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Quarter 1 Retake Quizizz

Total questions: 92

Worksheet time: 2hrs 37mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Examples of a producer
a)
frog
b)
algae
c)
worm
d)
mouse
2.
What is a producer?
a)
an organism that gets energy from eating other organisms
b)
an organisms that uses sunlight to make its own food
c)
an organism that gets energy from eating dead organisms, non-living material or waste
d)
an organism that uses chemical energy to make its own food
3.
In the energy pyramid here, which organisms have the most energy available?
a)
Producers
b)
Carnivores
c)
Herbivores
d)
Top Predator
4.
In the energy pyramid below, which organism has the least amount of energy available?
a)
Producers
b)
Herbivores
c)
Carnivores
d)
Top Predator
5.
If there is 1000 Kcal available in the producers in trophic level 1, how much energy is available in the herbivores in trophic level 2?
a)
10 Kcal
b)
1 Kcal
c)
100 Kcal
d)
1000 Kcal
6.
Which organism recieves the least amount of energy from the producer?
a)
Owl
b)
Grasshopper
c)
Lilypad
d)
Mouse
7.
If these organisms were arranged in a food pyramid, which organism would have the least amount of total energy available?
a)
coyote
b)
insect
c)
lizard
d)
shrub
8.
The largest group of organisms found in a food web would be:
a)
Primary Consumers
b)
Producers
c)
Decomposers
d)
Tertiary Consumers
9.
A food pyramid represent the relative amount of energy in trophic levels. Which of the following correctly shows a food pyramid?
a)
A
b)
B
c)
C
d)
D
10.
A secondary consumer 
a)
eats primary consumers
b)
eats producers
c)
eats plants
11.

What amount of percentage does the energy decrease as it goes up the pyramid?

a)

100%

b)

1000%

c)

10%

d)

1%

12.
Which is represented by all of the bullfrogs living around a pond?
a)
community
b)
habitat
c)
population
13.
Which is an example of a parasitic relationship?
a)
a bee pollinates a flower
b)
a tapeworm takes nutrients from a dog
c)
an orchid lives in a tree but does not harm the tree
14.
Barnacles grow on whales.  Whales give the barnacles a place to live but the barnacles do not help or harm the whale.  Which type of relationship is this?
a)
commensalism
b)
mutualism
c)
parasitiesm
15.
In which type of relationship do both species benefit?
a)
parasitism
b)
mutualism
c)
commensalism
16.
An organism that needs to eat other organisms to obtain energy is known as a:
a)
Autotroph
b)
Producer
c)
Consumer
d)
Mutualist
17.
The nonliving aspects of an ecosystem.
a)
Abiotic factors
b)
Biotic factors
18.
A collection of organisms that make up a community as well as all of the nonliving aspects of the environment.
a)
Population
b)
Community
c)
Habitat
d)
Ecosystem
19.

What happens when different species try to occupy the same niche?

a)

The species compete with each other

b)

The species cooperate with each other

c)

The species coexist with each other

d)

All of the above

20.

What is a niche?

a)

The habitat that an organism lives in

b)

An organism’s “role” in an ecosystem

c)

A type of consumer

d)

The relationship between a producer and consumer

21.
What growth pattern describes a population whose growth rate slows or stops following a period of exponential growth?
a)
logistic growth
b)
population growth
c)
exponential growth
d)
predator-prey cycle
22.

If the amount of food or resources available increases, the carrying capacity for an animal.....

a)

Stays the same

b)

Increases

c)

Decreases

d)

Fluctuates

23.
As you move upward, from level to level, in an energy pyramid, energy _____.
a)
increases
b)
decreases
c)
stays the same
d)
increases exponentially
24.
The living portions of the ecosystem.
a)
Biotic factors
b)
Abiotic factors
25.
What is the term for each step in the transfer of energy and matter within a biological community?
a)
energy path
b)
food web
c)
trophic level
d)
food pyramid
26.
What would most likely happen if the rabbit population was removed from the food chain grass —› rabbit —› fox?
a)
their would be more grass
b)
there would be less rabbits
c)
there would be more fox
27.

What is the carrying capacity mean?

a)

The number of individuals an area can carry

b)

the number of births

c)

The number of deaths an area has

d)

not sure

28.

parasites, disease, predators, are examples of what type of limiting factors?

a)

density dependent

b)

density independent

c)

survivorship

d)

type 1 curve

29.

