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Retake Resource Unit 1 Intro to Biology

Total questions: 14

Worksheet time: 12mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Are viruses considered dead or alive?

a)

Yes, viruses are alive

b)

No viruses can only be considered alive sometimes

c)

No viruses are not alive

d)

Yes, viruses are alive once they activate

2.

Are viruses considered dead or alive?

a)

Yes, viruses are alive

b)

No viruses can only be considered alive sometimes

c)

No viruses are not alive

d)

Yes, viruses are alive once they activate

3.
What do viruses need to reproduce?
a)
they need genetic material
b)
They need a host cell
c)
They need  bacteria
d)
They need insulin
4.

Which of the following characteristics is shared by viruses and living cells? Both viruses and living cells –

a)

have a nucleus, as well as a cell wall.

b)

contain nucleic acids such as DNA or RNA

c)

can replicate independently of a host cell.

d)

use organelles to perform life functions.

5.
Bacteria undergo which type of reproduction? 
a)
asexual
b)
sexual
6.
When a virus invades a living cell, its _______
takes over the cell's functions.
a)
outer coat
b)
genetic material
c)
core
d)
cytoplasm
7.
What do viruses need to reproduce?
a)
they need genetic material
b)
They need a host cell
c)
They need  bacteria
d)
They need insulin
8.

The diagram shows two populations of bacteria. The black circles represent bacteria that are not resistant to antibiotics, the white circles represent bacteria  that are slightly resistant, and the gray circles represent bacteria that are very resistant. Starting in April, small concentrations of antibiotics were applied to the bacteria.


Which of the following BEST explains the change observed? 

a)

Antibiotics became chemically weaker over time and lost effectiveness.  

b)

The antibiotics caused a mutation in the bacteria population. The bacteria  survived the antibiotics and reproduced. 

c)

The use of the antibiotics caused the bacteria to become tolerant to them in  order to survive. 

d)

A random mutation caused an individual bacteria to be resistant to  antibiotics. This bacterium survived the antibiotics and reproduced. 

9.

Consider the model of bacterial resistance to antibiotics. Use the Roman numerals (I - III) to guide you through the steps, describe how a scientists would explain how natural selection contributes to antibiotic resistance.

a)

There is a change in the environment when an antibiotic is added. Some of the bacteria adapt to the new environment. They survive and reproduce.

b)

In a population of bacteria that are exposed to antibiotics some bacteria are able to change their genetic make-up and survive. The new genotype is passed on to offspring.

c)

Sexual reproduction of bacteria cause variations. Some bacteria survive antibiotics and some do not. Eventually because of sexual reproduction over time all of the bacteria will become extinct.

d)

In any population variation exists. Most bacteria die when exposed to an antibiotic but some survive because they are resistant. They survive and reproduce.

10.

Which characteristic is shown: A tadpole grows legs and becomes a fully grown frog.

a)

Homeostasis

b)

Grow and Develop

c)

Acquire and Use Energy

d)

Change Over Time

11.

Which characteristic is shown: A plant switches position and follows the sunlight throughout the day.

a)

Grow and Develop

b)

Respond to a Stimulus

c)

Acquire and Use Energy

d)

Reproduce

12.
A  population of cockroaches was sprayed with an insecticide.  Some cockroaches survived and produced a population of cockroaches that was resistant to this spray.  What can BEST be inferred from this example?
a)
species will adapt no matter what the environment
b)
environment has no effect on the survival of an organism
c)
Individuals with favorable variations survive and reproduce
d)
Insecticides cause mutations that are passed on to the next generation
13.
If you go to a doctor and are prescribed antibiotics you probably have an illness cause by a 
a)
virus
b)
bacteria
c)
host cell
d)
macrophage
14.

Bacteria are prokaryotes, meaning they ________.

a)

lack a nucleus

b)

are very large

c)

contain no DNA

d)

have a cytoplasm