell?
a)
cell wall
b)
cell membrane
c)
nucleus
d)
nuclear membrane
55.
What is the cell organelle that contains chlorophyll and makes food for a PLANT cell?
a)
chlorophyll
b)
chloroplast
c)
vacuole
d)
mitochondria
56.
Letter L represents what cell part?
a)
nucleus
b)
nucleolus
c)
nuclear membrane
d)
cytoplasm
57.
Letter D represents which cell organelle?
a)
smooth ER
b)
rough ER
c)
golgi body
d)
vacuole
58.
Letter E represents which cell organelle?
a)
smooth ER
b)
rough ER
c)
golgi body
d)
vacuole
59.
Letter F represents which cell organelle?
a)
smooth ER
b)
rough ER
c)
golgi body
d)
vacuole
60.
Letter G represents which cell organelle?
a)
cell wall
b)
cell membrane
c)
cytoplasm
d)
chloroplast
61.
Letter H represents which cell organelle?
a)
cell wall
b)
cell membrane
c)
cytoplasm
d)
chloroplast
62.
Letter I represents which cell organelle?
a)
cell wall
b)
cell membrane
c)
cytoplasm
d)
chloroplast
63.
Letter J represents which cell organelle?
a)
cell wall
b)
cell membrane
c)
cytoplasm
d)
mitochondria
64.
Letter M represents which cell organelle?
a)
cell wall
b)
cell membrane
c)
cytoplasm
d)
mitochondria
65.

Which organelles are only found in plant cells?`

a)

cytoplasm and vacuole

b)

nucleus and cell wall

c)

cell wall and chloroplast

d)

mitochondria and cytoplasm

66.

Which of these includes organelles found in both plant and animal cells?

a)

cell wall, nucleus, cell membrane

b)

cell membrane, nucleus, cytoplasm

c)

cell wall, chloroplasts, nucleus

d)

cell membrane, nucleus, chloroplasts

67.

What energy is need to initiate photosynthesis?

a)

Radiant

b)

Sun

c)

Electrical

d)

Glucose

68.

During photosynthesis what type of energy conversion occurs?

a)

Chemical to Radiant

b)

Radiant to Chemical

c)

Thermal to Radiant

d)

Radiant to Thermal

69.

Refer to the equation for photosynthesis.  What does the arrow represent that has taken place?

a)

Storage of electrons

b)

Energy going back to the Sun

c)

A chemical reaction

d)

Energy lossed during the reaction

70.

In the diagram, after  photosynthesis has occurred, which is not used by the plant?

a)

Carbon dixiode

b)

Oxygen

c)

Sunlight

d)

Water

71.

Which leaves represent low turgor pressure?

a)

A & D

b)

B & A

c)

D & A

d)

All except D

72.

In a germinating seed, the downward growth of the roots and upward growth of the stem and leaves is the plant's response to-

a)

sunlight

b)

water

c)

osmosis

d)

gravity

73.

For a plant to emerge from a seed, it must split the seed coat.  What is the force exerted by turgor pressure to split open the seed?

a)

Gravity pulls down on the seed, splitting the seed coat

b)

Water in the soil presses against the see coat splitting it

c)

Gravity pushes up on the seed coat splitting it

d)

Water absorbed by the seeed pushes out against the seed coat

74.

What are the reactants of photosynthesis?

a)

Carbon Dixiode

b)

Water

c)

Sunlight

d)

All of the answers

75.

What are the products of photosynthesis?

a)

Carbon dioxide & Oxygen

b)

Glucose & Sunlight

c)

Water & Earth

d)

Glucose & Oxygen