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STAAR Bio Facts Pt #1 23-24

Total questions: 173

Worksheet time: 6hrs 51mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Match the following

a)

1.

active transport

b)

2.

facilitated transport

c)

3.

simple diffusion

d)

4.

cell membrane

-homeostasis

-control in out

2.

Organize these options into the right categories

Categorize the following

makes identical copy

synthesizes new DNA strands

occurs in the nucleus

copies DNA into mRNA

occurs in the nucleus

forms mRNA from DNA template

occurs in the cytoplasm

converts mRNA into protein

produces polypeptide chains

DNA replication - 3
Transcription - 3
Translation - 3
3.

Match the following

a)

1.

transcription

b)

2.

translation

c)

3.

DNA replication

d)

4.

cell cycle

4.

Match the following

a)

1.

prophase

b)

2.

metaphase

c)

3.

anaphase

d)

4.

telophase

e)

5.

interphase

5.

Order the cell stages of the cell cycle. Cytokinesis is not shown.

a)

Interphase

b)

Prophase

c)

Metaphase

d)

Anaphase

e)

Telophase

1)
2)
3)
4)
5)
6.

Label the following diagram.

a)

water and minerals

b)

glucose and nutrients

c)

Xylem

d)

Phloem

1
2
3
4
1)
2)
3)
4)
7.

If population of frogs decreases significantly, then which TWO of the following would also occur?

a)

snakes would decrease

b)

snakes would increase

c)

grasshoppers would increase

d)

grasshoppers would decrease

8.

Label the following components a molecule of DNA.

a)

sugar phosphate backbone

b)

nucleotide

c)

nitrogen base

d)

hydrogen bond

e)

deoxyribose sugar

1
2
3
4
5
1)
2)
3)
4)
5)
9.

Match the following chromosomal mutations with its name.

a)

deletion

b)

inversion

c)

translocation

d)

duplication

1
2
3
4
1)
2)
3)
4)
10.

Organize these options into the right categories

Categorize the following

CHO (1)

CHON

CHONP

stores short term energy

CHO (2)

stores long term energy as fat

enzymes and hormones

stores genetic information

muscles bones hair skin beans eggs

insulates

cell membrane structure

cellulose, chitin, sugars, starches

amino acid

DNA & RNA

nucleotide

glycerol & fatty acid

monoshaccharide

Carbohydrate -4
Lipid -5
Protein -4
Nucleic Acid -,4
11.

Match the following

Categorize the following

divides once

divides twice

gametes made

somotic cells made

makes 2 identical cells

makes 4 non identical cells

increases genetic variation

recombination of genetic material

haploid cells produced

diploid cells produced

repair, replacement of cells

sexual reproduction

mitosis -6
meiosis -9
12.

All Domain Eukarya cells have a nucleus and membrane bound organelles. The following characteristics help to identify them by specific kingdom. Sort the characteristics into the correct kingdom. DO THE ONES YOU KNOW FOR SURE FIRST!

Categorize the following

weird & in water

most diversity

cell wall: chitin

cell wall: cellulose

autotroph

sexual reproduction: pollen & ovules

trees, flowers, grass

NO cell wall

heterotroph

motile-moves

sexual reproduction: sperm & eggs

you, insects, jellyfish

heterotroph by absorption

autotroph & heterotroph

phytoplankton, kelp, seaweed

decomposers

mushroom & yeast

amoeba, paramecium, euglena

protist -5
fungi -4
plant -5
animal - 4
13.

Check ALL that apply to this diagram.

a)

crossing over

b)

increases genetic diversity

c)

only occurs in gametes - sex cells

d)

occurs during meiosis

14.

The information for the blueprint of life is stored in

a)

the sequence of nitrogen bases

b)

sugar and phosphate

c)

backbone

15.

Evidence of evolution shows

a)

common ancestory

b)

those that survive, reproduce and the successful trait increases in future populations

16.

The theme of natural selection is

a)

common ancestory

b)

those that survive, reproduce and the successful trait increases in future populations

17.

Genetic drift is

a)

a random event that increase variation due to movement in or out of papulation

  • emigration or immigration

b)

a random event that drastically reduces a population leaving future generations to have less variation

c)

a change in DNA

18.

A mutation is

a)

a random event that increase variation due to movement in or out of papulation

  • emigration or immigration

b)

a change in DNA

c)

a random event that drastically reduces a population leaving future generations to have less variation

19.

