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Bio review midterm (NVLA)

Total questions: 94

Worksheet time: 59mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is DNA

a)

Nucleic acid that contains the genetic info for cell growth, division, & function

b)

A structure within the cell that bears the generic material.

c)

A structure that typically consists of 2 matching helices interwined around an exis

d)

An enzyme involved in the replication process of DNA

2.

What does DNA do

a)

DNA contains the genetic information needed for an organism to develop.

b)

DNA is protein which is made from amino acid

c)

Deoxyribonucleic acid

d)

none of the above

3.

Where is DNA located.

a)

nucleus

b)

mitochondria

c)

matrix

d)

cytoplasm

4.

What is the structure of DNA (Main Parts)

a)

sugar and phosphate

b)

sugar and base

c)

nitrogen and base

d)

phosphate and base.

5.

Which bases pair together in DNA.

a)
  • A binds with t

  • T binds with t

  • C binds with t

  • G binds with t

b)
  • A binds with g

  • T binds with t

  • C binds with a

  • G binds with u

c)
  • A binds with T

  • T binds with A

  • C binds with G

  • G binds with C

d)
  • g binds with a

  • T binds with A

  • C binds with a

  • Gtbinds with C

6.
  • How does DNA replicate?

a)

Double Helix

b)

One helix

c)

tRNA

d)

mRNA

7.
  • How does the structure of DNA determine the structure of a protein?

a)

Determines the sequence of nucleotides, which then determines the sequence of amino acids

b)

Through many steps.

c)

Determines the sequence through the amino acids which determines the nucleotide

d)

All the above

8.

What is RNA

a)

Process where mRNA is coded to make the amino acid sequence of proteins

b)

A nucleic acid that is generally single stranded a

c)

A set of 3 adjacent nucleotides specifying for the type amino acid

d)

The building block of protein in which each is coded for by a codon

9.

What does RNA do

a)

Convert the stored information in DNA proteins

b)

Same thing as DNA

c)

creates proteins

d)

all of the above

10.

Where is RNA located in the cell

a)

Nucleus

b)

cytoplasm

c)

Mitochondria

d)

Both A and B

11.

What is the structure of RNA

a)

Nucleotide , ribose sugar, phosphate group.

b)

Same as DNA

c)

Just sugar

d)

Just phosphate

12.

What are the pairs for RNA

a)
  • A binds with T

  • T binds with A

  • C binds with G

  • G binds with C

b)
  • A binds with U

  • U binds with A

  • C binds with G

  • G binds with C

c)
  • A binds with G

  • G binds with A

  • C binds with T

  • G binds with C

d)
  • A binds with T

  • T binds with A

  • C binds with U

  • U binds with C

13.

What are Condos

a)

Three nucleolus

b)

Two nucleolus

c)

One nucleolus

d)

None

14.

What are anti-codons RNA

a)

Three condons that form tRNA

b)

Two condons that form tRNA

c)

One condons that form RNA

15.

What are the three different RNA

a)

mRNA, tRNA, rRNA

b)

DNA,RNA, mRNA

c)

none of the above

d)

DNA, mRNA, rRNA

16.

What are the difference between the three types of RNA

a)

tRNA: Transfer

mRNA Messenger

rRNA: ribsomal

b)

tRNA:Messenger

mRNA: ribsomal

c)

None of the above

d)

Their is no difference

17.

What are exons and introns

a)

Exons: Coding for DNA or RNA

introns: Non-coding sequence in DNA or RNA

b)

introns: Coding for DNA or RNA

Exons: Non-coding sequence in DNA or RNA

c)

None of the above

d)

Exons are cooled introns are not

18.

What is Transcription and Translation.

a)

Translation: Process where mRNA is coded to make the amino acid sequence of proteins

Transcription: Process of making a copy of generic info stored in DNA into mRNA

b)

Translation: Process of making a copy of generic info stored in DNA into mRNA

c)

Transcription: Process where mRNA is coded to make the amino acid sequence of proteins

d)

None of the above

19.
  • Biotic limiting factors

a)

food, mates, and competition with other organisms for resources.

b)

Cars

c)

Food, Cars, mates and predators.

d)

None of the above

20.

abiotic limiting factors.

a)

space, temperature, altitude, and amount of sunlight available in an environment

b)

temperature and altitude

c)

None of thabove

d)

Space, amount of sunlight.

