wayground logo

Free Printable Worksheets

Font size

S
M
L
XL
Worksheets

2024 FINAL S2 REVIEW

Total questions: 44

Worksheet time: 33mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is a dichotomous key?

a)

A tool used to identify organisms by choosing between two statements until the species has been identified

b)

A diagram used to determine the probability of two parents having offspring with certain traits

c)

A diagram that shows the inheritance of traits within a family

d)

A map of the human genome

2.

Three nucleotides on an mRNA form a ______.

a)

anticodon

b)

codon

c)

peptide bond

d)

phosphate group

3.

You can drastically change the traits of a plant through just one generation of selective breeding.

a)

true

b)

false

4.

Which of the following is true of asexual reproduction?

a)

results in more variation than sexual reproduction

b)

has a greater likelihood of passing down genetic mutations than sexual reproduction

c)

produces organisms that are more able to adapt to environmental changes

d)

is a slower process than sexual reproduction

5.

Which of the following are processes involved in protein synthesis? (select all that apply)

a)

translation

b)

transcription

6.

Transcription occurs in the ______.

a)

nucleus

b)

ribosomes

c)

endoplasmic reticulum

d)

mitochondria

7.

What is translation in biology?

a)

The process by which DNA is copied

b)

The process of transferring information from DNA to mRNA

c)

The process by which mRNA directs the formation of proteins

d)

The process by which one amino acid is attached to another amino acid

8.

What is the definition of a clone?

a)

An organism that looks identical to another organism

b)

Two closely related organisms

c)

The reconstruction of a genome using gene editing

d)

An organism that is genetically identical to another organism

9.

What is classification in biology?

a)

Deciding which species have the best features

b)

Determining class systems for groups of animals

c)

The process of sorting organisms into groups based on similar characteristics

d)

The splitting of all species into the animal or plant kingdom

10.

Organisms that are the most similar belong in a _______.

a)

Family

b)

Class

c)

Genus

d)

Species

11.

During protein synthesis, each codon corresponds to a particular _______.

a)

Sugar

b)

Peptide bond

c)

Amino acid

d)

Ribosome

12.

What is selective breeding?

a)

Genetic engineering that can produce organisms which contain DNA from a different species

b)

The process of changing a gene to treat a disease or genetic disorder

c)

The technique that uses a single cell from an adult organism to grow an entirely new individual

d)

The process where humans only allow certain animals with desired characteristics to reproduce

13.

What does the word "differentiation" mean in cell biology?

a)

It is the process of one cell dividing to form two cells

b)

It is used to describe two different cells.

c)

It is the process of cells developing specialized functions

d)

It is the process of cells remaining identical

14.

What is the process of a cell becoming specialized called?

a)

Differentiation

b)

Specialization

c)

Adaptation

d)

Mutation

15.

Which molecule is arranged as a double helix?

a)

DNA

b)

RNA

c)

Both DNA and RNA

d)

None of the above

16.

Which of the following is NOT a component of DNA?

a)

Adenine

b)

Cytosine

c)

Uracil

d)

Thymine

17.

What are the repeating subunits called that make up DNA?

a)

Phases

b)

Microfibrils

c)

Filaments

d)

Nucleotides

18.

What is the role of mRNA in the process of protein synthesis?

a)

Takes a copy of DNA to the ribosome

b)

Brings amino acids to the ribosome

c)

Helps copy DNA onto the mRNA

d)

Corresponds to complementary bases on tRNA

19.

What is a codon?

a)

An enzyme that helps copy DNA onto mRNA

b)

A series of three nucleotides on tRNA which correspond to complementary bases on mRNA

c)

A series of amino acids which help a cell to do its job

d)

A series of three nucleotides which correspond to a specific amino acid

20.

What phylum does the red fox belong to?

a)

Chordata

b)

Mammalia

c)

Carnivora

d)

Canidae

21.

Which of the following is the most specific classification of the red fox shown in the taxonomy diagram?

a)

Eukarya

b)

Chordata

c)

Canidae

d)

Vulpes vulpes

22.

DNA cannot leave the nucleus. True or false?

a)

True

b)

False

23.