Gene flow is

a)

a random event that increase variation due to movement in or out of papulation

  • emigration or immigration

b)

a random event that drastically reduces a population leaving future generations to have less variation

c)

a change in DNA

20.

If there is 1000 Kcal available in the producers, how much energy will be available for the secondary consumers?

a)
10 Kcal
b)
1 Kcal
c)
100 Kcal
21.
The diagram represents a model of a food pyramid.  Which statement best describes what happens in this food pyramid?
a)
More organisms die at higher levels than at lower levels, resulting in less mass at higher levels.
b)
Energy is lost to the environment at each level, so less mass can be supported at each higher level.
22.
The diagram represents different levels of a marine food pyramid. Between which two levels is the greatest amount of energy transferred
a)
R and Q
b)
T and S
c)
U and T
23.
The diagram is intended to show relationships in an ecosystem. What do the arrows represent?
a)
The direction of population migration
b)
Differences in dietary habits
c)
The direction of the energy flow
24.

What would happen to the bird if the green fish died out?

a)

the bird population would grow

b)

the bird population would die out

c)

the smaller fish will die out

25.
A food pyramid represent the relative amount of energy in trophic levels. Which of the following correctly shows a food pyramid?
a)
A
b)
B
c)
C
d)
D
26.
After a forest fire, an ecosystem would start regrowth through -
a)
primary succession
b)
secondary succession
c)
climax community
d)
limiting factors
27.
succession that occurs in an area with no soil
a)
ecological succession 
b)
primary succession 
c)
secondary succession
d)
pioneer speciles
28.
succession that occurs in an area where soil is already present
a)
ecological succession 
b)
primary succession 
c)
secondary succession
d)
pioneer speciles
29.
starts with bare rock followed by lichen
a)
primary succession 
b)
secondary succession
c)
both types of succession
30.
What type of succession is shown going from figure A to figure B?
a)
primary succession
b)
eutrophication
c)
secondary succession
d)
intermediate
31.

Natural disasters such as flooding and tornadoes are linked to ________________.

a)

primary succession

b)

secondary succession

c)

new island from lava flow

d)

glacial retreat

32.

The main difference between primary succession and secondary succession is that primary succession starts from

a)

pioneer species

b)

bare rock

c)

soil

d)

microorganisms

33.

After a forest fire the pioneer species would be

a)

lichens and moss

b)

grasses and weeds

c)

shrubs and bushes

d)

pine trees

34.
Which catastrophic event will most likely have the effect of returning an ecosystem to primary succession?
a)
A tornado
b)
A volcanic eruption
c)
A flood
d)
A drought
35.

The pioneer species of primary succession are

a)

lichens and moss

b)

grasses and weeds

c)

deciduous trees

36.

After a volcanic eruption, volcanic rock is present (but no soil). Which of the following states the most likely order of succession that would be seen?

a)

Lichens → Shrubs → Grasses → Trees

b)

Lichens → tree → shrubs→Grasses

c)

Grasses → Lichens → Shrubs → Trees

d)

Lichens → Grasses → Shrubs → Trees

37.

The picture displays which type of succession?

a)

primary

b)

secondary

c)

tertiary

d)

all of the above

38.

The picture display which type of succession?

a)

primary

b)

secondary

c)

tertiary

d)

all of the above

39.

Animals that fight for resources (food, water, mates)

a)

predation

b)

competition

c)

parasitism

40.

A snake eating a frog is an example of

a)

competition

b)

predation

c)

parasitism

41.

Fungi is a heterotroph that gets its nutrition by absorption of dead and decaying organic matter. Fungi is a

a)
Autotroph
b)
Producer
c)
Decomposer
42.

In this symbiotic relationship one benefits and the other is neither harmed or helped.

a)

mutualism

b)

commensalism

c)

parasitism

43.

In this symbiotic relationship the bird gets to eat the insects that the elephant stirs up as he walks.

a)

mutualism

b)

commensalism

c)

parasitism

44.
A clownfish uses a sea anenome as a safe place to live. While living there, the clownfish lures in food for the anenome. This is an example of what type of relationship?
a)

mutualism

b)

commensalism

c)

parasitism

45.
This is known as a relationship in which both organisms involved benefit. 
a)

mutualism

b)

commensalism

c)

parasitism

46.
A feeder fish usually follows behind sharks to pick up food scraps that they leave behind. The fish gets food and the shark is unaffected. This is an example of:
a)
Mutualism
b)
Commensalism
c)
Parasitism
47.
A relationship between two organisms where one benefits while the other is harmed is known as what?
a)

mutualism

b)

commensalism

c)
Parasitism
48.