21.

Abiotic meaning

a)

Both living and none living part of an ecosystem

b)

a non-living part of an ecosystem that shapes its environment

c)

living or once living components of a community

d)

None of the above

22.

Biotic meaning

a)

Living organism within an ecosystem

b)

Non-living organisms within an ecosystem

c)

Both

d)


None of the above

23.

Density dependent meaning

a)

Both A and B

b)

factors that affect the per capita growth rate of a population differently depending on how dense the population already is

c)

None of the above

d)

any force that affects the size of a population of living things regardless of the density of the population

24.

Density independent meaning

a)

any force that affects the size of a population of living things regardless of the density of the population

b)

Both A and B

c)

None of the above

d)

a factor whose effects on the size or growth of a population vary with the population density.

25.

Density dependent limiting factors.

a)

disease, competition, and predation

b)

disease, competition

c)

disease,

d)

predation

26.

density independent limiting factors

a)

food or nutrient limitation, pollutants in the environment, and climate extremes

b)

food, and climate extremes

c)

nutrient limitation,

d)

food or nutrient limitation,

27.

Exponential Growth meaning

a)

Rapid decrease

(Looks like an S)

b)

Rapid increase

(Looks like a J)

c)

None of the above

d)

Steady increase

(Straight line)

28.

Logistic growth meaning

a)

rapid increase

(Looks like a J)

b)

Population that is influenced and has a sustainable maximum carrying capacity.

c)

Rapid decrease.

d)

None of the above

29.

Carrying Capacity Meaning

a)

Maximum population size

b)

Lowest population size

c)

half a population

d)

None of the above.

30.

Factors that can affect Carrying Capacity

a)

Food supply, Water supply, Habitat, Temperature.

b)

Food supply

c)

Oxygen supply, water supply

d)

Heat and droughts.

31.

Keystone species meaning

a)

A species that has a large impact on an ecosystem.

b)

A species that has little impact within an ecosystem

c)

None of the above

d)

An abundance of a species.

32.

What does biodiversity meaning

a)
  1. the variety of life in the world or in a particular habitat or ecosystem.

b)

The affect within an ecosystem.

c)

An animal

d)

None of the above

33.

What are some factors that can influence biodiversity

a)

Climate change, food supply, water supply, natural disasters and more.

b)

Food, air, water, technology and more.

c)

None of the above

d)

Cars

34.

What is food chain definition

a)

sequence of organisms where nutrients and energy is transferred

b)

consists of all the food chains in a single ecosystem.

c)

Energy transfers

d)

Peanut butter

35.

Definition of food web

a)

consists of all the food chains in a single ecosystem.

b)

sequence of organisms where nutrients and energy is transferred from one organism to the other

c)

Yes

d)

Peanut butter

36.

What is the difference between the food web and food chain

a)

Food chain follows a single path whereas food web follows multiple paths

b)

Food chain follows many paths while food web only follows with one path

c)

food chain starts with a reproducer and food web starts with decomposers

d)

Their is no difference

37.

What is the sequence of energy flow

a)

producers, primary consumers, secondary consumers, tertiary consumers, decomposers

b)

producers, primary consumers, secondary consumers, tertiary consumers

c)

primary consumers, secondary consumers,

d)

secondary consumers, tertiary consumers, decomposers

38.

What is a producers

a)

an organism that creates its own food or energy.

b)

An organism that eats other organisms for energy.

c)

None of the above

d)

No

39.

What is a primary consumer

a)

The organisms that eat the producers

b)

The organisms that makes its own energy.

c)

None of the above

d)

coconut

40.

What is a secondary consumer

a)

organisms that receive their energy from primary consumers

b)

None of the above

c)

They make their own energy

d)

Both

41.

What is a tertiary consumer

a)

carnivores that feed largely on the primary consumers and secondary consumers

b)

Animal that feeds of producer

c)

None of the above

d)

si

42.

