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FGE Cumulative Fall Practice

Total questions: 57

Worksheet time: 37mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

A niche can be described as ______.

a)

The biological role of the organism in it's ecosystem

b)

The place where an organism lives

c)

An exception to the classification of species.

2.

A relationship where both organisms benefit, such as clown fish and sea anemone, is known as _______.

a)

Mutualism

b)

Commensalism

c)

Parasitism

3.

A relationship where one organism benefits and one is unaffected, such as frog and lily pad, is known as _______.

a)

Mutualism

b)

Commensalism

c)

Parasitism

4.

A relationship where one organism benefits and one is harmed, such as human and mosquito , is known as _______.

a)

Mutualism

b)

Commensalism

c)

Parasitism

5.

In order to be classified in the same population, organisms must be able to ________.

a)

Sexually Reproduce

b)

Have the same diet

c)

Look the same

6.

_________the maximum number of individuals in a population that the environment can support.

This is due to limited resources (food, shelter, space)

a)

Exponential Growth

b)

Logistic Growth

c)

Carrying Capacity

7.
An organism that gets energy from breaking down dead organisms, non-living material or waste is a(an) ___________.
a)
producer
b)
decomposer
c)
autotroph
8.

Which of the organisms in this food web is the Apex predator?

a)

Marsh Grass

b)

Hawk

c)
snake
9.
The arrows in a food chain or web represents what?
a)
They point to the organism that is being eaten.
b)
It shows how sunlight flows within an ecosystem.
c)
They show what direction the energy is flowing between organisms. 
10.
What is a carnivore?
a)
an animal that gets energy by eating other ANIMALS
b)
An animal that gets energy by eating only PLANTS
c)
an animal that gets energy by eating BOTH plants and animals
11.

Macromolecules are ______ molecules that are made up the building blocks of life.

a)

Large

b)

Small

c)

Medium

12.

_________ are individual molecules that can be added together to make a larger chain.

Examples: glucose, amino acids

a)

Monomers

b)

Polymers

c)

Saccharides

13.

________ are chains of monomers stuck together

Examples: Proteins, cellulose

a)

Monomers

b)

Polymers

c)

Saccharides

14.

Carbohydrates (C6H12O6) are also known as ________.

a)

Sugars

b)

Lipids

c)

Proteins

15.

Lipids are made of Hydrogen, Carbon, and Oxygen but are primarily known as _______.

a)

Oils and Fats

b)

Sugar

c)

Protein

16.

Which of the following is a function of Protein?

a)

Structure and Support/Speed up Processes

b)

Immediate Energy

c)

Storage of energy for long-term use.

17.

The Monomer of a nucleic acid is a ________.

a)

Nucleotide

b)

Amino Acid

c)

Monosaccharide

18.

There are two polymers of nucleic acids. What are they?

a)

DNA and RNA

b)

DNA and ENA

c)

RNA and ENA

19.

The function of enzymes is to __________ chemical recations

a)

Speed up

b)

Slow Down

c)

Stop

20.

A substrate is ______.

a)

The element a enzyme acts on

b)

The element a enzyme is looking to destroy

c)

The zone where chemical reactions occur.

21.

Which scientist is credited with developing the word "Cell" through dead plant observation (Cork)?

a)

Robert Hooke

b)

Peter Greif

c)

Ludwig van Beethoven

22.

Which are the correct 3 parts of Cell Theory?

a)

1. All living organisms are composed of one or more cells.

2. Cells are the basic unit of structure and function in an organism.

3. Cells come only from other cells.

b)

1. All living organisms are composed of singular cells only.

2. Cells are the basic unit of structure and function in an organism.

3. Cells cannot be created of destroyed.

c)

1. All living organisms are composed of multicellular cells only.

2. Cells are the basic unit of structure and function in an organism.

3. Cells cannot be created of destroyed.

23.

A cell's shape is dependent on it's _______. Think Nerve cells

a)

Function

b)

Size

c)

Color

24.

Which of the following are true to Prokaryotic cells?

a)
  1. no nucleus

no membrane-bound organelles

smaller

b)
  1. nucleus

no membrane-bound organelles

larger

c)
  1. no nucleus

no flagellum

smaller

25.

Which of the following is true when talking about Eukaryotic Cells?

a)

have a nucleus

membrane-bound organelles

larger

b)

no nucleus

membrane-bound organelles

larger

c)

have a nucleus

have a flagellum

smaller

26.
What does cytoplasm do?
a)
protects & supports organelles, and helps transport material
b)
controls cell activities
c)
releases energy from food
27.
Why is the mitochondria called the powerhouse of the cell?
a)
because it releases energy from food 
b)
because it creates food
c)
because it stores food
28.