Scientific names often tell/describe a characteristic of an organism. What does Lathyrus odoratus tell you about a sweet pea?

a)

It has a lavender shade to the pea pod.

b)

It grows near water.

c)

It is a long-lasting plant.

d)

It has a scent.

24.

What is RNA?

a)

A molecule that consists of amino acids linked together

b)

The building block of DNA made up of a sugar, phosphate and a base

c)

The substance that makes up cytoplasm

d)

A molecule that plays a role in the synthesis of proteins

25.

What is one disadvantage to selective breeding?

a)

It can lead to inbreeding which leads to defects.

b)

It enhances only desired traits without any drawbacks.

c)

It is a completely natural process.

d)

It increases genetic diversity.

26.

What is one result of asexual reproduction?

a)

It leads to too many cells being combined at one time.

b)

It makes the organism more susceptible to diseases.

c)

It can lead to extinction.

d)

It enhances genetic diversity.

27.

Rachel's DNA sample analysis shows 40% adenine. Which other base must also make up 40% of the sample?

a)

cytosine

b)

guanine

c)

thymine

d)

uracil

28.

Which of the following is NOT a domain in the classification hierarchy?

a)

bacteria

b)

prokaryote

c)

archaeabacteria

d)

eukaryota

29.

Which of the following is NOT a benefit of cloning?

a)

It can produce a large number of plants in a small area.

b)

It can lead to a longer life span for plants.

c)

It allows for mass production of plants with desirable characteristics.

d)

It can increase genetic diversity.

30.

What is a stem cell?

a)

An unspecialized cell capable of differentiating into one or more cell types.

b)

A cell that has differentiated to become a specific cell type.

c)

A differentiated cell that is capable of specializing.

d)

A cell taken from the stem tissue of a plant.

31.

Each codon corresponds to a particular what?

a)

sugar

b)

amino acid

c)

peptide bond

d)

ribosome

32.

What is CRISPR?

a)

An enzyme that pieces together DNA.

b)

A transporter of gene segments from the donor to the host.

c)

A method for editing genes.

d)

A type of gene found in bacteria.

33.

What is the function of a gene-editing system?

a)

To create a circular piece of bacterial DNA

b)

To locate specific genetic code

c)

To produce new genetic combinations

d)

To bind to specific sequences of DNA

34.

Where does translation occur within a cell?

a)

Nucleus

b)

Ribosomes

c)

Endoplasmic reticulum

d)

Mitochondria

35.

What is the purpose of using a vector in gene therapy?

a)

To inject healthy cells in diseased areas

b)

To replace a defective gene with a healthier version of the same gene

c)

To bind to specific sequences of DNA

d)

To produce new genetic combinations

36.

What is a plasmid?

a)

A method for separating DNA into fragments

b)

A circular ring of DNA

c)

A type of gene therapy

d)

A DNA molecule used to carry DNA segments into host cells

37.

What type of mutation is depicted in the diagram?

a)

Deletion

b)

Insertion

c)

Substitution

d)

Duplication

38.

________ is an enzyme that helps the cell copy the DNA onto the mRNA.

a)

RNA Polymerase

b)

A protein

c)

tRNA

d)

mRNA

39.

______ is a series of amino acids which help a cell to do its job.

a)

A protein

b)

A codon

c)

tRNA

d)

mRNA

e)

RNA Polymerase

40.

_______ brings amino acids to the ribosome during protein synthesis

a)

RNA Polymerase

b)

A codon

c)

mRNA

d)

tRNA

e)

An anticodon

41.

______ separates DNA into different fragments by using enzymes and an electric field in an agarose gel

a)

Recombinant DNA

b)

Electrophoresis gel

c)

A plasmid

d)

Gene therapy

e)

A vector

42.

_____ refers to new genetic combinations produced by inserting molecules from two different species into a host organism

a)

Recombinant DNA

b)

Gene therapy

c)

Cell therapy

d)

A plasmid

e)

A vector

43.

______ restores the function of damaged tissues by using a vector to replace a defective gene with a healthier version of the same gene

a)

Gene therapy

b)

Cell therapy

c)

Electrophoresis gel

d)

A restriction enzyme

44.

______ restores the function of damaged tissues by injecting healthy cells in diseased areas

a)

Gene therapy

b)

Cell therapy

c)

Electrophoresis gel

d)

A restriction enzye