What is another name for the tertiary consumer

a)

Apex preadtor

b)

Consumer

c)

Producer

d)

Plant

43.

What percent of energy is lost when it is transferred in the trophic level

a)

90%

b)

75%

c)

25$

d)

10%

44.

What is biomass

a)

the mass of living biological organisms in a given area or ecosystem at a given time

b)

The mass of a single living thing

c)

None of the above

d)

all

45.

What happens when Biomass changes from trophic level to trophic level.

a)

The biomass decrease as you move up in the trophic level

b)

The biomass increase as you move up

c)

Biomass doesn't change

d)

Biomass changes

46.

What is the carbon cycle

a)

the process that moves carbon between plants, animals, and microbes; minerals in the earth; and the atmosphere.

b)

the process that moves carbon between microbes; minerals in the earth; and the atmosphere.

c)

the process that moves carbon between plants, animals,

d)

the process that moves carbon between plants,

47.

How does carbon move through the ecosystem

a)

Plants on land and in the ocean convert carbon dioxide to biomass (like leaves and stems) through photosynthesis. The carbon returns to the atmosphere when the plants decay, are eaten and digested by animals, or burn in fires.

b)

Plants on land and in the ocean convert carbon dioxide to biomass (like leaves and stems) through photosynthesis.

c)

Plants on land and in the ocean convert carbon dioxide to biomass

d)

Plants on land and in the ocean convert carbon dioxide to biomass (like leaves and stems) through photosynthesis.

48.

What is a carbon sink

a)

any system that absorbs more carbon than it releases, effectively removing carbon dioxide (CO2) from the atmosphere and storing it in solid or liquid form

b)

any system that absorbs more carbon than it releases

c)

None of the above

d)

Both a and b

49.

What are some of the biggest carbon sink sources

a)

ocean, soil and forests

b)

ocean, soil

c)

ocean forests

d)

Just the ocean

50.

Photosynthesis equation

a)

6CO2 + 6H2O → C6H12O6 + 6O2

b)

C6H12O6 + 6O2 --> 6CO2 + 6H2O + Chemical Energy (in ATP)

c)

6CO2 + 6H2O

d)

None of the above

51.

Factors that affect the rate of photosynthesis

a)

light intensity, carbon dioxide concentration, and temperature

b)

light intensity, carbon dioxide concentration

c)

light intensity, carbon dioxide, temperature

d)

carbon dioxide concentration, and temperature

52.

Light independent

a)

The light-dependent reactions use light energy to make two molecules needed for the next stage of photosynthesis: the energy storage molecule ATP and the reduced electron carrier NADPH.

b)

The light-dependent reactions use the energy storage molecule ATP and the reduced electron carrier NADPH.

c)

None of the above

d)

The light-dependent reactions use light energy to make two molecules needed for the next stage of photosynthesis: the energy storage molecule ATP

53.

light-dependent reactions reactants

a)

H20 (water), ADP, and NADP+

b)

Water (H20)

c)

ADP and H20

d)

ADP, and NADP+

54.

light-dependent reactions products

a)

ATP and NADPH

b)

ATP only

c)

NADPH only

d)

none of the above

55.

What are the Calvin cycle recants

a)

CO2, ATP, and NADPH

b)

ATP, and NADPH

c)

CO2,and NADPH

d)

CO2, ATP,

56.

What is the Calvin cycle products

a)

glyceraldehyde 3-phosphate, or G3P, which will be used to produce glucose. Other products are ADP and NADP+

b)

glyceraldehyde 3-phosphate, or G3P,

c)

glyceraldehyde 3-phosphate, or G3P, which will be used to produce glucose.

d)

ADP and NADP+

57.

Functions of Chloroplasts

a)

produce energy through photosynthesis and oxygen-release processes, which sustain plant growth and crop yield

b)

sustain plant growth and crop yield

c)

produce energy through photosynthesis

d)

oxygen-release processes, which sustain plant growth and crop yield

58.

