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WorksheetsSemester Test ~ Spring 2024
Total questions: 99
Worksheet time: 50mins
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Date
1.
Ball pythons have been recently proven to reproduce through a process known as parthenogenesis, which is a type of asexual reproduction. How many parents would the offspring have?
a)
1
b)
2
c)
It's impossible to determine
2.
If an offspring was produced as a result of asexual reproduction, how do they compare genetically to the parents?
a)
The offspring are genetically identical to the parents.
b)
The offspring are unique to the parents.
c)
The offspring are similar to the parents, but not exactly the same.
3.
Which of the following is an advantage of sexual reproduction over asexual reproduction?
a)
Less time is required
b)
Less energy is required
c)
It increases genetic variety
d)
More energy is required
4.
A seed has three parts. What is the purpose of the seed coat?
a)
It protects the embryo until the seed starts to germinate
b)
It provides food for the embryo
c)
It is part of the embryo that will start to grow once the seed germinates
5.
A seed has three parts. What is the purpose of the cotyledon?
a)
It protects the embryo until the seed starts to germinate
b)
It provides food for the embryo
c)
It is part of the embryo that will start to grow once the seed germinates
6.
A hummingbird is most likely to pollinate which of the following flowers?
a)
Option 1
b)
Option 2
c)
Option 3
d)
Option 4
7.
What is germination?
a)
when germs spread
b)
the start of photosynthesis for a plant
c)
the transfer of pollen from one flower to another
d)
the start of growth and development of a seed
8.
What is the function for the petal on the flower below?
a)
It contains pollen that gets stuck to the pollinator and will transfer the sperm to the stigma of another flower
b)
It contains the ovary which houses the egg
c)
It attracts pollinators to the plant to help with reproduction.
d)
It is sticky so that pollen will stick to it when a pollinator visits the flower which will then allow transfer of the sperm to the egg.
9.
What is the function of the anther on the flower below?
a)
It contains pollen that gets stuck to the pollinator and will transfer the sperm to the stigma of another flower
b)
It contains the ovary which houses the egg
c)
It attracts pollinators to the plant
d)
It is sticky so that pollen will stick to it when a pollinator visits the flower which will then allow transfer of the sperm to the egg.
10.
What is the function of the the stigma on the flower below?
a)
It contains pollen that gets stuck to the pollinator and will transfer the sperm to the stigma of another flower
b)
It contains the ovary which houses the egg
c)
It attracts pollinators to the plant
d)
It is sticky so that pollen will stick to it when a pollinator visits the flower which will then allow transfer of the sperm to the egg.
11.
Flowers are the reproductive organs of plants.
a)
True
b)
False
12.
Flowers attract pollinators to make sexual reproduction possible.
a)
True
b)
False
13.
Pollen is the carrier of the egg cell.
a)
True
b)
False
14.
During the process of pollination, pollen is transported to the stigma and sperm travels down a pollen tube to the egg.
a)
True
b)
False
15.
Fertilized eggs develop into seeds, which hold the potential for a new plant.
a)
True
b)
False
16.
The flower below is from the Rafflesia plant found in some tropical rainforests of Asia. Because if its fleshy appearance and foul odor, similar to rotting meat, it has been called the "corpse flower".
How could this be beneficial for reproduction for the flower?
a)
The appearance and small attract decay insects, like flies, that help pollinate the plant.
b)
The appearance and smell attract honey bees and birds that pollinate the plant.
c)
The appearance and smell keep pollinating insects away from the plant.
d)
The appearance and smell keep pollinating birds away from the plant.
17.
Oaks are dominant tress in some temperate deciduous forests. The seeds of oak trees are enclosed within fruits called acorns. Squirrels and other forest animals often bury acorns to save them for the winter, but do not end up eating all of them.
How does the behavior of the squirrels affect oak trees?
a)
They make it more difficult for the tree to reproduce.
b)
They help the trees reproduce more succesfully.
c)
They cause the trees to produce acorns during the winter.
d)
By removing acorns, their behavior causes harm to the trees.
18.
How do male peacocks attract a female mate?
a)
by cawing loudly
b)
by leaving 'gifts' of their feathers and shiny rocks
c)
by rustling and vibrating their feathers
d)
it depends on the preference of the female
19.
Male elk produce a loud, eerie scream to attract females and scare off other males. This is an example of .
a)
courtship behavior
b)
structure and function
c)
growth and development
d)
all of the above
20.
