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STAAR Biology Category 1

Total questions: 41

Worksheet time: 42mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Match the following

a)

Multicellular, does not have a cell wall

1.

animal cell

b)

Multicellular, has chloroplasts

2.

plant cell

c)

Unicellular, has a flagella to help it move

3.

bacteria cell

2.

The ​ (a)   are responsible for converting glucose (food) into ​ (b)   for the cell.

Choose from the below words
mitochondria
energy
nucleus
DNA
ribosome
3.

Reorder the following from simple to complex

a)

Cell

b)

Tissue

c)

Organs

d)

Organ systems

e)

Organism

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

Cyclins signal cells to progress through stages of cell replication. Uncontrolled production of cyclins will most likely result in (a)  

Choose from the below words
the formation of haploid cells
transfer of cyclins to other cells
formation of tumors
death of the cell
5.
What is one way that a lysogenic infection differs from a lytic infection?
a)
A lysogenic virus does not act on bacteria as a lytic virus does.
b)
A lysogenic virus can remain in the host DNA for a longer period without becoming active.
c)
A lysogenic virus contains RNA instead of DNA.
d)
A lysogenic virus directs the production of new viruses right away.
6.

This diagram shows the cell cycle.Which of the following activities occur in the S phase? (a)  

Choose from the below words
Replication of the DNA
Growth of the cell
Formation of the mitotic spindle
Breakdown of the nuclear membrane
7.

a)

F

b)

G

c)

H

d)

J

8.

a)

F

b)

G

c)

H

d)

J

9.

a)

F

b)

G

c)

H

d)

J

10.

a)

F

b)

G

c)

H

d)

J

11.

a)

F

b)

G

c)

H

d)

J

12.
a)

F

b)

G

c)

H

d)

J

13.
a)

F

b)

G

c)

H

d)

J

14.
a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

15.
a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

16.
a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

17.
a)

F

b)

G

c)

H

d)

J

18.
a)

F

b)

G

c)

H

d)

J

19.
Which illustration of transport across the membrane requires energy?
a)
A
b)
B
c)
C
d)
D
20.
The  movement of water from a high concentration to a low concentration is called
a)
diffusion
b)
osmosis
c)
facilitated diffusion
d)
active transport
21.
In this situation, where the solute is illustrated by red dots, predict if will WATER move into or out of the cell, and how that will affect the cell.
a)
Water will move into the cell and the cell will expand.
b)
Water will move into the cell and the cell will shrink.
c)
Water will move out of the cell and the cell will expand.
d)
Water will move out of the cell and the cell will shrink.
22.
Semi-permeable mean to allow
a)
all materials across the membrane
b)
only some materials across the membrane
c)
no material to cross the membrane
d)
to allow only water across the membrane
23.

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

a)
isotonic
b)
hypertonic
c)
hypotonic
24.

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

25.
The two kinds of cells are Prokaryotes and Eukaryotes. How are they different?
a)
Prokaryotes have a nucleus.
b)
Eukaryotes have a nucleus.
c)
Prokaryotes are plant cells.
d)
There is no difference.
26.

What distinguishes a plant cell from an animal cell? (How do you tell them apart) Hint: There's 3 ways (Check all 3)

a)

Central Vacuole

b)

Mitochondria

c)

Cell Wall

d)

Ribosomes

e)

Chloroplasts

27.

Stem cells are ____________________.

a)

cells that grow uncontrollably

b)

undifferentiated cells that can turn into other types of cells

c)

the first cells of a new living organism (fertilized egg)

d)

specialized cells that do one job

28.

Match the following

a)
1.

Control center of the cell.

b)
2.

Makes energy for the cell.

c)
3.

Site of photosynthesis.

d)
4.

Site of protein synthesis.

e)
5.

Controls what goes in/out of the cell.

29.

Label the phases of Mitosis on the image shown. They are NOT in order.

a)Anaphase
b)Prophase
c)Interphase
d)Telophase
e)Metaphase
1
2
3
4
5
1)
2)
3)
4)
5)
30.
a)Interphase
b)G1 (Growth/ prepare DNA synthesis)
c)S (DNA replication)
d)G2 (Growth/ prepare for mitosis)
e)Prophase
f)Metaphase
g)Anaphase
h)Telophase
i)Mitosis
j)Cytokinesis
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
1)
2)
3)
4)
5)
6)
7)
8)
9)
10)
31.

Match the following

a)
1.

Prophase: Chromatin condenses.

b)
2.

Interphase: Resting phase between mitosis cycles.

c)
3.

Metaphase: Chromosomes align in the middle.

d)
4.

Anaphase: Chromosomes are pulled apart.

e)
5.

Telophase: Chromosomes are pulled to opposite end and two nuclei form.

32.
A process for removing large quantities toxins and waste from the cell is
a)
exorcism
b)
exocytosis
c)
endocytosis
d)
endoplasmic reticulum
33.
Which type of Passive Transport is being represented in this picture?
a)
Passive Diffusion
b)
Simple Diffusion
c)
Active Diffusion
d)
Facilitated Diffusion
34.
Which form of transport is being shown in the diagram.
a)
diffusion
b)
osmosis
c)
facilitated diffusion
d)
active transport
35.

During the cell cycle, proteins called cyclins bind to enzymes that send signals for the cell to  progress through stages of cell replication. At the end of this cycle, the cyclins degrade to  prevent further signaling for the cell to divide.

Uncontrolled production of cyclins will most likely result in —

a)

the formation of tumors

b)

the immediate death of the cell

c)

the transfer of cyclins to other cells

d)

the formation of haploid cells

36.

Students created note cards comparing characteristics of eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells.  Which set of note cards most accurately compares these cells?

a)

 

Eukaryotic Cells

Membrane-bound nucleus  or organelles

DNA chromosomes in the  nucleus

Prokaryotic Cells

No nucleus or other  membrane-bound  organelles

DNA chromosome in the  cytoplasm

b)

 

Eukaryotic Cells

Membrane-bound nucleus  or organelles

DNA chromosomes in the  cytoplasm

 

Prokaryotic Cells

No nucleus or other  membrane-bound  organelles

DNA chromosome in the  cytoplasm

c)

 Eukaryotic Cells

No membrane-bound  nucleus or organelles

DNA chromosomes in the  nucleus

Prokaryotic Cells

Membrane-bound nucleus  or organelles

DNA chromosome in the  nucleus

d)

 

Eukaryotic Cells

No membrane-bound  nucleus or organelles

DNA chromosomes in the  cytoplasm

 

Prokaryotic Cells

Membrane-bound nucleus  or organelles

DNA chromosome in the  nucleus

37.

The diagram shows the major stages of the cell cycle and the percentage of time spent in  each phase. Which statement best describes why a cell spends the majority of its time in interphase?

a)

The cell is growing and carrying out processes such as metabolism and DNA replication. 

b)

The cell is aging and processes are stopping as lysosomes clear dead cell matter away.

c)

The cell needs time to synthesize spindle fibers to complete mitosis.

d)

 The cell needs time to complete cytokinesis.

38.

a)

F

b)

G

c)

H

d)

J

39.

a)

F

b)

G

c)

H

d)

J

40.

Cell have several mechanisms for regulating their internal environments. Which of these mechanisms involved in maintaining homeostasis requires energy? (a)  

Choose from the below words
osmosis
diffusion
active transport
passive transport
41.

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

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