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Biology

Total questions: 137

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1.

The survival of a species depends on its ability to adapt to changes in the environment. Which statement correctly describes a way that mutations increase the likelihood that a species will survive in a changing environment?

a)

Mutations are a source of variation in the species

b)

Mutations are the cause of disease in the species

c)

Mutations are not harmful when they occur in somatic cells

d)

Mutations are always passed on to subsequent generations

2.

The survival of a species depends on its ability to adapt to changes in the environment. Which statement correctly describes a way that mutations increase the likelihood that a species will survive in a changing environment?

a)

Mutations are a source of variation in the species

b)

Mutations are the cause of disease in the species

c)

Mutations are not harmful when they occur in somatic cells

d)

Mutations are always passed on to subsequent generations

3.

What are the building blocks of proteins called?

a)

DNA

b)

RNA

c)

Ribosomes

d)

Amino Acids

4.

Which organelle is DNA usually found in?

a)

cell membrane

b)

vacuole

c)

chloroplast

d)

nucleus

5.

In the documentary "Life According to Sam," what was unique about the clinical trials?

a)

They didn't offer a placebo due to it being such a rare disease

b)

They had 0 research about progeria until Sam's parents began conducting clinical trials

c)

Both of these are unique to the situation

d)

None of these are unique to the situation

6.

In the documentary "Life According to Sam," what was the disease Sam suffered from called?

a)

Autism

b)

Malaysia

c)

Benjamin Button

d)

Progeria

7.

What type of Mutation is this to the sentence "THE CAT WAS FUN":

THE CAT WIS FUN

a)

Substitution Mutation

b)

Deletion Muation

c)

Insertion Mutation

8.

What type of Mutation is this to the sentence "THE CAT WAS FUN":

THE CAT AWA SFU N...

a)

Substitution Mutation

b)

Deletion Mutation

c)

Insertion Mutation

9.

What type of Mutation is this to the sentence "THE CAT WAS FUN":

THE BAT WAS FUN

a)

Substitution Mutation

b)

Deletion Mutation

c)

Insertion Mutation

10.

This type of mutation involves removing a piece of DNA where it belongs.

Known as a frameshift mutation.

a)

Substitution Mutation

b)

Insertion Mutation

c)

Deletion Mutation

11.

This type of mutation involves inserting a piece of DNA where it does not belong. Known as a frameshift mutation.

a)

Substitution Mutation

b)

Deletion Mutation

c)

Insertion Mutation

12.

Mutations create genetic diversity?

a)

True

b)

False

13.

Mutations are SOMETIMES helpful to the organism.

a)

True

b)

False

14.

Mutations are random.

a)

True

b)

False

15.

ATTTGAGCC- Original

ATTGAGCC - Mutated

The example above is an example of a

a)

Insertion

b)

Point mutation

c)

Deletion

d)

Substitution

16.

Another name for a point mutation is:

a)

Substitution

b)

Frameshift

c)

Insertion

d)

Deletion

17.

A mutation can occur if a base pair is ____________, deleted or substituted for another.

a)

modified

b)

added

c)

transferred

18.
What causes mutations?
a)
Mistakes in replication or environmental substances
b)
The amino acids
c)
Passed down by genetics
d)
It's how your born
19.

A mutation is defined as:

a)

A change in the cell's structure

b)

Anything that changes in an embryo

c)

Any change in the physical features of a human

d)

A change in the DNA sequence

20.

Mutations can benefit humans because they can:

a)

Cause illness

b)

Make an organism more suited to live in its environment.

c)

Make organisms live shorter lives

d)

Cause organisms to grow extra limbs.

21.

Mutations can be negative because

a)

They can cause cancer

b)

They can cause birth defects

c)

They can help an organism thrive in its environment.

d)

They can affect offspring.