Changing the temperature of the brine shrimps' environment (hotter and cooler) in your experiment is an example of the .
a)
control
b)
constant
c)
independent variable
d)
dependent variable
21.
Counting and calculating the brine shrimp population is an example of ________________ data.
a)
qualitative
b)
quantitative
c)
both
d)
neither
22.
When looking at your brine shrimp, where did you place the slide for examination?
a)
on the stage.
b)
on the diaphragm.
c)
on the base.
d)
behind the arm.
23.
An observable trait is one you can see.
a)
True
b)
False
24.
What are segments (parts) of DNA on a chromosome that codes for a specific trait called?
a)
genes
b)
chromosomes
c)
alleles
d)
nucleus
25.
A form of a gene that is always expressed as the trait when it is present is called?
a)
recessive
b)
dominant
c)
allele
d)
genotype
26.
The genetic makeup of an organism (such as Aa) is called?
a)
DNA
b)
genotype
c)
phenotype
d)
allele
27.
A gene composed of two different alleles is called?
a)
heterozygous
b)
homozygous
c)
genotype
d)
phenotype
28.
A gene composed of two identical alleles is called?
a)
heterozygous
b)
homozygous
c)
phenotype
d)
genotype
29.
The physical traits produced by the genotype; the expression of genes is called?
a)
genotype
b)
mutation
c)
phenotype
d)
Punnett square
30.
A mathematical model that predicts the probability of possible genotypes and phenotypes is called?
a)
Punnett square
b)
population
c)
graph
d)
chart
31.
A form of a gene that is expressed only when a dominant allele is not present is called?
a)
variation
b)
evolution
c)
dominant
d)
recessive
32.
If an organism is homozygous dominant for a trait, what could its genotype look like?
a)
YY
b)
Yy
c)
yy
d)
All of the above
33.
If an organism is homozygous recessive for a trait, what could its genotype look like?
a)
RR
b)
Rr
c)
rr
d)
All of the above
34.
If an organism is heterozygous for a trait, what could its genotype look like?
a)
BB
b)
Bb
c)
bb
d)
All of the above
35.
A flowering shrub has two possible flower color traits: red and white. The dominant allele (R) codes for red flowers, the recessive allele (r) codes for white flowers.
A heterozygous red-flowered shrub is cross-pollinated by a white-flowered shrub.
Which Punnett square would you use to predict the probability of a shrub offspring having red or white flowers?
a)
A
b)
B
c)
C
d)
D
36.
A flowering shrub has two possible flower color traits: red and white. The dominant allele (R) codes for red flowers, the recessive allele (r) codes for white flowers.
A heterozygous red-flowered shrub is cross-pollinated by a white-flowered shrub.
What is the probability that an offspring of the parent generation will have white flowers?
a)
0%
b)
25%
c)
50%
d)
100%
37.
If both parents are heterozygous for a trait, what is the probability of a recessive offspring?
a)
25%
b)
50%
c)
75%
d)
100%
38.
The passing of traits from parent to offspring is called?
a)
heredity
b)
biodiversity
c)
adaptation
d)
mutation
39.
A characteristic that an organism can pass on to its offspring through its genes is called?
a)
trait(s)
b)
gene(s)
c)
genotype(s)
d)
feature(s)
40.
In sexually reproducing organisms, how many versions of genes does each parent contribute to the offspring?
a)
1
b)
2
c)
3
d)
4
41.
When sexually-reproducing organisms have more than one offspring and get the same amount of genetic information, why do they appear different from each other?
a)
because one offspring can get more DNA from the father than the mother
b)
because one offspring can get more DNA from the mother than the father
c)
because alleles are passed down from parent to offspring randomly
d)
all options are possible
42.
Why might an offspring look more like its father than its mother?
a)
because the mother gave more genetic information
b)
because the father has more dominant traits
c)
because the mother has more dominant traits
d)
because the father gave more genetic information
43.
Look at the picture. The probability that a child will inherit the recessive trait (represented by the genotype bb) is .
a)
25 %
b)
50%
c)
75%
d)
100%
44.
EACH parent provided of your genes.
a)
25 %
b)
50%
c)
75%
d)
100%
45.
Brown hair is an example of a .
a)
genotype
b)
phenotype
46.
All of these are examples of .
Aa, DD, bB, yy
a)
genotypes
b)
phenotypes
47.
What belongs in the missing square?
a)
RR
b)
Rr
c)
rr
d)
it's impossible to determine
48.
What belongs in the missing square?
a)
HH
b)
Hr
c)
hh
d)
it's impossible to determine
49.
