Worksheets2024 ULTIMATE BIO SOL REVIEW
Total questions: 108
Worksheet time: 2hrs 32mins
Students in a high school biology class are preparing to conduct individual experiments to determine the conditions that are necessary for seed germination. Each student will design an experiment to test a single variable. The class data will then be collected and pooled in order to reach some general conclusions.
Which of the following is the most appropriate first step for each student to undertake?
Test a variable
B. Write a theory
Decide on a hypothesis to test
Gather and set up materials
Instructions: Read the paragraph below and answer questions 2 thru 4.
Certain enzymes can affect the structural elements of bacterial cell walls and cause the bacterial cell to burst. A biologist prepared a solution of such an enzyme and divided the solution equally into five aliquots, which were placed into test tubes labeled A, B, C, D, and E. The pH of each aliquot was then adjusted as shown in the table below. Three milliliters of a bacterial stock solution was added to each of the tubes. After 5 minutes, each tube was placed in a spectrophotometer and the percent of light transmitted was recorded.
This experiment was most likely designed to determine which of the following?
The most effective enzyme concentration for enzyme activity
The most effective pH for enzyme activity
Whether the enzyme adversely affects bacterial cells
Whether pH changes stimulate bacterial cell division
Which of the following is the dependent variable in the experiment described?
The catalytic activity of the enzyme
The temperature at which the experiment was conducted
The concentration of enzyme used
The concentration of the stock bacterial solution
Based on the data in the table, which pH results in the greatest disruption of bacterial cell structure?
3
5
7
11
One of the students decided to test the following hypothesis: Seeds need light to germinate. Which of the following experimental designs would be the most appropriate to test this hypothesis?
A. Plant ten seeds in soil and place them in a dark cabinet.
B. Place ten seeds on moist filter paper and place them on the windowsill. Place another ten seeds on moist filter paper and place them in a dark cabinet.
C. Place one seed in a dish of water under a light. Place another seed of the same type in a dish of water in a dark cabinet.
D. Put a full-grown geranium plant in the light and another full-grown plant of the same type in the dark.
Many protists are single-celled organisms, as are bacteria. However, protists and bacteria are in different biological kingdoms. Which 2 comparisons of protists and bacteria is NOT true?
Both protists and bacteria can be motile.
Both protists and bacteria are prokaryotes.
Protists are eukaryotes, while bacteria are prokaryotes.
Protists may be photosynthetic, and bacteria can only be autotrophs.
The correct order of the biological hierarchy from largest to smallest is:
Domain, kingdom, class, family, order, phylum, genus, species.
Kingdom, phylum, order, family, class, genus, species, domain.
Domain, kingdom, phylum, class, order, family, genus, species.
Kingdom, class, order, phylum, family, genus, species, domain.
Worm 1 belongs to which category?
A. Acanthocephala
B. Ascaris
C. Lumbricus
D. Nais
Which organism has amniotic eggs?
A. Prosimians
B. Amphibians
C. Insects
Fish
Which organism has a backbone but lacks 4 legs?
A. Prosimians
B. Amphibians
C. Insects
Fish
Which graph best describes the relationship between trophic levels and available energy?
A.
B.
C.
D.
A partial food web for the owl's ecosystem is shown.
According to the food web, owls belong to which of the following trophic levels?
producers
primary consumers
secondary consumers
tertiary consumers
A decrease in the population size of which of the following organisms would
most directly reduce the owl's survival?
plant
frog
moth
mosquito
In the food web, ___ get the most energy and _____ gets the least energy.
plants; bats
moths; owls
plants; owls
mosquitos; frogs
The ocean sunfish (Mola mola) is a large, flat fish that spends most of its time in deep water feeding mainly on jellyfish. Sunfish often have many species of copepods, small crustaceans, that bury their heads into the soft tissue of the sunfish. Sunfish will swim to the surface of the water and lie sideways, allowing seabirds to eat the copepods from their skin.
Which list describes the types of relationships the sunfish has with other marine organisms?
Seabirds: mutualism Jellyfish: predation Copepods: parasitism
Seabirds: parasitism Jellyfish: commensalism Copepods: predation
Seabirds: predation Jellyfish: mutualism Copepods: commensalism
Seabirds: commensalism Jellyfish: parasitism Copepods: mutualism
Which process takes carbon from the environment and add it to the food chain?
Cellular Respiration
Photosynthesis
Decomposion
Bruning (especially fossil fuels)
Select the 3 associated with viruses.
Nonliving pathogen
Lytic and Lysogenic reproduction
Binary fission reproduction
Genetic Material (DNA/RNA) and Capsid (Protein coat)
Living, unicellular, pathogen
Which statement correctly compares viruses to bacteria?
