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Biology Content Assessment

Total questions: 117

Worksheet time: 1hrs 15mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
Which of the following is the smallest unit of life that can carry out all life functions?
a)
the mitochondria
b)
the vacuoles
c)
the nucleus
d)
the cell
2.
Which structures are found in every living cell?
a)
cell membrane and cytoplasm
b)
chloroplasts and mitochondria
c)
a cell wall and nucleus
d)
chloroplasts and cell wall
3.
Which cell structure is found in plant and animals cells and controls what can come into or leave a cell?
a)
cell membrane
b)
cytoplasm
c)
nucleus
d)
vacuole
4.
What is the function of the cell nucleus found in both plant and animal cells?
a)
to produce energy
b)
to control cell activity
c)
to remove waste products
d)
to allow molecules to enter the cell
5.
What is the function of a cell wall?
a)
to protect and support the cell
b)
to perform different functions in each cell
c)
to prevent water from passing through it
d)
to prevent oxygen from entering the cell
6.
In what part of the plant cell does the process of photosynthesis take place?
a)
nucleus
b)
mitochondria
c)
chloroplasts
d)
vacuoles
7.
To convert the energy of glucose into  the  usable form of ATP is a function of _________.
a)
Cell Wall
b)
Cytoplasm
c)
Nucleus
d)
Mitochondria
8.
What is the main function of chloroplast?
a)
Mitosis
b)
Meiosis
c)
Translation
d)
Photosynthesis
9.

A student noticed that the freshwater plant, Elodea, produced bubbles when placed in direct light. What could the student most likely conclude?

a)

Bubbles of carbon dioxide were produced as a result of photosynthesis.

b)

Bubbles of oxygen were produced as a result of photosynthesis.

c)

Bubbles of carbon dioxide were produced as a result of cellular respiration

d)

Bubbles of oxygen were produced as a a result of cellular respiration

10.

Plant cells are able to produce their own food. This process happens in which structure?

a)

cell wall

b)

chloroplast

c)

mitochondrion

d)

vacuole

11.

These diagrams show a variety of cells from the same organism. How can cells from the same organism have such different shapes and functions?

a)

As each cell differentiates, the DNA changes so that each type of cell has different DNA once it reaches maturity.

b)

Mutations in the cells' nuclei lead to new combinations of DNA, resulting in different shapes and functions in the different types of cells.

c)

During differentiation, different parts of the DNA in each type of cell are activated, resulting in the different structure and function of the cells.

d)

During differentiation, different types of cells produce proteins which destroy the nonactive DNA, leading to cell specialization.

12.

Which statement best explains how sweating during exercise maintains homeostasis?

a)

It regulates mineral concentrations in cells.

b)

It regulates body temperature.

c)

It maintains water balance.

d)

It maintains sugar balance in cells.

13.

Which statement best explains why animals are considered heterotrophic?

a)

They are able to produce food through the process of photosynthesis.

b)

They are able to produce food through the process of respiration.

c)

They are able to obtain nutrients by decomposing plant and animal tissue.

d)

They are able to obtain nutrients by consuming other organisms or their products.

14.

Which word equation best represents the process of cellular respiration?

a)

carbon dioxide + glucose --> oxygen + water

b)

carbon dioxide + water --> glucose + oxygen

c)

glucose + oxygen ---> carbon dioxide + water

d)

oxygen + water ---> carbon dioxide + glucose

15.

Which best explains why the rate of a biochemical reaction decreases at high temperatures?

a)

The activation energy increases.

b)

The shape of the enzyme changes.

c)

The enzyme-substrate complex forms.

d)

The bonds between substrates are broken.

16.

A contractile vacuole helps protists eliminate excess liquid. This is a "pumping" process which reduces pressure inside the cell and prevents the cell from bursting. What is most likely the source of energy for this process?

a)

DNA

b)

lipids

c)

ATP

d)

ribosomes

17.

What do both prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells contain?

a)

membrane-bound organelles

b)

linear chromosomes

c)

cytoplasm

d)

a nucleus

18.

Which molecules are joined together to make proteins?

a)

fatty acids

b)

nucleic acids

c)

amino acids

d)

acetic acids

19.
Leaves are part of a plant’s shoot system. The xylem tissue in leaves transports —
a)
the bacteria needed for nitrogen fixation in root nodules
b)
the wax required to coat the surface of actively growing tissue
c)
 the water and minerals that are absorbed by the roots
d)
the oxygen that regulates the rate of carbohydrate production
20.
Enzymes are proteins that help increase the rate of chemical reactions inside cells. These proteins are composed of many simpler molecules called amino acids. Which of the following suggests that the shape of an enzyme determines the enzyme’s function?
a)
Enzymes are specific to a substrate
b)
 Enzymes can operate in a wide range of conditions.
c)
Enzymes are activated by neighboring molecules.
d)
Enzymes can be found in all life-forms.
21.