What is the arrow pointing at?

a)

carrying capacity

b)

biotic potential

c)

density-independent

d)

density dependent

30.

Why don't populations grow indefinitely?

a)

limiting factors

b)

only biotic factors

c)

only abiotic factors

d)

none of the above

31.

An S-shaped curve is known as

a)

Exponential graph

b)

Logistic Graph

c)

Survivorship curves

d)

Graphs

32.
Which organisms are both secondary and tertiary consumers in this food web?
a)
Chemosynthetic bacteria and amphipods
b)
Zooplankton and mussels
c)
Ratfish and octopuses
d)
Galatheid crabs and zoarcid fish
33.
What type of symbiosis?  Hummingbirds feed on nectar from flowers.  The flowers are pollinated by hummingbirds as they move from flower to flower.
a)
commensalism
b)
mutualism
c)
parasitism
d)
predation
34.

The graph below shows population growth of a fruit fly population over time.

Point  ______________ shows that the fruit fly population has reached carrying capacity.

a)

Point 1

b)

Point 2

c)

Point 3

35.

Otters are important to kelp forests along the northwestern coast of the United States because they feed on sea urchins and control their population. Sea urchins feed on the kelp, and if they overpopulate, they can wipe out whole kelp forests. This is because the kelp can no longer anchor itself and simply float away. In this way, otters not only regulate the sea urchin population, but they also influence the kelp forest. Which statement best describes the role of the otter?

a)

The otter is an invasive species because they move into a new area and compete with native species, therefore harming the balance of the ecosystem.

b)

The otter is a keystone species because they move into a new area and compete with native species, therefore harming the balance of the ecosystem.

c)

The otter is an invasive species because if they are removed from the ecosystem, the food web and ecosystem can collapse.

d)

The otter is a keystone species because if they are removed from the ecosystem, the food web and ecosystem can collapse.

36.

Nonnative zebra mussels were first found in a lake near Detroit in 1988.  By 1989, it had colonized all Great Lakes waterways.  Which scenario is most likely true regarding the introduction of this species?

a)

Native fish naturally ate zebra mussels.

b)

The higher biodiversity lead to healthier lakes.

c)

Native mussels were outcompeted by Nonnative mussels for food and other resources.

d)

Native mussel populations were growing rapidly.

37.

Which of the following best explains the length of primary and secondary succession?

a)

Primary succession is shorter than secondary succession because primary succession begins with soil left behind after the disaster.

b)

Primary succession takes longer than secondary succession because primary succession begins from scratch.

c)

Primary and secondary succession take the same amount of time.

d)

Secondary succession takes longer than primary succession because secondary succession begins with no soil left after the disaster.

38.

Intraspecific competition is when _____________________

a)

2 different species complete for resources

b)

2 of the same species complete for resources

c)

both species benefit in the relationship

d)

none of the above are correct

39.

Secondary succession can begin with a forest fire.  What is left behind after the fire?

a)

nothing

b)

bare rock

c)

a thriving ecosystem

d)

 soil

40.

Primary succession may occur________________________.

a)

on an abandoned farm field

b)

on a lot bulldozed for a subdivision

c)

due to deforestation by tree farmers

d)

on an island formed by a volcanic eruption

41.

The final end point of succession is called _________________.

a)

 staged community

b)

climax community   

c)

climatic change

d)

community development

42.

The very first species to show up at the beginning of succession are called  _____________.

a)

introduced species

b)

indicator species

c)

keystone species

d)

pioneer species

43.

Which of the following is not a possible cause of ecological succession?

a)

A. fire

b)

B. flood

c)

C. earthquake

d)

D. change of season

44.

. Which of the following is an example of primary succession?

a)

A.lichens growing on rocks following a volcanic eruption

b)

B.grasses growing after a forest fire

c)

C.oak trees replacing pine trees in a forest

d)

D. non-native species introduced into a climax community

45.

Which of the following describes how an abiotic factor can impact the population dynamics in an ecosystem?

a)

A. A parasite that invades a host can reproduce and cause a decline in the host species population.

b)

B. Organisms that compete for the same resources will keep each other from overpopulating.

c)

C. Predators will prevent herbivores from depleting the plants and other resources in an ecosystem.

d)

D. Seasonal variations in temperature can cause some of the individuals in a population to die.

46.