What percent of the offspring will be homozygous dominant?
a)
0%
b)
25%
c)
50%
d)
75%
e)
100%
50.
What percent of the offspring will be homozygous recessive?
a)
0%
b)
25%
c)
50%
d)
75%
e)
100%
51.
What percent of the offspring will be heterozygous?
a)
0%
b)
25%
c)
50%
d)
75%
e)
100%
52.
What is the missing allele for this parent?
a)
D
b)
d
53.
B = brown fur ~ b = white fur
In the Punnett square, what is the probability for white fur?
a)
0%
b)
25%
c)
50%
d)
75%
54.
Mutations can be .
a)
neutral
b)
beneficial
c)
harmful
d)
All answers are correct.
55.
Which of the following statements is NOT true about mutations?
a)
Mutations may result in trait changes.
b)
Mutations happen due to random copying errors.
c)
Mutations always help organisms reproduce.
d)
Mutations may affect the protein structure of an organism.
56.
Mutations create that aid in the process of natural selection.
a)
colors
b)
variations
c)
organisms
d)
plants
57.
Albinism (the complete lack of pigment in an organism) could be considered a mutation by making the organism more susceptible to predators.
a)
beneficial
b)
neutral
c)
harmful
d)
All answers are correct.
58.
The majority of mutations are .
a)
beneficial
b)
neutral
c)
harmful
d)
they are equally split
59.
Lactose tolerance is good because it allows people to drink milk without feeling sick.
a)
True
b)
False
60.
Labrador retrievers can be black, yellow, or chocolate in color. This is due to a mutation that neither hurts nor helps them, therefore, it is a mutation.
a)
harmful
b)
neutral
c)
helpful
d)
all of the above.
61.
Cancers can be caused by mutations.
a)
harmful
b)
neutral
c)
beneficial
d)
natural
62.
Which process is involved in artificial selection?
a)
Allowing organisms to reproduce without human interference.
b)
Using technology to cut DNA and insert genes to get the desired traits.
c)
Humans choosing individuals with desirable traits to parent the next generations.
d)
An organism developed by scientists with brand new DNA.
63.
A farmer has bred his pineapple plants from the sweetest pineapples in his last harvest to get even sweeter pineapple plants next time. What is this an example of?
a)
Transgenic Organisms
b)
Gene Therapy
c)
GMOs
d)
Selective Breeding or Artificial Selection
64.
Which process is involved with genetic engineering?
a)
Using technology to cut DNA and insert genes to get the desired traits.
b)
Allowing organisms to reproduce with human interference.
c)
Humans choosing individuals with desirable traits to parent the next generations.
d)
An organism developed by scientists with brand new DNA.
65.
Organisms that have altered DNA and that contain genes from a different species are called?
a)
Artificial Selection
b)
GMOs
c)
Transgenic Organisms
d)
Gene Therapy
66.
How long have humans been selectively breeding animals and plants?
a)
Only in recent decades
b)
Hundreds of years
c)
Thousands of years
d)
Millions of years
67.
What does GMO stand for?
a)
General Motors Outlet
b)
Gross Me Out
c)
Gradually Mollified Organism
d)
Genetically Modified Organism
68.
An organism whose genetic material has been altered using gene modification is called?
a)
Artificial Selection
b)
GMO
c)
Transgenic Organisms
d)
Gene Therapy
69.
Humans with genetic diseases can have a gene inserted into their body using a virus. This type of genetic technology is called?
a)
Artificial Selection
b)
GMOs
c)
Transgenic Organisms
d)
Gene Therapy
70.
Why aren't more scientists using gene modification?
a)
Too much paperwork
b)
Lack of funds
c)
It takes too much time
d)
Ethics and morality concerns
71.
Advantages of genetically modified organisms include(s)?
a)
insect reistance
b)
drought/freeze resistance
c)
higher quantity produced
d)
All of these are reasons for using GMOs.
72.
Concerns about genetically modified organisms include(s)?
a)
risk to human health
b)
may be harmful to ecosystems
c)
seed/pollen drift to organic farms
d)
All of these are valid concerns.
73.
Which species evolved first?
a)
tortoise
b)
wolf
c)
house cat
d)
horse
74.
Which species is NOT carnivorous?
a)
leopard
b)
wolf
c)
house cat
d)
horse
75.
How is the tortoise different from ALL the other species?
a)
It has 4 legs
b)
It is not carnivorous
c)
It has no hair
d)
The skeleton is different
76.