Enzymes are an example of a

a)

Lipids

b)

Carbohydrate

c)

Protein

d)

Nucleic Acid

49.
Enzymes are capable of increasing the rate of a chemical reaction within a living cell.  Enzymes accomplish this through which of the following means?
a)
reducing the number of products   
b)
reducing the activation energy
c)
increasing the temperature of the cell
50.
What 3 letters do enzymes typically end in?
a)
-ose
b)
-ase
c)
-ese
d)
-tic
51.
Letter D...
a)
active site
b)
enzyme
c)
substrate
d)
products
52.
Letter B...
a)
active site
b)
enzyme
c)
substrate
d)
products
53.
Letter C...
a)
active site
b)
enzymes
c)
substrate
d)
products
54.

At what temperature does the enzyme function at its optimum (best)?

a)

temperature of 20 C

b)

temperature of 30 C

c)

temperature of 37 C

d)

temperature of 50 C

55.

What would happen if an inhibitor blocked the active site on an enzyme?

a)

the inhibitor would prevent the substrate from attaching to the enzyme.

b)

the inhibitor would prevent the enzyme from producing more enzymes.

56.

Which of the following biomolecule is correctly paired to its function

a)

Carbo: a source of energy; Lipids: stores energy

b)

Nucleic acids: store energy; Proteins: store and transmit genetic info

c)

Nucleic acids: store and transmit genetic info: Lipids: control the rate of reactions

d)

Carbo: store and transmit genetic info; Proteins: control rate of reactions

57.

All the proteins shown are transmembranes because they are proteins that

a)

assist the cell in interacting with the external environment

b)

stop chemical reactions in a cell

c)

synthesize molecules embedded in the cell

58.
What does DNA Replication mean?
a)
DNA makes new cells. 
b)
DNA copies itself.
59.

Which of the types of transport are passive?

a)

A only.

b)

A and B only.

c)

B and C only.

d)

C only.

60.

Why has water moved into the cell in the hypotonic solution?

a)

The concentration of solute (salt) was higher outside the cell than inside.

b)

The concentration of solute (salt) was higher inside the cell than outside.

61.

When we say genes are regulated, it means they are

a)

on the x chromosome

b)

turned on or off

c)

mutated

62.

The plasma membrane maintains homeostasis by

a)

having two protein layers

b)

regulating what comes in and out of the cell

c)

controlling protein channels

63.

Which of the following diagrams represents a virus?

a)
b)
c)
d)
64.

Living organisms can be classified as prokaryotes or eukaryotes. Which two structures are common to both prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?

a)

cell wall and nucleus

b)

cell membrane and nucleus

c)

cell membrane and cytoplasm

65.

In which of the following ways does a bacterial cell differ from an animal cell?

a)

A bacterial cell has RNA for its genetic material, whereas an animal cell does not

b)

A bacterial cell does not have membrane-bound organelles, whereas an animal cell does.

66.

The diagram represents a Euglena and Paramecium. Which functions do X and Y have in common?

a)

movement

b)

reproduction

67.

Which of the following is a function performed by the cell part labeled X?

a)

generating ATP

b)

Synthesizing polypeptides

c)

storing genetic information

d)

breaking down unneeded materials

68.

Which of the following diagrams shows a prokaryotic cell?

a)
b)
c)
d)
69.

For many years scientists debated whether viruses should be considered living organisms. Which statement could a scientist use to support the positions that viruses are NOT living?

a)

Viruses have genes encoded in DNA

b)

Viruses require a host cell in order to reproduce

70.

Which of the following are components of the cell theory? (Select all that apply)

a)

All organisms are composed of cells.

b)

Cells are the basic unit of life.

c)

All cells come from previous cells.

d)

Cells are always the same size and shape.

71.

What process occurs in a chloroplast?

a)

digestion of cell parts

b)

ATP (energy) production

c)

photosynthesis

d)

protein production

72.

What is the function of the mitochondria?

a)

site of digestive enzymes

b)

site of ATP (energy) production

c)

site of photosynthesis

d)

site of protein production

73.

A bacterium is:

a)

Prokaryotic

b)

Eukaryotic

74.

What do we call the science of classifying organisms into groups based on shared characteristics?

a)

Osmosis

b)

Taxonomy

c)

Transcription

d)

Metabolism

75.