How is primary succession different from secondary succession?

a)

Primary succession starts with soil.

b)

Secondary succession start with bare rock.

c)

Primary succession starts with bare rock, with lichens and moss.

d)

Fire is an example of primary succession.

47.

A volcano in a mountainous, wooded region erupts, spewing tons of ash and destroying the forested area around the volcano. If the volcano remains dormant during

the next 1000 years, what will probably happen?

a)

The area will be repopulated by trees, eventually becoming a

forest again.

b)

The mountains will erode and remain without life.

c)

The area will remain unchanged, covered by volcanic ash.

d)

The area will turn into a completely different habitat, such as

desert of plains.

48.

Abandoned railroad tracks are overgrown with weeds. Ten years later there are small aspen trees growing in the middle of the tracks. This change is an example of:

a)

Primary succession

b)

Biological evolution

c)

Secondary succession

d)

Heterotrophic nutrition

49.

Replacement of one type of community by another at a single place over time in a predictable series of change...

a)

symbiosis

b)

succession

c)

competition

d)

cooperation

50.
What is the order of succession shown in this figure?
a)
A, B, C, D
b)
B, A, D, C
c)
C, D, A, B
d)
D, A, B, C
51.
What type of succession is shown going from figure A to figure B?
a)
primary succession
b)
ecological succession
c)
secondary succession
d)
intermediate
52.
What is the monomer of carbohydrates?
a)
Amino Acid
b)
Nucleic Acid
c)
Triglyceride
d)
Monosaccharide
53.
Proteins are made of:
a)

Amino Acids

b)

Fatty Acids

c)

Nucleotids

d)

Monosaccharides

54.
What type of molecule is this?
a)

protein

b)

carbohydrate

c)

lipid

d)

nucleic acid

55.

This is a nucelotide monomer. What polymer is made when these monomers are joined together?

a)

protein

b)

carbohydrate

c)

lipid

d)

nucleic acid

56.
DNA and RNA are examples of
a)
lipids.
b)
carbs.
c)
proteins.
d)
nucleic acids.
57.

This macromolecule is made of CHO and provides quick energy to the cell.

a)

carbohydrates

b)

proteins

c)

nucleic acids

d)

lipids

58.

This macromolecule can form many highly complex structures.  Some of the many functions include structural support, speed up chemical reactions, and cell membrane channels.

a)

carbohydrates

b)

proteins

c)

nucleic acids

d)

lipids

59.

All of the following are functions of proteins EXCEPT

a)

catalyze/speed up chemical reactions

b)

provide quick energy

c)

make up muscles, hair, and bones

d)

support the immune system

60.
Genetic information is stored in which class of organic compounds?
a)
proteins
b)
lipids
c)
nucleic acids
d)
carbohydrates
61.
All organic compounds contain the element
a)
carbon
b)
nitrogen
c)
phosphorus
d)
sulfur
62.
Enzymes are..
a)
nucleic acids 
b)
carbohydrates 
c)
lipids 
d)
proteins 
63.
What are the functions of proteins?
a)
build structures and provide quick energy
b)
repair tissue and store long-term energy
c)
build structures/
hormones/ transport/ enzymes
d)
provide energy/ transport
64.

ELEMENTS THAT MAKE UP LIPIDS ARE: (CLICK ALL THAT APPLY)

a)

C

b)

H

c)

N

d)

O

65.

Elements in Carbohydrates are: (CHECK ALL THAT APPLY)

a)

C

b)

H

c)

N

d)

O

66.

What is the relationship between MONOMERS and POLYMERS?

a)

polymers are bent, monomers are straight

b)

polymers are made of polymers

c)

polymers are made of monomers

d)

monomers are made of triglycerides

67.

Changes in pH and temperature can ___________________ an enzyme which causes it to lose its shape and affects its function.

a)

puncture

b)

denature

c)

double

d)

delete

68.
Based on the graph, what is the optimal temperature for this enzyme? 
a)
15oC
b)
40oC
c)
30oC
d)
35oC
69.
Letter B...
a)
active site
b)
enzyme
c)
substrate
d)
products
70.
Letter D...
a)
active site
b)
enzyme
c)
substrate
d)
products
71.
An enzyme speeds up a chemical reaction in the cell but can only be used once.  True or False? 
a)
true
b)
false
72.
The structure of proteins can be changed by environmental factors such as temperature or pH.
a)
True
b)
False
73.
Amino Acids:
a)
are a type of marinade.
b)
help transport fats in the body.
c)
are the building blocks from which proteins are made.
d)
are only found in plants.
74.
Which of these is NOT true?
a)
Enzymes can denature (change shape) when the temperature gets too high.
b)
Enzymes can only be used once in a chemical reaction. 
c)
Extreme pH can denature enzymes.
d)
Enzymes speed up chemical reactions. 
75.

