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WorksheetsFinal Exam - Topics 7-13
Total questions: 86
Worksheet time: 47mins
Which of the following are associated with asexual reproduction? [Choose all correct answers.]
fission
budding
regeneration
fertilization
zygote
Which of the following are associated with sexual reproduction? [Choose all correct answers.]
fission
budding
regeneration
fertilization
zygote
Compared to parents, the offspring of asexual reproduction have:
all the same traits
the same traits, but are smaller
the same traits, but are larger
a mix of their parents' tratis
Compared to parents, the offspring of sexual reproduction have:
all the same traits
the same traits, but are smaller
the same traits, but are larger
a mix of their parents' tratis
The cell shown in this diagram is in a stage of its life cycle called:
interphase
prophase
metaphase
anaphase
telophase
The cell shown in this diagram is in a stage of its life cycle called:
interphase
prophase
metaphase
anaphase
telophase
The cell shown in this diagram is in a stage of its life cycle called:
interphase
prophase
metaphase
anaphase
telophase
The cell shown in this diagram is in a stage of its life cycle called:
interphase
prophase
metaphase
anaphase
telophase
The cell shown in this diagram is in a stage of its life cycle called:
interphase
prophase
metaphase
anaphase
telophase
The longest stage of a cell's life cycle is:
interphase
mitosis
meiosis
cytokinesis
In which process does a zygote form when a sperm and egg fuse together?
fertilization
budding
mitosis
meiosis
In which process does a dividing body cell sort out its DNA into two complete sets?
fertilization
budding
mitosis
meiosis
In which process are sperm and egg cells created?
fertilization
budding
mitosis
meiosis
A cell with 16 chromosomes reproduces by mitosis. How many chromosomes will each daughter cell have?
16
8
32
64
A cell with 16 chromosomes reproduces by meiosis. How many chromosomes will each daughter cell have?
16
8
32
64
A cell with 64 chromosomes reproduces by meiosis. How many chromosomes will each daughter cell have?
16
8
32
64
A cell with 64 chromosomes reproduces by mitosis. How many chromosomes will each daughter cell have?
16
8
32
64
In a DNA molecule, which nitrogen base bonds with guanine?
guanine
adenine
thymine
cytosine
In a DNA molecule, which nitrogen base bonds with cytosine?
guanine
adenine
thymine
cytosine
In a DNA molecule, which nitrogen base bonds with adenine?
guanine
adenine
thymine
cytosine
In a DNA molecule, which nitrogen base bonds with thymine?
guanine
adenine
thymine
cytosine
Collagen proteins in skin help it stay strong but flexible. The basic function of collagen proteins is:
structure
enzyme
transport
channel
Lactase proteins in the digestive system help the body break down some sugar molecules. The basic function of lactase proteins is:
structure
enzyme
transport
channel
A permanent change in a cell's DNA is called a(n):
mutation
fertilization
reproduction
inheritance
What type of mutation increases an individual's chances of survival in its environment?
beneficial
harmful
neutral
What type of mutation decreases an individual's chances of survival in its environment?
beneficial
harmful
neutral
What type of mutation does not affect an individual's chances of survival in its environment?
beneficial
harmful
neutral
Which of these is the pair of sex chromosomes for a human male?
XX
XY
YY
Which of these is the pair of sex chromosomes for a human female?
XX
XY
YY
According to this pedigree and key, what must be the genotype of the father in Generation I?
FF
Ff
ff
F?
According to this pedigree and key, what must be the genotype of the mother in Generation I?
FF
Ff
ff
F?
According to this pedigree and key, how many of the children in Generation II have the genotype FF?
0
1
2
3
4
According to this pedigree and key, how many of the children in Generation II have the genotype Ff?
0
1
2
3
4
According to this pedigree and key, how many of the children in Generation II have the genotype ff?
0
1
2
3
4
Changes in the characteristics of a species over many generations is called:
evolution
mutation
variation
embryology
homologous structures
Differences in the way individual members of a species look is called:
evolution
mutation
variation
embryology
homologous structures
The study of organisms in their earliest stages of development is called:
evolution
mutation
variation
embryology
homologous structures
Similarities in the body parts of different species is called:
evolution
mutation
variation
embryology
homologous structures
In which of these processes are humans directly involved in the evolution of a species?
artificial selection
natural selection
mutation
variation
In which of these processes does a species evolve because some individuals have a better chance of survival than others?
artificial selection
natural selection
mutation
variation
Inserting genes from one species into the DNA of another, to give the receiving species new traits, is called:
genetic modification
selective breeding
gene therapy
natural selection
Finding defective genes in an organism's DNA, and replacing them with functional genes, is called:
genetic modification
selective breeding
gene therapy
natural selection
Choosing which members of a species will reproduce, with the intention of increasing the chances of passing on a certain trait, is called:
genetic modification
selective breeding
gene therapy
natural selection
Choosing which members of a species will reproduce, with the intention of increasing the chances of passing on a certain trait, is called:
genetic modification
selective breeding
gene therapy
natural selection
Which rock layer contains fossils of organisms that lived the farthest back in history?