Compared to a cell, a virus is

a)

Small but the same

b)

Not considered living, made of cells and contains organelles

c)

Not considered living, Not made of cells, and do not have organelles.

76.

A model of the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV) and an animal cell are shown. What is the difference in function of the glycoprotein structures on HIV and the cilia of an animal cell?

a review side note: HIV destroys helper T cells

a)

The glycoproteinare used for attachment to the host cell, and cilia are used for movement.

b)

The glycoprotein are used to obtain nutrition, and the cilia are used to secrete proteins.

c)

The glycoprotein structures are used for defense, and the cilia are used for locomotion.

77.

Which viral life cycle kills its host cell by breaking it open?

a)

lytic

b)

lysogenic

78.

The information in DNA is written according to the genetic code and carried by the -

a)

sequence of nitrogen bases/nucleotides

b)

enzymes which unwind the double helix

79.

The genetic code (GCAT) stores the genetic information for all organisms. This code is -

a)

determined by organism’s environment

b)

the same code is used by all living organisms

80.

Which series of bases will complete this strand of DNA?

a)

CCTGAT

b)

ACTGGC

c)

GTAGGC

d)

TCAGGG

81.

In which process is light energy transformed into chemical energy (C6H12O6)?

a)

Photosynthesis

b)

Cellular respiration

82.

In which process is chemical energy transformed into chemical energy ?

a)
Photosynthesis
b)
Cellular respiration
83.

Which process is described below?

Glucose and oxygen become carbon dioxide, water and ATP

a)

Photosynthesis

b)

Cellular Respiration

84.

Which process is described below?

Carbon dioxide, water and sunlight become oxygen and glucose

a)

Photosynthesis

b)

Fermentation

c)

Cellular Respiration

85.
What is the pigment in chloroplasts that performs photosynthesis?
a)
Chloroplasts
b)
Chlorophyll
86.

In photosynthesis, the chemical energy formed is stored in the bonds of which molecule?

a)

ATP

b)

Glucose

c)

Oxygen

d)

Carbon Dioxide

87.

In photosynthesis, the chemical energy formed is stored in the bonds of which molecule?

a)

ATP

b)

Glucose

88.

In cell respiration, the glucose is broken down and the chemical energy is then stored in which molecule?

a)

ATP

b)

Oxygen

c)

Carbon Dioxide

89.

Which systems go with these clues?

senses, hormones, heart rate

a)

nervous, endocrine, circulatory

b)

nervous, endocrine, reproductive

90.

Which three systems use these word clues?

movement, senses, support

a)

nervous, endocrine, excretory

b)

digestive, endocrine, reprodutive

c)

muscular, nervous, skeletal

91.

Which three systems use these word clues?

contraction, hormone, egg

a)

muscular, endocrine, reproductive

b)

muscular, nervous, skeletal

92.

Which three systems use these word clues?

breakdown food, hormone, transports

a)

digestive, endocrine, reproductive

b)

digestive, nervous, circulatory

93.

Which three systems use these word clues?

senses, hormone, filters waste

a)

nervous, endocrine, excretory

b)

digestive, endocrine, reproductive

c)

digestive, nervous, circulatory

d)

muscular, nervous, skeletal

94.

Which systems go with these clues?

hormone, transport, reabsorb water

a)

endocrine, circulatory, digestive

b)

endocrine, circulatory, excretory

95.

Which systems go with these clues?

senses, hormones, heart rate

a)

nervous, endocrine, circulatory

b)

nervous, endocrine, reproductive

96.

Which systems go with these clues?

nodes, white blood cells, red blood cells

a)

lymphatic, skeletal, circulatory

b)

lymphatic, immune, circulatory

97.

Which systems go with these clues?

senses, gas exchange, transports

a)

nervous, respiratory, integumentary

b)

nervous, respiratory, circulatory

98.
Transports water and nutrients UP from the soil through all parts in the plant. Involved in transpiration.
a)
xylem
b)
phloem
99.
Which of the following lists these levels in the correct order of organization from the simplest to the most complex?
a)
cells, tissues, organs, organ systems, organisms
b)
organisms, organ systems, organs, tissues, cells
c)
tissues, cells, organs, organisms, organ systems
d)

organs, organ systems, organisms, cells, tissues

100.

