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Final Exam - Topics 7-13

Total questions: 86

Worksheet time: 47mins

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1.

Which of the following are associated with asexual reproduction? [Choose all correct answers.]

a)

fission

b)

budding

c)

regeneration

d)

fertilization

e)

zygote

2.

Which of the following are associated with sexual reproduction? [Choose all correct answers.]

a)

fission

b)

budding

c)

regeneration

d)

fertilization

e)

zygote

3.

Compared to parents, the offspring of asexual reproduction have:

a)

all the same traits

b)

the same traits, but are smaller

c)

the same traits, but are larger

d)

a mix of their parents' tratis

4.

Compared to parents, the offspring of sexual reproduction have:

a)

all the same traits

b)

the same traits, but are smaller

c)

the same traits, but are larger

d)

a mix of their parents' tratis

5.

The cell shown in this diagram is in a stage of its life cycle called:

a)

interphase

b)

prophase

c)

metaphase

d)

anaphase

e)

telophase

6.

The cell shown in this diagram is in a stage of its life cycle called:

a)

interphase

b)

prophase

c)

metaphase

d)

anaphase

e)

telophase

7.

The cell shown in this diagram is in a stage of its life cycle called:

a)

interphase

b)

prophase

c)

metaphase

d)

anaphase

e)

telophase

8.

The cell shown in this diagram is in a stage of its life cycle called:

a)

interphase

b)

prophase

c)

metaphase

d)

anaphase

e)

telophase

9.

The cell shown in this diagram is in a stage of its life cycle called:

a)

interphase

b)

prophase

c)

metaphase

d)

anaphase

e)

telophase

10.

The longest stage of a cell's life cycle is:

a)

interphase

b)

mitosis

c)

meiosis

d)

cytokinesis

11.

In which process does a zygote form when a sperm and egg fuse together?

a)

fertilization

b)

budding

c)

mitosis

d)

meiosis

12.

In which process does a dividing body cell sort out its DNA into two complete sets?

a)

fertilization

b)

budding

c)

mitosis

d)

meiosis

13.

In which process are sperm and egg cells created?

a)

fertilization

b)

budding

c)

mitosis

d)

meiosis

14.

A cell with 16 chromosomes reproduces by mitosis. How many chromosomes will each daughter cell have?

a)

16

b)

8

c)

32

d)

64

15.

A cell with 16 chromosomes reproduces by meiosis. How many chromosomes will each daughter cell have?

a)

16

b)

8

c)

32

d)

64

16.

A cell with 64 chromosomes reproduces by meiosis. How many chromosomes will each daughter cell have?

a)

16

b)

8

c)

32

d)

64

17.

A cell with 64 chromosomes reproduces by mitosis. How many chromosomes will each daughter cell have?

a)

16

b)

8

c)

32

d)

64

18.

In a DNA molecule, which nitrogen base bonds with guanine?

a)

guanine

b)

adenine

c)

thymine

d)

cytosine

19.

In a DNA molecule, which nitrogen base bonds with cytosine?

a)

guanine

b)

adenine

c)

thymine

d)

cytosine

20.

In a DNA molecule, which nitrogen base bonds with adenine?

a)

guanine

b)

adenine

c)

thymine

d)

cytosine

21.

In a DNA molecule, which nitrogen base bonds with thymine?

a)

guanine

b)

adenine

c)

thymine

d)

cytosine

22.

Collagen proteins in skin help it stay strong but flexible. The basic function of collagen proteins is:

a)

structure

b)

enzyme

c)

transport

d)

channel

23.

Lactase proteins in the digestive system help the body break down some sugar molecules. The basic function of lactase proteins is:

a)

structure

b)

enzyme

c)

transport

d)

channel

24.

A permanent change in a cell's DNA is called a(n):

a)

mutation

b)

fertilization

c)

reproduction

d)

inheritance

25.

What type of mutation increases an individual's chances of survival in its environment?

a)

beneficial

b)

harmful

c)

neutral

26.

What type of mutation decreases an individual's chances of survival in its environment?

a)

beneficial

b)

harmful

c)

neutral

27.

What type of mutation does not affect an individual's chances of survival in its environment?

a)

beneficial

b)

harmful

c)

neutral

28.

Which of these is the pair of sex chromosomes for a human male?

a)

XX

b)

XY

c)

YY

29.

Which of these is the pair of sex chromosomes for a human female?

a)

XX

b)

XY

c)

YY

30.

According to this pedigree and key, what must be the genotype of the father in Generation I?

a)

FF

b)

Ff

c)

ff

d)

F?