Layer 1
Layer 2
Layer 3
Layer 4
Which rock layer contains fossils of organisms that lived the most recently?
Layer 1
Layer 2
Layer 3
Layer 4
Which of these rock layers probably formed before Layer B? [Choose all correct answers.]
Layer A
Layer D
Layer E
Layer F
Layer C
Which of these rock layers probably formed after Layer D? [Choose all correct answers.]
Layer A
Layer B
Layer E
Layer F
Layer C
Which of these can be concluded based on similarities in the body parts and embryos of modern species? [Choose all correct answers.]
They have identical DNA.
They have some DNA in common.
They evolved from a common ancestor.
They live in the same environment.
They have the same mutations.
Tissues are made up of a collection of similar:
cells
organs
organ systems
organisms
A set of different tissues that work together to perform a function is a(n):
cell
organ system
organism
organ
A set of organs that work together to perform a major body function is a(n):
organ system
cell
tissue
organism
Which human organ system exchanges gases between the body and the air?
respiratory system
circulatory system
digestive system
excretory system
Which human organ system transports nutrients and wastes around the body?
respiratory system
circulatory system
digestive system
excretory system
Which human organ system breaks down food into nutrients and wastes?
respiratory system
circulatory system
digestive system
excretory system
Which human organ system removes wastes from the body?
respiratory system
circulatory system
digestive system
excretory system
Which human organ system sends messages throughout the body?
nervous system
muscular system
skeletal system
circulatory system
Which human organ system moves the parts of the body?
nervous system
muscular system
skeletal system
circulatory system
Which human organ system supports the body and protects internal organs?
nervous system
muscular system
skeletal system
circulatory system
Which of these organs belong to the nervous system? [Choose all correct answers.]
brain
spinal cord
heart
stomach
lungs
Which of these organs belong to the digestive system? [Choose all correct answers.]
intestines
mouth
heart
stomach
lungs
Which of these organs belong to the respiratory system? [Choose all correct answers.]
brain
kidneys
heart
stomach
lungs
Which of these organs belong to the excretory system? [Choose all correct answers.]
brain
kidneys
heart
stomach
urinary bladder
Which of these organs belong to the circulatory system? [Choose all correct answers.]
brain
kidneys
heart
stomach
blood vessels
Which type of tissue covers and protects inner and outer surfaces of the body?
epithelial
connective
nerve
muscle
Which type of tissue holds body parts together?
epithelial
connective
nerve
muscle
Which two organ systems interact directly to remove wastes from the blood? [Choose 2 answers.]
circulatory
excretory
respiratory
digestive
Which two organ systems interact directly to exchange oxygen and carbon dioxide? [Choose 2 answers.]
circulatory
excretory
respiratory
digestive
Which two organ systems interact directly to move nutrients from food into the bloodstream? [Choose 2 answers.]
circulatory
excretory
respiratory
digestive
Which two organ systems interact directly to raise your arm into the air? [Choose 2 answers.]
skeletal
muscular
respiratory
nervous
Which two organ systems interact directly to move air in and out of the lungs? [Choose 2 answers.]
skeletal
muscular
respiratory
nervous
Which two organ systems interact directly when the brain tells the leg to kick a ball? [Choose 2 answers.]
skeletal
muscular
respiratory
nervous
Which type of sensory input is detected by the human eye?
light
sound
temperature
flavor
Which type of sensory input is detected by the human ear?
light
sound
texture
flavor
Which type of sensory input is detected by the human skin?
light
sound
pressure
odor
Which one of the following examples best shows how sensory input can be used to produce an immediate response?
pulling your hand away from a hot stove
remembering the flavor of chocolate
recognizing a camel at the zoo
identifying your favorite song on the radio
Which one of the following examples best shows how sensory input can be used to store memories?
learning how to speak a new language
turning around when your name is called
raising your hand to answer a question in class
hitting the brakes on your bike when you come to a stop sign
A plant's stem bends toward the light. This demonstrates:
positive phototropism
negative phototropism
positive geotropism
negative geotropism
A plant's stem grows straight up, against the pull of gravity. This demonstrates:
positive phototropism
negative phototropism
positive geotropism
negative geotropism
A plant's roots grow straight down, responding to the pull of gravity. This demonstrates:
positive phototropism
negative phototropism
positive geotropism
negative geotropism
An insect lands on the "trap" of a Venus Fly-trap, and the trap closes on the insect. This demonstrates:
positive thigmotropism
negative thigmotropism
positive thermotropism
negative thermotropism
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.]
thermotropism
hydrotropism
thigmotropism
phototropism
Which of these is a plant hormone that causes stems to bend toward the light?
auxin
ethylene
insulin
pituitary growth hormone
Which of these is a plant hormone that causes fruit to ripen?
auxin
ethylene
insulin
pituitary growth hormone
A type of plant that blooms when there are 10 hours of sunlight in a day is classified as a:
long-day plant
short-day plant
day-neutral plant
A type of plant that blooms when there are 13 hours of sunlight in a day is classified as a:
long-day plant
short-day plant
day-neutral plant