Several structures work together to allow flowering plants to reproduce. The diagram shows a typical flower. Which table correctly identifies the function of each structure or group of structures in the reproduction of the plant?

a)

b)

101.

During the final stages of human gestation, receptors for the hormone oxytocin increase on the smooth muscle cells of the uterus. The release the hormone oxytocin during labor stimulates the smooth muscle tissue in the wall of the uterus. The vigorous contraction of the uterine smooth muscle helps push the baby through the birth canal so that delivery can occur. This process involves the interaction of which organ systems?

a)

Endocrine, muscular, and reproductive

b)

Endocrine, reproductive, and excretory

102.

Which statement best describes the relationship between the products of photosynthesis and the reactants in cellular respiration?

a)

The products of photosynthesis serve as the reactants in cellular respiration to provide chemical energy.

b)

The products of photosynthesis combine with the reactants in cellular respiration to remove ATP from cells.

103.

Complex inheritance that blend phenotypes

a)
Incomplete dominance
b)
Codominance
104.

If T=Tall & t=short.

Crossing two heterozygous plants. What is the PHENOTYPE RATIO?

a)
1:3
b)
3:1
c)
1:2:1
d)

2:2.

105.
A heterozygous yellow pea plant's genotype would be:
a)
YY
b)
yy
c)
Yy
d)
Yg
106.
Cross Two Homozygous plants
(RRYY x rryy)
R = round seeds, r  = wrinkled seeds Y = yellow seeds, y = green seeds
What percent will have Round and Yellow seeds? 
a)
0%
b)
25%
c)
50%
d)
100%
107.
What genotype is missing from this Punnett Square?
a)
RrYy
b)
RRYY
c)
rryy
d)
RrYY
108.
What gamete possibilities could come from this parent's genotype?
a)
AB, AB, aB, aB
b)
Ab, AB, Ab, ab
c)
Ab, Ab, Ab, Ab
d)
AB, aB, ab, aB
109.
Which are the possible blood phenotypes for a child who's mother is type O and father is type AB?
a)
Type O and Type A
b)
Type O and Type AB
c)
Type A and Type B
d)
Type AB only
110.
In a case of incomplete dominance, if a true breeding white flower is crossed with a true breeding red flower, all of the offspring will be ____________
a)
red
b)
pink
c)
white
d)
purple
111.
How many boxes would say BB?
a)
1
b)
2
c)
4
d)
0
112.

What are the 4 nitrogen bases of DNA?

a)

adenine, thymine, cytoplasm, and guanine

b)

adenine, thymine cytosine, and guanine

c)

adenine, thymine, cytosine, and gylcerol

d)

adenine, thymine, cytosine, and glucose

113.

The process of DNA replication occurs during ____ of Interphase.

a)

G1

b)

G0

c)

S

d)

G2

114.

All living things complete the process of DNA replication.

a)

TRUE

b)

FALSE

115.

The process of DNA replication produces two identical copies of DNA each made from one old strand and one new strand.

a)

semiconservative replication

b)

conservation of nature of man

116.

In DNA replication the template strand reads:
3' A A A T T T C 5'
The COMPLEMENTARY DNA 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'
117.
What determines the code, or information, of a DNA molecule?
a)
the shape (structure) of the nitrogen bases
b)
the order (sequence) of the nitrogen bases
c)
the color of the nitrogen bases
d)
the frequency (number) of nitrogen bases
118.

Produces Somatic cells (body cells)

a)

Mitosis

b)

Meiosis

119.

Produces Gamete Cells (egg and sperm)

a)

Mitosis

b)

Meiosis

120.
Two new cells are created and are identical to each other and have the diploid (2N) number of chromosomes.
a)
mitosis
b)
meiosis
c)
both mitosis & meiosis
121.

Which process produces a reduction of the number of chromosomes (Half -23)?

a)

Mitosis

b)

Meiosis

122.
Meiosis makes sperm and egg cells. In humans, sperm and egg cells each have _____ chromosomes. Therefore a fertilized human egg cell (sperm and egg cell combined) would create a cell with _____ chromosomes.
a)
23, 46
b)
46, 23
c)
2, 4
d)
50, 100
123.
In meiosis, crossing over occurs in prophase 1. What is the significance of this event?
a)
This allows chromosomes to be evenly divided.
b)
This process can lead to genetic variation and diversity.
124.

The process shown is transcription. What type of molecule is produced?

a)

New DNA

b)

Polypeptide

c)

Messenger RNA

125.