Cell Membranes are Semi-Permeable. What does this mean?

a)

Controls what comes in and what goes out

b)

Allows everything in and everything out

c)

Keeps everything out

29.

_____ Transport involves the movement of molecules WITHOUT energy.

a)

Passive

b)

Active

c)

Monocollate

30.

When large molecules are trying to exit the cell and the membrane wraps it to bring it out, this is called.

a)

Endocytosis

b)

Exocytosis

c)

Nucleocytosis

31.

The diffusion of water is known as _____.

a)

Osmosis

b)

Crotosis

c)

Protosis

32.

When more water enters the cell than a solute, it is known as _______.

a)

Isotonic

b)

Hypertonic

c)

Hypotonic

33.

When more solute enters the cell than water, it is known as _______.

a)

Isotonic

b)

Hypertonic

c)

Hypotonic

34.

When equal parts water and solute enter the cell, it is known as _______.

a)

Isotonic

b)

Hypertonic

c)

Hypotonic

35.

ATP are high energy bonds that contain ____ phosphates.

a)

3

b)

2

c)

1

36.

What is the role of ATP in cells?

a)

It stores genetic information.

b)

It transfers energy from food breakdown to cell functions.

c)

It acts as a structural component of the cell membrane.

37.

What are the two stages of photosynthesis?

a)

Light Dependent and Light Independent (Calvin Cycle)

b)

Light Absorption and Light Reflection

c)

Light Reaction and Dark Reaction

38.

The Process in which food energy is converted into usable ATP energy

a)

Cellular Respiration

b)

Photosynthesis

c)

Fermentation

39.

Which of the following is the correct order of the stages for Cellular Respiration?

a)

Glycolysis

Krebs Cycle

Electron Transport Chain

b)

Glycolysis

Krebs Cycle

Photosynthesis

c)

Photosynthesis

Krebs Cycle

Electron Transport Chain

40.

Fermentation is a ______ process that allows Glycolysis to continue.

a)

Anaerobic

b)

Aerobic

c)

Valhelm

41.

Who are the two scientist credited with the founding of the structure of DNA?

a)

Watson and Crick

b)

Holmes and Watson

c)

Holmes and Crick

42.

Chargaff's Rules are:

a)

A-> T

C-> G

b)

A-> C

T-> G

c)

A-> G

C-> T

43.

What is the shape of the DNA molecule?

a)

Single helix

b)

Double helix

c)

Triple helix

44.

Complete the Following DNA Replication Sequence

TGTAGTAC

a)

ACATCATG

b)

CACGACGT

c)

ACGTCGTG

45.

If a piece of DNA contains 30% Adenine, how much Guanine does it contain?

a)

10%

b)

20%

c)

60%

46.

What type of bonds hold the nitrogen bases together?

a)

Cabon

b)

Hydrogen

c)

Phosphorus

47.

Which enzyme "unzips" DNA for replication?

a)

Helicase

b)

Helocause

c)

Protein-56

48.

Which enzyme assists in attaching nitrogen bases together once they are unzipped?

a)

DNA Polymerse

b)

Helicase

c)

Licase

49.
During which phase of the cell cycle does the cell spend the most time?
a)
Mitosis
b)
Cytokinesis
c)
Interphase
50.
During which part of the cell cycle is DNA copied?
a)
Mitosis
b)
Cytokinesis
c)
S phase
51.
During which parts of the cell cycle does the cell grow?
a)
G1 and G2
b)
G1 and S
c)
M phase and cytokinesis
52.
Which phase of mitosis is shown in the picture?
a)
Prophase
b)
Anaphase
c)
Telophase
53.
Which phase of mitosis is shown in the picture?
a)
Interphase
b)
Metaphase
c)
Telophase
54.
Which phase of mitosis is shown in the picture?
a)
Prophase
b)
Metaphase
c)
Anaphase
55.

When a cell splits from 1 cell to 2 this process is known as _______.

a)

Binary Fission

b)

Binary Fusion

c)

Oplicate Fusion

56.

Loose DNA located in the nucleus is known as ______

a)

Chromatin

b)

Centromere

c)

Chromosomes

57.

Package areas for DNA to be moved to new cells are known as ______

a)

Chromatin

b)

Centromere

c)

Chromosomes