22.
Which body system absorbs oxygen from the surrounding air?
a)
Circulatory system
b)
Digestive system
c)

nervous system

d)
Respiratory system
23.
Has cytoplasm
a)
Prokaryote
b)
Eukaryote
c)
both
d)
yes
24.
Has ribosomes
a)
Prokaryote
b)
Eukaryote
c)
both
d)
nihn
25.
Eukaryotes have a cell membrane?
a)
True 
b)
False
26.
Plants and animal cells are examples of ___ cells 
a)
prokaryotic cells 
b)
eukaryotic cells 
27.
Eukaryotes include animal cells and plant cells? True or False?
a)
True
b)
False
28.
Which of the following are prokaryotic cells?
a)
plants
b)
animals
c)
baceteria
29.
______ make protein for the cell.  
a)
Nuclei
b)
Ribosomes
c)
Endoplasmic reticulum
d)
Vacuoles 
30.
Which of the following are prokaryotic cells?
a)
plants
b)
animals
c)
baceteria
31.
Eukarytoes have Many membrane-bound organelles? True or False
a)
True 
b)
False
32.
Eukaryotes include animal cells and plant cells? True or False?
a)
True
b)
False
33.
Eukaryotes have a cell membrane?
a)
True 
b)
False
34.
Eukaryotes include animal cells and plant cells? True or False?
a)
True
b)
False
35.
______ make protein for the cell.  
a)
Nuclei
b)
Ribosomes
c)
Endoplasmic reticulum
d)
Vacuoles 
36.
Which type of cell contains a nucleus?
a)
Prokaryotic
b)
Eukaryotic
37.
Eukaryotes contain DNA and ribosomes?
a)
True
b)
False
38.
Where are proteins made?
a)
Golgi body
b)
Mitoichondrion
c)
Chromosomes
d)
Ribosomes
39.
which of the following transports material within the cell?
a)
Golgi apparatus 
b)
Endoplasmic reticulum
c)
cell wall 
d)
ribosomes
40.
Which of the following is an enzyme filled organelle that breaks down waste in the cell?
a)
lysosomes
b)
chloroplast
c)
mitochondria 
d)
Golgi apparatus 
41.
The major function of ribosomes is to
a)
Make fats
b)
Synthesize protein
c)
Digest protein
d)
Make sugars
42.

What is the function of a chloroplast?

a)

makes proteins for animal cells

b)

allows materials in and out of the cell

c)

provides structure and support

d)

absorbs sunlight for photosynthesis

43.

A large central vacuole is found in a _____ cell.

a)

animal

b)