Below is a DNA segment of a gene. Determine the mRNA strand.


TACGGT

a)

TACGGT

b)

AUGCCA

c)

ATGCCA

d)

UACGGU

126.
The process to go from DNA to mRNA is _______
a)
translation
b)
transcription
c)
replication
127.

The process to go from mRNA to a protein is called ____

a)

transcription

b)

translation

c)

replication

128.

DNA holds the code for

a)

protein

b)

carbohydrates

129.

The main function of tRNA is to...

a)

carry a message that, when translated, forms proteins

b)

bring amino acids from the cytoplasm to the ribosomes

130.

What amino acid is represented by the codon UUA?

a)

Phenylalanine

b)

Leucine

131.

What amino acid is represented by the codon AUG?

a)

Methionine MET

b)

Isoleucine ILE

132.

What process is going on in this photo?

a)

Transcription

b)

Translation

c)

Replication

133.

Which component of DNA determines the traits of an organism?

a)

Nitrogen Bases

b)

Sugar-Phosphate Backbone

134.

Translation is the process where

a)

mRNA is created in the Nucleus

b)

mRNA is decoded to form a protein

135.
Does the order of amino acids in a protein matter?
a)
YES!
b)
NO!
136.

What process is happening in the diagram?

a)

transcription

b)

translation

137.

All cells contain these FOUR items. ​

a)

a nucleus

b)

DNA

c)

cell membrane

d)

ribosomes

e)

cytoplasm

138.

Which cell is more complex? A prokaryotic or eukaryotic cell?

a)

Prokaryote

b)

Eukaryote

139.

Three cells are shown in the diagram. Which one(s) are prokaryotic?

a)

AB

b)

B

c)

A

d)

C

140.

Comparing the genetic material of prokaryotic cells and eukaryotic cells

a)

prokaryotes have less DNA and is linear in shape

b)

prokaryotes have more DNA and is circular in shape

c)

eukaryotes have more DNA and is linear in shape

d)

Eukaryotic have less DNA and are linear in shape

141.

All viruses have these two structures

a)

DNA and RNA and a capsule

b)

DNA or RNA and a capsule

c)

DNA and RNA and a capsid

d)

DNA or RNA and a capsid

142.

The function of the glycoprotein spikes on the Coronavirus are to

a)

attach to a host cell

b)

protect the DNA

143.

What are the two characteristics of life that viruses have in common with cells?

a)

nucleic acids and the ability to evolve.

b)

nucleic acids and made of cells

144.

Shown are a virus, bacterial cell and a plant and animal cell.

How are the virus and the bacteria cell different when compared to the animal and plant cell?

a)

do not have genetic material

b)

do not have membrane bound organelles

c)

do not have the ability to evolve

145.

A person who shows symptoms of a virus is in the ____________________ phase.

a)

lytic cycle

b)

lysogenic cycle

146.

How are viruses and bacteria similar?

a)

they both are living things

b)

they both maintain homeostasis

c)

they both do not have membrane bound organelles

d)

they both grow and develop

147.
What part of a virus is the protein capsule that houses the genetic material (DNA/RNA)?
a)
tail
b)
nucleus
c)
capsid
d)
glycoprotein
148.

A student produces a labeled drawing of a virus for a presentation. The student states that the capsid has a function similar to the nuclear membrane found in animal cells. Which of these describe the similar functions of capsids and nuclear membranes?

a)

both provide energy for activities in the structures

b)

both protect genetic information for the structures

149.

Which of these describes a difference between viruses and cells?

a)

cells reproduce independently, and viruses require a host to reproduce

b)

viruses have membranes made of proteins, and cells have membranes made of nucleic acid

150.

A photograph of a virus is shown. The projections on the surface of this virus allow the virus to -

a)

attach to a host cell

b)

signal other viruses to infect a host cell

151.

Severe acute respiratory syndrome (SARS) is an illness caused by a coronavirus. Symptoms including a high fever, headaches, and body aches typically occur two to fourteen days after infection by the virus. Coronavirus is more serious in elderly patients. This information suggests that the reproductive cycle of the Coronavirus is -

a)

lytic, because the virus causes respiratory illness

b)

lytic, because of the quick onset of symptoms after infection

152.
All living things are made up of...
a)
cells
b)

tissues

153.
How are eukaryotes different from prokaryotes?
a)
Eukaryotes have a NUCLEUS, prokaryotes do NOT!
b)
Prokaryotes have a NUCLEUS, eukaryotes do NOT!
154.