The collection of fossils and their placement in chronological order through the location of the sedimentary layers in which they are found is called?
a)
geologic time scale
b)
fossil record
c)
archaeology
d)
geology
77.
What is a tetrapod?
a)
an extinct species
b)
a vertebrate with 2 limbs
c)
a fish
d)
a vertebrate with 4 limbs
78.
The 8-week-old whale embryo has forelimbs and hind limbs. The hind limbs disappear in later development. What information can you gain from looking at the development of an embryo?
a)
The embryo development identifies a relationship that is not always apparent when comparing adults.
b)
The embryo shows that the adult whale will have four limbs.
c)
The whale’s embryo development is most likely the same as the frog’s.
d)
Embryos are important in order to compare what environment the organism lives in.
79.
Which statement best explains the similarities between the limbs?
a)
All four vertebrates move in the same way.
b)
These four vertebrates share a common ancestor.
c)
The limbs can be used in water or on land.
d)
A lizard is an ancestor of a frog.
80.
Trilobite fossils have been found in rock that is 521 million years old. They have also been found in rocks that are more than 252 million years old. Trilobite fossils have not been found in younger or older rocks. What does this tell you?
a)
Trilobites became extinct 252 million years ago.
b)
Trilobites became extinct 521 million years ago.
c)
Trilobites lived on Earth for 252 million years.
d)
Trilobites lived on Earth more than 521 million years ago.
81.
A queen honeybee can lay up to 2000 eggs in one day. This is an example of...
a)
competition
b)
overpopulation
c)
variation
d)
selective breeding
82.
The process that results in changes in the genetic material of a population over time is...
a)
natural selection
b)
artificial selection
c)
evolution
d)
speciation
83.
What are preserved remains of once living organisms called?
a)
anatomy
b)
embryology
c)
DNA
d)
fossils
84.
What is the interaction among organisms that fight for the same resource in an ecosystem called?
a)
predation
b)
competition
c)
parasitism
d)
mutualism
85.
What does sexual reproduction produce in offspring that asexual reproduction does not?
a)
evolution
b)
mutations
c)
DNA
d)
variation
86.
Pick the one condition that is NOT necessary for natural selection to occur within a population.
a)
Several species must have recently become extinct.
b)
Traits must be inherited.
c)
Variation of traits must exist in the population.
d)
Individuals with beneficial traits have more offspring than other individuals in a population.
87.
Which graph represents the light-colored moths showing a decrease in population?
a)
Graph A
b)
Graph B
c)
Graph C
d)
Graph D
88.
Giraffes that have longer necks are able to reach higher food sources. Those that can reach higher food sources tend to survive better and pass on the long-neck trait to their offspring. This process is called?
a)
adaptation
b)
mutation
c)
speciation
d)
natural selection
89.
Any trait of an organism that increases its chances of surviving and reproducing is called?
a)
mutation
b)
natural selection
c)
adaptation
d)
heredity
90.
Variety of life in the world or in a particular habitat or ecosystem is called?
a)
speciation
b)
biodiversity
c)
mutation
d)
extinction
91.
What is the advantage of having different shaped beaks?
a)
To look different from other species
b)
To protect itself against predators
c)
To be able to eat the food readily available in the environment
d)
To protect itself against prey
92.
The process of one species developing into two or more species that can no longer mate is called?
a)
adaptation
b)
mutation
c)
natural selection
d)
speciation
93.
The similarity of function and resemblance of structures that have different origins is called?
a)
camouflage
b)
vestigial
c)
homologous
d)
analogous
94.
Having the same relation, structure, and evolutionary origin, but not necessarily function is called?
a)
camouflage
b)
vestigial
c)
homologous
d)
analogous
95.
A feature of an organism that is considered to have lost its original function through evolution is called?
a)
camouflage
b)
vestigial
c)
homologous
d)
analogous
96.
What is it called when individuals best adapted to their environment tend to survive and pass their traits to subsequent generations?
a)
natural selection
b)
migration
c)
speciation
d)
artificial selection
97.
Seasonal movement of animals from one region to another is called?
a)
camouflage
b)
migration
c)
speciation
d)
variation
98.
The process of a species, family, or group of animals or plants ceasing to exist is called?
a)
camouflage
b)
migration
c)
speciation
d)
extinction
99.
The study of embryos of various organisms to show a common ancestor because of similarities in development is called?
a)
pedology
b)
embryology
c)
paleontology
d)
neonatology
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