plant

44.
I store water in both plant and animal cells. What am I?
a)
cytoplasm
b)
ribosomes
c)
vacuole
d)
lysosomes
45.
I am located in the nucleus – I’m the genetic material of a cell
a)
cytoplasm
b)
membrane
c)
chromosomes/DNA
d)
vacuole
46.
I am found in plant cells. I am rigid, strong & stiff. I give support to the plant cell.  I give the cell it's box shape
a)
cell membrane
b)
cell wall
c)
chlorophyll
d)
mitochondria
47.
Functions in energy production, known as the energy factory of the cell
a)
mitochondria
b)
chloroplast
c)
vacuole
d)
cytoplasm
48.
The control center that controls all the functions of the cell
a)
cytoplasm
b)
cell wall
c)
cell membrane
d)
nucleus
49.
Contains chlorophyll and is where photosynthesis takes place. Found in plant cells only.
a)
mitochondria
b)
chloroplast
c)
vacuole
d)
cytoplasm
50.
Semi-permeable layer around the cell that encloses the contents of the cell
a)
nucleus
b)
cell membrane
c)
cell wall
d)
chloroplast
51.
jelly-like substance that is located between the cell membrane and the nucleus
a)
mitochondria
b)
chloroplast
c)
vacuole
d)
cytoplasm
52.
There are 60 - 90 ______ cells in an adult human body.
a)
million
b)
billion
c)
trillion
d)
thousands
53.
Instrument used to see the first cell.
a)
microscope
b)
telescope
c)
binoculars
d)
magnifying glass
54.
The parts of cells.
a)
moelcules
b)
organelles
c)
cells
d)
tissues
55.
One type of Carbohydrate.
a)
fructose
b)
protein
c)
starch
d)
glucose
56.
One part of a cell that allows water and food to pass in and out.
a)
cell
b)
organelle
c)
mitochondira
d)
channel
57.
Carrier of Bubonic Plague in Europe in the 17th century.
a)
flea
b)
tick
c)
mammal
d)
minnow
58.
The smallest unit of life.
a)
organelle
b)
molecule
c)
tissue
d)
cell
59.
The control center of a cell.
a)
mitochondria
b)
nucleus
c)
channel
d)
quarks
60.
Building blocks that are smaller than atoms.
a)
moelcules
b)
mitosis
c)
quarks
d)
organelles
61.
Communities of living things interacting with non-living things.
a)
ecosystem
b)
community
c)
sphere
d)
population
62.
Cellular conversion of the sun's energy.
a)
respiration
b)
fermentation
c)
photosynthesis
d)
chemosynthesis
63.
The process that makes new cells.
a)
meiosis
b)
mitosis
c)
binary fission
d)
binary fusion
64.
The information or blue print of a cell.
a)
dna
b)
rna
c)
tap
d)
pqr
65.
When cells begin to divide uncontrolled.
a)
tissue
b)
organelle
c)
cell
d)
cancer
66.
Another name for Earth.
a)
ecosystem
b)
population
c)
community
d)
biosphere
67.
Animals and plants that live in one place.
a)
community
b)
sphere
c)
population
d)
ecosystem
68.
Most common element found in your body.
a)
nitrogen
b)
hydrogen
c)
oxygen
d)
krypton
69.
The part of the cell that photosynthesis takes place.
a)
chloroplasts
b)
channel
c)
nucleus
d)
mitochondria
70.
Part of a cell called the "power house."
a)
trilipid
b)
mitochondria
c)
channel
d)
nucleus
71.

Which of these is NOT true of organelles(cell parts)?

a)

Organelles perform a certain function for a cell.

b)

Organelles are membrane-enclosed structures in a cell.

c)

Organelles are all the same inside a particular animal.

d)

Organelles are separated from the other parts of the cell.

72.
Which type of cell?
a)
Prokaryote
b)
Eukaryote
73.
Has cytoplasm
a)
Prokaryote
b)
Eukaryote
c)
both
d)
yes
74.
Which type of cell?
a)
Prokaryote
b)
Eukaryote
75.
Which type of cell?
a)
Prokaryote
b)
Eukaryote
c)
Mixed
76.
Eukaryotes have true nucleus? True or False?
a)
True
b)
False
77.
Which type of cell has no nucleus?
a)
Eukaryote
b)
Prokaryote
c)
Animal
d)
Plant
78.
Prokaryotes have contains membrane-bound organelles. True or False?
a)
True
b)
False
79.
Are prokaryotes multicellular or unicellular? 
a)
Multicellular
b)
Unicellular
80.

which is NOT an example of an organelle?

a)

mitochondrion

b)

nucleus

c)

heart

d)