Viruses are larger than bacteria, but both have a nucleus that contains genetic material.
Viruses are smaller than bacteria, but both have a nucleus that contains genetic material.
Viruses have a cell wall for protection, while bacteria are not surrounded by a cell wall.
Viruses have a protein capsule for protection, while bacteria are surrounded by a cell wall and a cell membrane.
The germ theory of disease states that:
macro-organisms can invade microorganisms and cause disease
cells are the fundamental units of life
one infectious agent causes one disease
inadequate washing can cause disease to be transmitted from one individual to a new individual
All are associated with bacteria EXCEPT
Prokaryote
Unicellular
Cytoplasm
Protista
Which of these topics best completes this concept map?
an animal cell
a prokaryotic cell
a virus
a plant cell
All are properly matched EXCEPT:
Mitochondria - photosynthesis
Vacuole- storage
Centrioles - cell division
ER-transport
Golgi - Packaging and shipping
Two cells are shown below. Which statement correctly identifies them both?
Cell 1 is prokaryotic; cell 2 is eukaryotic
Cell 1 is eukaryotic; cell 2 is prokaryotic
Both are prokaryotic
D. Both are eukaryotic
Some students used vinegar to dissolve the shells of 3 eggs and used these eggs as models of human red blood cells. The students observed the changes in the eggs when they were placed in different solutions.
Which correctly describes osmosis as depicted in the diagram?
5% vinegar - isotonic
pure water- hypertonic
corn syrup-hypotonic
5% vinegar -hypotonic
pure water- isotonic
corn syrup-hypertonic
5% vinegar- hypertonic
pure water - hyptonic
corn syrup - isotonic
5% vinegar - isotonic
pure water - hypotonic
corn syrup- hypertonic
This molecule represents the backbone of all cellular membranes. Which of these best represents a fatty-acid molecule?
A. Top left
B. Top right
C. Bottom left
D. Bottom right
The diagram illustrates the movement of glucose across a cell membrane.
Which is depicted?
Diffusion
Active transport (pump)
Facilitated Diffusion
Osmosis
Pepsin and trypsin are enzymes that aid in protein digestion.
Based on observations, pepsin most likely aids in digestion in which part of the human body?
Pancreas
Intestines
Mouth
Stomach
Humans have physiologically adapted to sweat if the body temperature rises past ideal levels. The ability to do so helps cool the body down. The polarity of water allows water to have a high ______________, which allows us to maintain homeostasis and survive as we are today.
Polarity
Adhesive Rates
Cohesive Rate
Specific Heat
Which cellular function of carbohydrates
and lipids should be placed in the shared
section of the Venn diagram?
Hormone production
Structural support of cell walls
Energy storage
Catalyst for chemical reactions
Nitrogen bases are located on both strands of the DNA double helix. What is the significance of the nitrogenous bases?
The order of nitrogenous bases determines the order of amino acids in the proteins synthesized.
The number of adenines and cytosines determine the types of RNA that will be produced.
The amount of thymine and guanine in the DNA molecules determines the length of the genes.
The type of hydrogen bonding between the nitrogenous bases determines which amino acid will be added to the peptide chain.
A model of an enzyme and its corresponding substrate is shown BEFORE a chemical reaction.
Which model best represents the molecules at the end of the reaction? (Hint: Compare with the BEFORE reaction model)
A
B
C
D
Which graphic organizer best compares the energy inputs and outputs of cellular respiration and photosynthesis?
A.
B
C
D
During the cell cycle, proteins called cyclins bind enzymes that send signals for the cell to progress through stages of cell replication. At the end of this cyclins degrade to prevent further signaling for the cell to divide.
Uncontrolled production of cyclins will most likely result in -
the formation of tumors
the immediate death of the cell
the transfer of cyclins to other cells
the formation of haploid cells.
Scientists can bioengineer skin in a laboratory to treat severe burns and other types of skin injuries. The bioengineered tissue is grown from living cells. The cellular process that enables the cells to grow and develop into tissue is -
Conjugation
Meiosis
Budding
Mitosis
Which table best compares the events that occur during different stages of the cell cycle?
F
G
H
J
This cell division creates 2 identical copies of cells with the diploid number of chromosomes
binary fission
mitosis
meosis
None of these
Associate with gamete (sex cell production). It produces 4 genetically different cells with the haploid number of chromosomes.
Mitosis
Meiosis
Binar fiession
None of these
Components of DNA are shown. Which DNA component is most directly associated with the coding of genetic information?
A. Phosphate
B. Sugar phsopate backbone
C. Sugar
D. Nitrogen base (rungs)
In domesticated dogs, hair type is controlled by two different alleles. The allele for wire hair is (H) and the allele for smooth hair is (h).