  1. 15.Which of the following characteristics in the Venn diagram are incorrect?

a)

Structural components of cell walls.

b)

Found in fruits and vegetables.

c)

Made of monomers.

d)

Major source of energy for organisms.

155.

16. Which sequence represents the levels of organization found in a multicellular organism, from smallest to largest?

a)

tissue --> organ --> organ system --> cell

b)

cell --> tissue --> organ system --> organelle

c)

organism --> cell --> organelle --> organ

d)

cell --> tissue --> organ -->organ system

156.

11.Correctly identify the level of organization for each picture

a)

1.

organism

b)

2.

population

c)

3.

community

157.

  1. 10.Which statement best describes the role of the transport protein in this process?

a)

It will keep the plasma membrane flexible when glucose is removed from outside the cell.

b)

It will help to maintain stable glucose levels both inside and outside the cell.

158.

  1. 8.The table below contains different types of cells. Identify the section of the table that contains Eukaryotic cells.

A
B
159.

7. Which pair of statements best compares the primary function of the carbohydrate chitin, found in insects, and the protein chitinase, found in insectivorous bats?

a)

The chitinase exoskeleton stores genetic information for insects.

The chitinase provides support and protection for the insectivorous bats.

b)

The chitin in the exoskeleton provides support and protection for insects.

The chitinase breaks down chitin for energy to be used by insectivorous bats.

160.

  1. 4.A student is looking at a classroom full of goldfish (Carassius auratus). The student tells a friend, "I love this community of goldfish." Why is the student incorrect to classify the goldfish as a community?

a)

A community has two or more species.

b)

A community must also include abiotic components.

161.

  1. 2. Which of the following is a reason a person needs a healthy amount of lipids in their diet.

a)

Lipids store and translate the genetic code.

b)

Lipids can be used for cell walls and a quick energy source.

c)

Lipids provide a key structural component to cell membranes and function as long term energy storage.

d)

Lipids can break down substrates into usable products.

162.

What type of tropism response to light?

a)

Gravitropism (geo)

b)

Thigmotropism (nastic)

c)

Phototropism

d)

Hydrotropism

163.

What type of tropism response to gravity?

a)

Hydrotropism

b)

Phototropism

c)

Thigmotropism (nastic)

d)

Gravitropism (geo)

164.

A sunflower turns toward the sun, what type of tropism would this be?

a)

Hypothyroidism

b)

Phototropism

c)

Thigmotropism (nastic)

d)

Gravitropism (geo)

165.

What type of tropism response to touch?

a)

Gravitropism (geo)

b)

Phototropism

c)

Thigmotropism (nastic)

d)

Hydrotropism

166.

The plant hormone that allows the cells away from the sunlight to elongate so the plant can bend toward the light?

a)

Auxin

b)

Ethylene

c)

Gibberellins

d)

Cytokinins

167.

A vine plant brushes against a fence and wraps itself around the fence. To what stimulus is the plant responding?

a)

phototropism

b)

hydrotropism

c)

thigmotropism (nastic)

d)

gravitropism (geo)

168.

The plant shown bending toward the light is because of the interaction of

a)

auxin and phototropism

b)

ethylene and phototropism

169.

The Venus flytrap (Dionaea muscipula) is a carnivorous plant that quickly responds to the presence of insects when they crawl across the surface of its specialized leaves. This quick response to the touching of the plant is called –

a)

gravitropism

b)

thigmonasty

170.

When animal cells are placed into a hypotonic solution they burst, however this does not happen to plant cells in the same situation. Plant cells can take on excess water without bursting. Which of the following structural adaptations explains why plant cells do not burst in hypotonic solutions?

a)

plants have cell walls and animal cells do not

b)

plants have chloroplasts and animals do not

171.

Why are root hairs important to the roots, stems, and leaves of plants?

a)

they increase the surface area of the roots allowing them to absorb more water

b)

they transport water to other areas of the plant for photosynthesis

172.

The flower is the reproductive organ in some plants. Most flowers have both male and female structures for fertilization and reproduction. Which structure is represented by the letter A in the diagram?

a)

the stamen, a male reproductive organ that produces pollen

b)

the petals, decorative structures which attract pollinators

c)

the carpel (pistil) , the female reproductive organ that produces ovules (eggs)

173.
transport food and water throughout the plant
a)
ground tissues
b)
meristematic tissues
c)
vascular tissues

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