What is the function of the stomata

a)

It allows the plant to take on carbon dioxide

b)

Takes in H20

c)

Takes in the oxygen in the atmosphere

d)

none of the above

59.

What is the function of the grana

a)

The grana is the site of light reactions of photosynthesis

b)

It create oxygen

c)

To create carbon dioxide

d)

None of the above

60.

What is the function of the stroma

a)

provide volume around the different structures inside of the chloroplast for protection

b)

provides nutrients to the tissue or organ and removes waste and extra fluid.

c)

help support organs and act as connective tissue for particular organs

d)

All of the above

61.
  • Steps plants complete to create sugar from sunlight.

a)

Plants use the energy of the sun to change water and carbon

b)

Water and carbon dioxide change into a sugar called glucose. This processes is also called photosynthesis which is very important for plants.

c)

Plants use the energy of the sun to change water and carbon dioxide into a sugar called glucose

d)

None of the above

62.

What does ATP stand for??

a)

Adenosine triphosphate

b)

ATP is the name

c)

Carbon Dioxide

d)

None of the above

63.

What is ATP

a)

(ATP) is the source of energy for use and storage at the cellular level

b)

ATP is just energy which is also used as storage

c)

None of the above

d)

Both A and B

64.
  • How does ATP release energy?

a)

the ATP molecule splits off one of its three phosphates, becoming ADP (Adenosine di-phosphate) + phosphate

b)

the ATP molecule splits off one of its three phosphates, becoming ADP (Adenosine di-phosphate) + phosphate

c)

the ATP molecule splits off one of its three phosphates, becoming ADP (Adenosine di-phosphate) + phosphate

d)

All the above

65.

What is an enzyme?

a)

Enzymes are proteins that help speed up metabolism, or the chemical reactions in our bodies

b)

Enzymes are proteins that slow down the process or metabolism, that occurs within our bodies

c)

None of the above

d)

Both and and b

66.

What are 4 Macromolecules

a)
  • Proteins, carbohydrates, lipids, and nucleic acids

b)

Water, oxygen, carbon. light

c)

None of the above

d)

Nutter butter

67.

monomers for Macromolecules proteins

a)

Amino acids

b)

Fatty acids

c)

Acids

d)

None of the above

68.

What is the monomer of Macromolecules Carbohydrates

a)

Monosaccharides

b)

Proteins

c)

Fatty acids

d)

Lipids

69.

What is the Monomer for Macromolecules Lipids

a)

Fatty acids

b)

Proteins

c)

Carbohydrates

d)

None of the above

70.

What is the Monomer of Macromolecules Nucleic acids

a)

Nucleotides

b)

Proteins

c)

Acids

d)

Coconuts

71.

How are macromolecules produced

a)

by joining monomers, or single molecules, together in a long chain

b)

By just joining all the monomers

c)

None of the above

d)

Yes

72.

Celluar resperation balnced equation

a)

C 6 H 12 O 6 + 6 O 2 --> 6 CO 2 + 6 H 2 O + ATP

b)

6CO2 + 6H2O → C6H12O6 + 6O2

c)

None of the above

d)

Both of the above

73.

Functions of cellular respiration

a)

The purpose of cellular respiration is to make energy, or ATP, for the cell

b)

The purpose of cellular respiration is to make energy

c)

The purpose of cellular respiration is the cell

d)

None of the above

74.

The relationships between photosynthesis and cellular respiration

a)

Photosynthesis makes glucose and oxygen, which are used in cellular respiration to produce ATP and carbon dioxide. Photosynthesis and cellular respiration are interconnected and form the carbon cycle.

b)

Photosynthesis makes glucose and oxygen, which, Photosynthesis and cellular respiration are interconnected and form the carbon cycle.

c)

cellular respiration to produce ATP and carbon dioxide. Photosynthesis and cellular respiration are interconnected and form the carbon cycle.

d)

Photosynthesis makes glucose and oxygen, which are used in cellular respiration to produce ATP and carbon dioxide.

75.