cell membrane

81.
Which type of tissue is responsible for the movement of body parts?
a)
Connective
b)
Muscle
c)
Nervous
d)
Epithelial
82.
Every organ is made up of one or more: 
a)
Organ Systems
b)
Tissues
c)
Muscles
d)
Bones
83.
Which of these can only be found in a plant cell?
a)
 A nucleus
b)
A vacuole
c)
A chloroplast
d)
A mitochondrion
84.
Which instrument is credited for helping scientists develop cell theory?
a)
 the microscope
b)
a hand lens
c)
an electronic balance
d)
a thermometer
85.
Which statement is correct?
a)
A group of organs work together to form an organ system
b)
Tissues that have the same function form an organ system
c)
Cell that have the same function form an organ
d)
Organ systems working together form a tissue
86.
Two examples of organ systems in the human body are - 
a)
digestive system and respiratory system
b)
circulatory system and fluid system
c)
blood system and food system
d)
nervous system and stomach system
87.
The levels of organization from the simplest to the most complex are
a)
Cells, tissues, organs, organ systems, organism
b)
Organisms, organs, tissues, cells, organ systems
c)
Cells, organs, organ systems, tissues, organism
d)
Tissues, cells, organs, organism
88.
A group of different tissues working together is - 
a)
an organ
b)
an organ system
c)
a   prokaryote
d)
a cell
89.
The green pigment in plants is due to the presence of 
a)
chlorophyll
b)
Chlorine
c)
Chlorophyta
d)
chromatophores
90.
A group of the same type of cells that work together for a purpose are called -
a)
 a tissue
b)
an organ
c)
an organ system
d)
an unicellular organism
91.
This organelle helps plants keep their rigid structure. 
a)
Cell wall
b)
Cell membrane
c)
Chloroplast
d)
Nucleus
92.
If there is 5 percent water inside a cell and 5 percent water outside a cell
a)
more water will move inside the cell
b)
more water will move outside the cell
c)
There will be no movement of water cells
93.
Permeable means
a)
things can pass through
b)
the concentration levels are different
c)
it is permanent
d)
things are stuck
94.
Osmosis is the movement of _____ across a membrane.
a)
food
b)
energy
c)
oxygen
d)
water
95.
Controls what enters and leaves the cell
a)
Cell Membrane
b)
Ribosome
c)
Chloroplast
d)
Vacuole
96.
When using the microscope, you should always start with this objective lens
a)
low power
b)
high power
97.
The green pigment in plants is due to the presence of 
a)
chlorophyll
b)
Chlorine
c)
Chlorophyta
d)
chromatophores
98.
This organelle helps plants keep their rigid structure. 
a)
Cell wall
b)
Cell membrane
c)
Chloroplast
d)
Nucleus
99.
What is the fluid inside a cell called? 
a)
Endoplasimic Reticulum
b)
Orange Juice
c)
Water
d)
Cytoplasm
100.
Where is DNA stored in a cell? 
a)
Lysosomes
b)
Golgi Complex
c)
Ribosomes
d)
Nucleus
101.
Which organelle is only found in a plant cell? 
a)
nucleus
b)
chloroplast
c)
mitochondria
d)
cell membrane
102.

What is cell?

a)
The basic structural and functional unit of all living organisms.
b)
A planet in the solar system
c)
A musical instrument
d)
A type of fruit
103.
Type of membrane surrounding cells.
a)
trilipid
b)
bipedal
c)
channel
d)
bilipid
104.

__________ organisms consist of many cells. Humans are __________ organisms with trillions of cells specialized to do certain tasks.

a)

single celled

b)

multicellular

105.

An action or change in behavior that occurs as a result of a stimulus.

a)

organism

b)

cell

c)

response

d)

stimulus

106.

Any change or signal in the environment that can make an organism react in some way.

a)

organism

b)

cell

c)

response

d)

stimulus

107.

The basic unit of structure and function in living things.

a)

organism

b)

cell

c)

response

d)

stimulus

108.

A living thing.

a)

organism

b)

cell

c)

response

d)

stimulus

109.

Restricted blood flow can cause

a)

hypertension

b)

atherosclerosis

c)

breathing difficulty

d)

angina

110.

________separate the left part of the heart from the right part of the heart to prevent mixture of oxygenated and deoxygenated blood.

a)

Right ventricle

b)

Right atrium

c)

Semilunar valve

d)

Septum

111.

The thromboplastins in the presence of __________and __________, convert prothrombin to thrombin.

I. sodium ion

II. vitamin K

III. potassium

IV. calcium ion

a)

I and II

b)

II and IV

c)

I and IV

d)

II and III

112.

Organs transplant fails if the

a)

excess heparin found in blood

b)

recipient is not ready for transplant

c)

organ is perceived as a toxin by the recipient body

113.

Which of the following statement is not true about the function of lymphatic system?

a)

Transport fatty acid and glycerol molecules

b)

Produce antibodies

c)

Returns the interstitial fluid back into circulatory system

d)

Transports glucose and amino acid molecules

114.