31.

According to this pedigree and key, what must be the genotype of the mother in Generation I?

a)

FF

b)

Ff

c)

ff

d)

F?

32.

According to this pedigree and key, how many of the children in Generation II have the genotype FF?

a)

0

b)

1

c)

2

d)

3

e)

4

33.

According to this pedigree and key, how many of the children in Generation II have the genotype Ff?

a)

0

b)

1

c)

2

d)

3

e)

4

34.

According to this pedigree and key, how many of the children in Generation II have the genotype ff?

a)

0

b)

1

c)

2

d)

3

e)

4

35.

Changes in the characteristics of a species over many generations is called:

a)

evolution

b)

mutation

c)

variation

d)

embryology

e)

homologous structures

36.

Differences in the way individual members of a species look is called:

a)

evolution

b)

mutation

c)

variation

d)

embryology

e)

homologous structures

37.

The study of organisms in their earliest stages of development is called:

a)

evolution

b)

mutation

c)

variation

d)

embryology

e)

homologous structures

38.

Similarities in the body parts of different species is called:

a)

evolution

b)

mutation

c)

variation

d)

embryology

e)

homologous structures

39.

In which of these processes are humans directly involved in the evolution of a species?

a)

artificial selection

b)

natural selection

c)

mutation

d)

variation

40.

In which of these processes does a species evolve because some individuals have a better chance of survival than others?

a)

artificial selection

b)

natural selection

c)

mutation

d)

variation

41.

Inserting genes from one species into the DNA of another, to give the receiving species new traits, is called:

a)

genetic modification

b)

selective breeding

c)

gene therapy

d)

natural selection

42.

Finding defective genes in an organism's DNA, and replacing them with functional genes, is called:

a)

genetic modification

b)

selective breeding

c)

gene therapy

d)

natural selection

43.

Choosing which members of a species will reproduce, with the intention of increasing the chances of passing on a certain trait, is called:

a)

genetic modification

b)

selective breeding

c)

gene therapy

d)

natural selection

44.

Choosing which members of a species will reproduce, with the intention of increasing the chances of passing on a certain trait, is called:

a)

genetic modification

b)

selective breeding

c)

gene therapy

d)

natural selection

45.

Which rock layer contains fossils of organisms that lived the farthest back in history?

a)

Layer 1

b)

Layer 2

c)

Layer 3

d)

Layer 4

46.

Which rock layer contains fossils of organisms that lived the most recently?

a)

Layer 1

b)

Layer 2

c)

Layer 3

d)

Layer 4

47.

Which of these rock layers probably formed before Layer B? [Choose all correct answers.]

a)

Layer A

b)

Layer D

c)

Layer E

d)

Layer F

e)

Layer C

48.

Which of these rock layers probably formed after Layer D? [Choose all correct answers.]

a)

Layer A

b)

Layer B

c)

Layer E

d)

Layer F

e)

Layer C

49.

Which of these can be concluded based on similarities in the body parts and embryos of modern species? [Choose all correct answers.]

a)

They have identical DNA.

b)

They have some DNA in common.

c)

They evolved from a common ancestor.

d)

They live in the same environment.

e)

They have the same mutations.

50.

Tissues are made up of a collection of similar:

a)

cells

b)

organs

c)

organ systems

d)

organisms

51.

A set of different tissues that work together to perform a function is a(n):

a)

cell

b)

organ system

c)

organism

d)

organ

52.

A set of organs that work together to perform a major body function is a(n):

a)

organ system

b)

cell

c)

tissue

d)

organism

53.

Which human organ system exchanges gases between the body and the air?

a)

respiratory system

b)

circulatory system

c)

digestive system

d)

excretory system

54.

Which human organ system transports nutrients and wastes around the body?

a)

respiratory system

b)

circulatory system

c)

digestive system

d)

excretory system

55.

Which human organ system breaks down food into nutrients and wastes?

a)

respiratory system

b)

circulatory system

c)

digestive system

d)

excretory system

56.

Which human organ system removes wastes from the body?

a)

respiratory system

b)

circulatory system

c)

digestive system

d)

excretory system

57.

Which human organ system sends messages throughout the body?

a)

nervous system

b)

muscular system

c)

skeletal system

d)

circulatory system

58.

Which human organ system moves the parts of the body?

a)

nervous system

b)

muscular system

c)

skeletal system

d)

circulatory system

59.

Which human organ system supports the body and protects internal organs?

a)

nervous system

b)

muscular system

c)

skeletal system

d)

circulatory system

60.