When two heterozygous dogs are crossed, what percentage of the offspring is expected to be homozygous for smooth hair?
0
25
50
75
In certain dogs, deafness is due to a recessive allele (d), and normal hearing is due to its dominant allele (D).
What percentage of the offspring of a normal heterozygous dog and a deaf dog would be expected to have normal hearing?
0
25
50
100
Which of the following sequences represents chromosome number during fertilization?
n + n → 2n
2n→n+n
N→n
2n→2n
What contributed to the natural selection of the finches’ beaks? Select the three (3) answers that apply.
Eating tough seeds made their beaks thicker.
There was an abundance of food available for all fiches.
Genetic variation for beak size existed within the population.
Certain beak shapes were better suited for different food sources.
Reproduction increased in individuals who located enough food.
The modern horse (Equus) and two of its direct ancestors are shown in the diagram below. Which statement best explains how changes occurred leading from one species to the next?
Individual of each species adapted to differences in environmental conditions.
Individuals of each species learned traits and passed them onto the offspring.
Sudden environmental changes caused each species to develop in one generation.
Small structural changes in each species were passed on to offspring over many generations.
The scientific theory of evolution is supported by different types of evidence. The diagrams below show the skeletons of two different animal species.
How does comparing the skeletons of these animals provide support for the scientific theory of evolution?
It proves informations about the organisms’ habitats.
It shows possible common ancestry between organisms
It provides information to determine the organisms’ ages
It shows possible chromosomal similarities between organisms.
The pattern of periods of slow change interrupted by periods of rapid change with few, if any transitional fossils, best describes the theory of __________
a. natural selection
b. genetic drift
c. punctuated equilibrium
d. gene flow
What term describes a solution that has the same solute concentration inside of and outside of the cell?
Hypertonic
Hypotonic
Isotonic
The cell shrunk in size, which means it was placed in a ____ solution.
Isotonic
Hypertonic
Hypotonic
What part of the cell regulates what can enter and leave the cell?
This a picture of an animal and plant cell placed in a solution. Describe the solution?
Isotonic
Hypotonic
Hypertonic
(a) is the process in which carbon dioxide and water combine, using energy from the Sun, to make sugar and oxygen.
Which organelle is responsible making food (Glucose) using sunlight?
Cell Membrane
Nucleus
Chloroplast
Mitochondria
The organelle that makes ATP or energy is all cells is
Mitochondria
Chloroplast
Nucleus
Vacuole
The control center of the cell. It contains the DNA
Vacuole
Chloroplast
Nucleus
Mitochondria
Which one(s) are observations?
Cattle egrets forage (feed) in fields among cattle. The egret gets easy access to flying insects stirred up by the cattle, and the cattle don't care if they are there or not.
predator vs prey
commensalism
competition
parasitism
Kingdom W belongs to...
Fungi
Plantae
Animalia
Protista
The bacteria that live in extremely harsh environments (ex: extremophiles & methanogens) are found in which domain?
Domain Bacteria
Domain Archaea
Domain Eukarya
I do not produce my own food and my cell wall is made of chitin. What am I?
Here is a table that shows the level of classification for a dog. What is the correct label for Y?
Domain
Genus
Order
Phylum
Which piece of evidence above would BEST support the argument that Sample B is a virus?
It lacks a nucleus.
It does not give off oxygen.
It has DNA.
It cannot reproduce without a host.
What is the main difference between primary and secondary ecological succession?
Primary begins WITHOUT soil; Secondary begins WITH soil
Primary is the first state and secondary is the second stage
Primary builds plant community; secondary builds animal community.
Primary begins WITH soil; Secondary begins WITHOUT soil
An extensive drought in the plains threatens wildebeest, giraffe, zebra, and springbok populations.
Density-Dependent
Density-Independent
Which of the following is a density-dependent limiting factor?
human activities
unusual weather
competition
natural disaster
Which of the following organisms is a herbivore.
butterfly
snake
fox
ladybird
What is the relationship between plants and animals in the carbon cycle?
plants produce and release oxygen that animals need
plants make and release carbon dioxide that animals need
animals make and release oxygen that plants need
animals release oxygen that plants turn into food
True or false: 0-5 is the initial phase, 12-18 is exponential growth, 19- 24 is the carrying capacity, and 25-26 is the death phase.
True
False
Using the Food Wed provided, which species are secondary consumers?
hawk
fox
mouse
snake
owl
Using the Graph, during what years is the sheep population representing exponential growth?
1820- 1850
1900- 1920
1820- 1920
1840- 1870
What is the correct order of this example of primary succession?