What is a substance called if it speeds up a chemical reaction?

a)

reusable

b)

catalyst

c)

specific

d)

fragile

76.
Enzymes need certain environmental conditions in order to function properly.  What happens when enzymes are heated to a high temperature?
a)
they die
b)
they denature
c)
they change their amino acid sequence
d)
they work better
77.
The graph shows how enzymes affect reactions in cells. Which statement best summarizes the information shown in the graph?
a)
Enzymes increase the energy of the reactants.
b)
Enzymes decrease the energy level of the products.
c)
Enzyme decrease the activation energy of the reaction.
d)
Enzymes reverse the direction of the reaction.
78.
Which of these is most likely an enzyme?  (Based on the suffix)
a)
Sucrose
b)
Saccharide
c)
Fructose
d)
Amylase
79.
What happens when enzymes are heated to a high temperature?
a)
The enzymes die.
b)
The shapes of the enzyme are altered denature
c)
The enzymes' amino acid sequence changes.
d)
The enzymes remain the same
80.
Any substance that is acted upon by an enzyme is called a(n)?
a)
Coenzyme
b)
Substrate
c)
Vitamin
d)
Polypeptide
81.

What happens to the reaction rate if an enzyme is denatured or nonfunctional?

a)

No change in the reaction rate

b)

Increase in reaction rate

c)

Decrease in reaction rate

d)

Decrease then increase in reaction rate

82.

You are carrying out an experiment with an enzyme from the human small intestine. If the enzyme in solution is saturated with substrate, the most effective way to obtain a product more quickly is to

a)

Add more enzyme

b)

Add more substrate

c)

Increase the concentration of the enzyme solution

d)

Heat the enzyme solution above 38 °C

83.

You perform an enzyme-controlled reaction. Based on your results, which of the following is true?

a)

The enzyme works best when the pH is alkaline

b)

The enzyme was most active at pH 4.6

c)

The temperature must have increased and then decreased during the course of the experiment

d)

The salinity was altered during the experiment

84.

Which of the following can be used to determine the rate of an enzyme-catalyzed reaction?

a)

The rate of substrate formed

b)

The decrease in temperature in the system

c)

The rate of enzyme used up

d)

The rate of substrate used up

85.
A substrate binds to the __________ of an enzyme.
a)
Product
b)
Inhibitor
c)
Active site
86.
Which model will temparoryly change shape when stimulated by its proper substrate.
a)
Induced fit model
b)
Lock and Key model
c)
both
d)
neither
87.
The substance(s) released from the enzyme is the _______.
a)
Product
b)
Substrate
c)
Reactant
d)
Substrate or Reactant
88.
What happens when enzymes are heated to a high temperature?
a)
The enzymes die.
b)
The shapes of the enzyme are altered or denatured
c)
The enzymes' amino acid sequence changes.
d)
The enzymes remain the same
89.

Fireflies emit light. The production of light by an organism is called bioluminescence. To generate visible light, cells in a firefly’s tail produce thousands of luciferase enzymes. Luciferase binds to a chemical called luciferin. Once bound, the luciferase enzyme speeds up a chemical reaction that combines an oxygen molecule and luciferin to produce oxyluciferin. This reaction requires energy and releases light. Which of the following best describes how the luciferase enzyme speeds up the chemical reaction?

a)

Luciferase increases the amount of time the light is visible.

b)

Luciferase decreases the amount of energy required for the reaction to start.

c)

Luciferase increases the number of sites on luciferin that must bind to oxygen.

d)

Luciferase decreases the temperature of the environment inside the body of the firefly.

90.
The portion labeled "B" represents the
a)
reaction with enzyme
b)
reaction without enzyme
c)
reactants
d)
products
91.
The portion labeled "D" represents the
a)
reaction with enzyme
b)
reaction without enzyme
c)
reactants
d)
products
92.
Each enzyme only has 1 substrate that will fit its active site.  What is this called?
a)
reusable
b)
catalyst
c)
specificity 
d)
fragile