How does ATP release energy?

a)

When one phosphate group is removed by breaking a phosphoanhydride bond in a process called hydrolysis, energy is released, and ATP is converted to adenosine diphosphate

b)

When one phosphate group is removed by breaking a phosphoanhydride bond in a process called hydrolysis, energy is released, and ATP is converted to adenosine diphosphate

c)

When one phosphate group is removed by breaking a phosphoanhydride

d)

All the above

76.

What is the difference between aerobic and anaerobic respiration

a)

Aerobic needs air and anaerobic doesn't.

b)

Anaerobic needs air and Aerobic doesn't

c)

None of the above

d)

No

77.

Enzyme functions

a)

Enzymes are proteins that help speed up chemical reactions in our bodies

b)

Enzyme slow down the reactions within our bodiess

c)

None of the above

d)

Coconuts

78.

What is glycolysis

a)

A process in which glucose (sugar) is partially broken down by cells in enzyme reactions that do not need oxygen

b)

A process in which glucose (sugar) is partially broken down by cells in enzyme reactions that does need oxygen

c)

Both of the above

d)

None of the above

79.

What are glycolysis reactants and products

a)

In glycolysis, the reactant is a glucose molecule and the products are 2 molecules of pyruvate, 2 ATPs and 2 NADH.

b)

None of the above

c)

All the above

d)

Both A and B

80.

Where does glycolysis take place in a cell

a)

cytoplasm

b)

Mitochondria

c)

None of the above

d)

Nucleus

81.

How many atp molecules are produced during glycolysis

a)

4

b)

8

c)

3

d)

6

82.

What is the krebs cycle in cellular respiration

a)

Krebs cycle, also known as the citric acid or tricarboxylic acid cycle, is a cyclic pathway of enzymatic

b)

Krebs cycle, a cyclic pathway of enzymatic reactions which oxidizes the compounds derived from glucose, fatty acids and amino acids in the matrix of mitochondria

c)

Krebs cycle, also known as the citric acid or tricarboxylic acid cycle, is a cyclic pathway of enzymatic reactions which oxidizes the compounds derived from glucose, fatty acids and amino acids in the matrix of mitochondria

d)

None of the above

83.

What are the recants of the Krebs Cycle

a)

Acetyl CoA, NAD + ^+ +, and FAD + ^+ +

b)

None of the above

c)

H202+CoA-FAD

d)

Only H202

84.

What are the products of the Krebs Cycle

a)

carbon dioxide, NADH, FADH2, and ATP or GTP.

b)

carbon dioxide, NADH, FADH2,

c)

, NADH, FADH2, and ATP or GTP.

d)

None of the above

85.

Where within the cell does the Krebs cycle take place

a)

matrix

b)

mitochondria

c)

Matrix of the mitochondria

d)

all of the above

86.

How many atp molecules are produced during the krebs cycle

a)

2

b)

6

c)

10

d)

4

87.

What is the electron transport chain

a)

electrons are passed from one molecule to another, and energy released in these electron transfers is used to form an electrochemical gradient

b)

electrons are passed from one molecule to another, and energy released in these electron transfers

c)

Non of the above

d)

Both

88.

What are the products of the Electron transport chain

a)

NAD+, FAD, water, and ATP

b)

NAD+, FAD, water

c)

NAD+, FAD, and ATP.

d)

None of the above

89.

What are the recants of the Electron transport chain

a)

NADH, FADH2, protons, ADP, and oxygen

b)

NADH, FADH2, protons, ADP,

c)

NADH, FADH2, protons,and oxygen

d)

None of the above

90.

Where does the electron transport chain take place within the cell

a)

inner mitochondrial membrane,

b)

cytoplasm

c)

Nucleolus

d)

None of the above

91.

How many ATP molecules are produced during Electron transport chain

a)

30

b)

20

c)

38

d)

15

92.

Where does anaerobic respiration take place in a cell

a)

cytoplasm

b)

Nucleolus

c)

None of the above

d)

Both

93.

What is produced during lactic acid fermentation

a)

lactic acid (lactate) and NAD+

b)

lactic acid (lactate)

c)

NAD+

d)

None of the above

94.

What organisms perform lactic acid fermentation

a)

fungi

b)

producers

c)

consumers

d)

apex predators