A B C D
C D A B
C A B D
C A D B
Using the Data Table provided, what is the Dependent variable?
the month of May
Date
number of birds sighted
Using the image provided, what is the role of Denitrifying bacteria?
converting Nitrogen gas to ammonia
converting ammonia, nitrites, nitrates into atmospheric Nitrogen
feeding on the roots of plants
converting carbon in the soil into CO2
Select 2: Which of the following is correctly matched?
Density Dependent- Competition
Predation
Birth rate
Density Independent- Competition
Predation
Birth rate
Density Independent- Weather
Natural Disasters
Density Dependent- Weather
Natural Disasters
_______ is the study of organisms and how they interact with their environment.
Ecology
Botany
Genetics
Biology
Eutrophication is caused by too much nutrients running off into bodies of water causing Algae blooms. The submerged aquatic plants will die from this process due to-
too much oxygen in the water
lack of oxygen in the water
blockage of sunlight by the algae bloom on the surface of the water
the submerged plant won't die
Plants and animals can NOT use atmospheric Nitrogen. What converts Nitrogen gas into ammonia, Nitrites, and Nitrates for plants to get the Nitrogen needed for growth?
bacteria on roots that alter the Nitrogen
bacteria in the air land on leaves to alter Nitrogen
animals alter Nitrogen for plants
pioneer species alter the Nitrogen
VA Temperate Deciduous Forest has 4 seasons, diverse mammals, and tall hardwood trees like oak and hickory. This is describing a-
climax community
niche
population
ecology
Which organism is most closely related to Quercus rubrum?
Acer rubrum
Quercus macrophylla
The grizzly bear is most related to the
squirrel
snake
fox
sea star
An illustration and a dichotomous key are given. What is the correct classification for this organism?
Class Insecta
Order Scorpiones
Order Araneae
Order Amblypygi
Dichotomous keys are used to name organism. Based on the description, which leaf has the genus name Cercis?
I.
II
V
VI
In addition to lobe leaf edge, what other characteristics would White Oak have?
Needle leaves and singlets
Clustered needles and Jagged edge
Simple leaves with smooth edges
Non-needle leaves with compound leaves
Based on the results of the tests, the Scientist could classify the unknown organism as..
bacteria
fungi
plant
protist
Which Kingdom is represented by organisms found in Domain V?
bacteria
archaebacteria
fungi
protist
Which Kingdom is represented by organisms found in Domain X?
bacteria
archaebacteria
fungi
protist
Kingdom W belongs to...
Fungi
Plantae
Animalia
Protista
Which statement is best supported by the phylogenetic tree shown?
Species W first came into existence 10 million years ago
Species V is still alive today and is the oldest species.
Species X, Y, and Z became extinct 20 million years ago
Species W is still developing from a prior species
According to modern biologist, hereditary variations are due to...
use or lack of use of organs
inheritance of characteristics aquired during development
need for adapting to a changed enironment
genetic changes resulting from mutations and recombinations
Two fruit flies are crossed with each other. The offspring is a female and will inherit which set of chromosomes?
Mendel's idea that inheriting a particular allele for eye color does not affect the ability to inherit any other allele for hair color. For example, you could inherit your mom's hair color and your father's eye color. One trait does NOT affect the inheritance of other.
Independent Assortment
Sex Linkage
Crossing over
Mitosis
Red flower color is dominant to white flower color in rose plants. What is the expected result of a cross between two heterozygous rose plants?
100 red
75 red, 25 white
50 red, 50 white
25 red, 75 white
To classify an organism a scientist finds in the field, which of these will the scientist first compare to other known organisms?
diet
niche
physical structure
reproductive method
Darwin's explanation for evolution was dependent on which scientific concept?
the ability of organisms to learn
significance of social behaviors to survival
the existence of variations in a population
the relationship between size and survival
The weakness of hydrogen bonds between the bases of DNA allows-
rearrangement of the sequence of bases to take place
base pairs to separate during transcription and replication
new bases to be separated into the DNA molecule
conversion of bases to amino acids in the event of cell starvation
Which of these would most likely result in a change to the current classification of an organism?
discovering organisms with similar physical traits in fossil record
finding a related organism that was previously considered extinct
linking the organism to different ancestors through DNA sequencing
Observing organisms that occupy the same ecological niche
Which DNA triplet would transcribe and translate to produce the amino acid Histidine?
CGA
GTG
CUC
UUU
What is the relationship between an organism's DNA and Protein specificity?
DNA becomes a specific part of the protein structure
DNA determines the ribosomal RNA sequence that becomes part of the protein structure
DNA determines RNA molecules are incorporated into protein molecules
DNA determines the amino acid sequence of each protein