Which of these organs belong to the nervous system? [Choose all correct answers.]

a)

brain

b)

spinal cord

c)

heart

d)

stomach

e)

lungs

61.

Which of these organs belong to the digestive system? [Choose all correct answers.]

a)

intestines

b)

mouth

c)

heart

d)

stomach

e)

lungs

62.

Which of these organs belong to the respiratory system? [Choose all correct answers.]

a)

brain

b)

kidneys

c)

heart

d)

stomach

e)

lungs

63.

Which of these organs belong to the excretory system? [Choose all correct answers.]

a)

brain

b)

kidneys

c)

heart

d)

stomach

e)

urinary bladder

64.

Which of these organs belong to the circulatory system? [Choose all correct answers.]

a)

brain

b)

kidneys

c)

heart

d)

stomach

e)

blood vessels

65.

Which type of tissue covers and protects inner and outer surfaces of the body?

a)

epithelial

b)

connective

c)

nerve

d)

muscle

66.

Which type of tissue holds body parts together?

a)

epithelial

b)

connective

c)

nerve

d)

muscle

67.

Which two organ systems interact directly to remove wastes from the blood? [Choose 2 answers.]

a)

circulatory

b)

excretory

c)

respiratory

d)

digestive

68.

Which two organ systems interact directly to exchange oxygen and carbon dioxide? [Choose 2 answers.]

a)

circulatory

b)

excretory

c)

respiratory

d)

digestive

69.

Which two organ systems interact directly to move nutrients from food into the bloodstream? [Choose 2 answers.]

a)

circulatory

b)

excretory

c)

respiratory

d)

digestive

70.

Which two organ systems interact directly to raise your arm into the air? [Choose 2 answers.]

a)

skeletal

b)

muscular

c)

respiratory

d)

nervous

71.

Which two organ systems interact directly to move air in and out of the lungs? [Choose 2 answers.]

a)

skeletal

b)

muscular

c)

respiratory

d)

nervous

72.

Which two organ systems interact directly when the brain tells the leg to kick a ball? [Choose 2 answers.]

a)

skeletal

b)

muscular

c)

respiratory

d)

nervous

73.

Which type of sensory input is detected by the human eye?

a)

light

b)

sound

c)

temperature

d)

flavor

74.

Which type of sensory input is detected by the human ear?

a)

light

b)

sound

c)

texture

d)

flavor

75.

Which type of sensory input is detected by the human skin?

a)

light

b)

sound

c)

pressure

d)

odor

76.

Which one of the following examples best shows how sensory input can be used to produce an immediate response?

a)

pulling your hand away from a hot stove

b)

remembering the flavor of chocolate

c)

recognizing a camel at the zoo

d)

identifying your favorite song on the radio

77.

Which one of the following examples best shows how sensory input can be used to store memories?

a)

learning how to speak a new language

b)

turning around when your name is called

c)

raising your hand to answer a question in class

d)

hitting the brakes on your bike when you come to a stop sign

78.

A plant's stem bends toward the light. This demonstrates:

a)

positive phototropism

b)

negative phototropism

c)

positive geotropism

d)

negative geotropism

79.

A plant's stem grows straight up, against the pull of gravity. This demonstrates:

a)

positive phototropism

b)

negative phototropism

c)

positive geotropism

d)

negative geotropism

80.

A plant's roots grow straight down, responding to the pull of gravity. This demonstrates:

a)

positive phototropism

b)

negative phototropism

c)

positive geotropism

d)

negative geotropism

81.

An insect lands on the "trap" of a Venus Fly-trap, and the trap closes on the insect. This demonstrates:

a)

positive thigmotropism

b)

negative thigmotropism

c)

positive thermotropism

d)

negative thermotropism

82.

Seeds in the ground begin to sprout in the warm months of spring, once enough rainwater has soaked into the ground. Which two tropisms does this demonstrate? [Choose two answers.]

a)

thermotropism

b)

hydrotropism

c)

thigmotropism

d)

phototropism

83.

Which of these is a plant hormone that causes stems to bend toward the light?

a)

auxin

b)

ethylene

c)

insulin

d)

pituitary growth hormone

84.

Which of these is a plant hormone that causes fruit to ripen?

a)

auxin

b)

ethylene

c)

insulin

d)

pituitary growth hormone

85.

A type of plant that blooms when there are 10 hours of sunlight in a day is classified as a:

a)

long-day plant

b)

short-day plant

c)

day-neutral plant

86.

A type of plant that blooms when there are 13 hours of sunlight in a day is classified as a:

a)

long-day plant

b)

short-day plant

c)

day-neutral plant