What is the function of pulmonary circulation?

a)

To deliver blood to all parts of the body

b)

To deliver blood to lungs

c)

To deliver blood to all parts of the body except the lungs

d)

To deliver blood to body cells

115.

Heart is made up of

a)

cardiac muscle

b)

smooth muscle

c)

skeletal muscle

116.

Restricted blood flow can cause

a)

hypertension

b)

atherosclerosis

c)

breathing difficulty

d)

angina

117.

The thromboplastins in the presence of __________and __________, convert prothrombin to thrombin.

I. sodium ion

II. vitamin K

III. potassium

IV. calcium ion

a)

I and II

b)

II and IV

c)

I and IV

d)

II and III

118.

Bella is a girl with blood group AB. She can donate blood to______

a)

Jasmine with blood group A

b)

Danial with blood group O

c)

Rita with blood group B

d)

James with blood group AB

119.

Pulmonary veins transport

a)

red oxygenated blood

b)

deoxygenated blood from the heart to the lungs

c)

oxygenated blood from the lungs to the heart

d)

bluish red deoxygenated blood

120.

Which of the following statement is not true about the function of lymphatic system?

a)

Transport fatty acid and glycerol molecules

b)

Produce antibodies

c)

Returns the interstitial fluid back into circulatory system

d)

Transports glucose and amino acid molecules

121.

Heart is made up of

a)

cardiac muscle

b)

smooth muscle

c)

skeletal muscle

122.

Organs transplant fails if the

a)

excess heparin found in blood

b)

recipient is not ready for transplant

c)

organ is perceived as a toxin by the recipient body

123.

Bella is a girl with blood group AB. She can donate blood to______

a)

Jasmine with blood group A

b)

Danial with blood group O

c)

Rita with blood group B

d)

James with blood group AB

124.

Pulmonary veins transport

a)

red oxygenated blood

b)

deoxygenated blood from the heart to the lungs

c)

oxygenated blood from the lungs to the heart

d)

bluish red deoxygenated blood

125.

Protein containing iron is known as

a)

haemoglobin

b)

hormone

c)

globulin

d)

fibrinogen

126.

The 'lub' sound produced after

a)

semilunar valves close

b)

atria are fully contracted

c)

ventricles start to relax

d)

bicuspid valve and tricuspid valve suddenly close

127.

The 'lub' sound produced after

a)

semilunar valves close

b)

atria are fully contracted

c)

ventricles start to relax

d)

bicuspid valve and tricuspid valve suddenly close

128.

What are the characteristics of artery?

a)

Thick, less muscular and elastic

b)

Thin, less muscular and less elastic

c)

Thin, muscular and less elastic

d)

Thick, muscular and elastic

129.

_______________is located between left vetricle and left atrium.

a)

Semilunar valve

b)

Bicuspid valve

c)

Tricuspid valve

130.

Which organism has open blood circulatory system?

a)

Frog

b)

Fish

c)

Prawn

d)

Human

131.

________is a threadlike protein fibre that forms a network on the wound surface to close the wound to prevent excessive blood loss.

a)

Fibrin

b)

Thrombin

c)

Prothrombin

d)

Fibrinogen

132.

Which of the following is the function of the cell above?

a)

For blood clotting

b)

To transport oxygen

c)

To defend against infection

133.

Which of the following is the main circulatory fluid in our body

a)

Plasma

b)

Blood

c)

Interstitial fluid

134.

Veins have valves to

a)

prevent the veins from collapse

b)

prevent the back flow of blood

c)

restrict blood flow

135.

How many chambers does a frog's heart have?

a)

1

b)

2

c)

3

d)

4

136.

What is the antigen on blood group O?

a)

Antigen A

b)

Antigen B

c)

Antigen A and Antigen B

d)

None

137.

Which of the chambers has the highest pressure?

a)

Right verticle

b)

Left atrium

c)

Left verticle

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