Which statement best describes the relationship between the products of photosynthesis and the reactants in cellular respiration?

a)

The products of photosynthesis serve as the reactants in cellular respiration to provide chemical energy.

b)

The products of photosynthesis combine with the reactants in cellular respiration to remove ATP from cells.

c)

The products of photosynthesis inhibit the reactants in cellular respiration in the presence of light.

d)

The products of photosynthesis change the structure of the reactants in cellular respiration in the presence of light.

22.
What is the monomer of carbohydrates?
a)
Amino Acid
b)
Nucleic Acid
c)
Triglyceride
d)
Monosaccharide
23.
Proteins are made of:
a)

Amino Acids

b)

Fatty Acids

c)

Nucleotids

d)

Monosaccharides

24.
What type of molecule is this?
a)

protein

b)

carbohydrate

c)

lipid

d)

nucleic acid

25.

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

a)

protein

b)

carbohydrate

c)

lipid

d)

nucleic acid

26.

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

a)

carbohydrates

b)

proteins

c)

nucleic acids

d)

lipids

27.

Unsaturated fats are lipids that are ____ at room temperature?

a)

solid.

b)

liquid.

c)

gas.

28.
DNA and RNA are examples of
a)
lipids.
b)
carbs.
c)
proteins.
d)
nucleic acids.
29.
The function of this macromolecule is to store and pass on genetic information to offspring.
a)
carbohydrates
b)
proteins
c)
nucleic acids
d)
lipids
30.

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

31.

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

32.

In a scientific investigation, how many variables should be changed?

a)

None

b)

One

c)

As many as possible

33.

What is biology?

a)

The study of matter and change

b)

The study of forces and motion

c)

The study of life

d)

The study of human interactions with the environment

34.

How will work be completed in Dr. Dwyer's Biology class,?

a)

Working alone with no communication or interaction.

b)

Dr. Dwyer will talk non-stop for sixty minutes.

c)

Working collaboratively with a team

35.

Assessments are worth what percent of the grade in Dr. Dwyer's Biology class?

a)

100%

b)

60%

c)

10%

d)

1%

36.

In the laboratory investigation with the radiometers, what caused the vanes to spin?

a)

light

b)

dark

c)

electricity

d)

water

37.

Why should homework be completed?

a)

It contributes to 10% of the Biology grade.

b)

To review content learned in class.

c)

To develop good habits.

d)

For all of these reasons.

38.

A sample of Martian soil moves when water is added. Does that sample contain something that is living?

a)

Yes.

b)

No.

c)

It cannot be determined.

39.

A sample of Martian soil dissolves when water is added. Does that sample contain something that is living?

a)

Yes.

b)

No.

c)

It cannot be determined.

40.

A sample of Martian soil dissolves when water is added. Does that sample contain something that is living?

a)

Yes.

b)

No.

c)

It cannot be determined.

41.

A sample of Martian soil is observed under a microscope. It has cells that consume chemicals and release waste. It responds to stimuli and reproduces. Does that sample contain something that is living?

a)

Yes.

b)

No.

c)

Probably, but further testing is needed.

42.

What will be your favorite class this year at SLUH?

a)

Biology

b)

English

c)

Math

d)

Music

43.

what are the two main branches of biology?

a)

zoology and botany

b)

legislative and executive

c)

microbiology and volcanic biology

d)

suzie and bob

44.

the human body needs to maintain a pH level between 1 and 2 in order to properly digest food.


what is true regarding the environment of the human stomach?

a)

it is basic

b)

it is neutral

c)

it is acidic

d)

it is jimmyjeffysuziebob

45.

One role of the human skin is to help protect the body against bacteria. The optimal pH of human skin is 5.5.

What is true about the pH of human skin?

a)

it is basic

b)

it is neutral

c)

it is jimmyjeffy

d)

it is acidic

46.

A biology student wanted to study how the amount of light affects the growth of aquatic plants over the course of a week. She set up two tanks with four plants in each. Both tanks were identical in every way except for the amount of light provided.

What is one thing the student could do to improve the accuracy of her results?

a)

use a greater number of plants

b)

use botany

c)

use a lower number of plants

d)

use a less amount of animals

47.

Which of the following best explains water's ability to dissolve certain substances such as glucose, but remain separate from other substances such as oils?

a)

bob is just so cold

b)

more dense in liquids and gasses

c)

there is less dens in liquid and gas

d)

Water molecules are polar, consisting of two partially positive hydrogen atoms, and one partially negative oxygen atom.

48.

Which of the following observations is best explained by water’s high surface tension?

a)

A local pond is slow to freeze, despite low air temperature.

b)

A leaf floats on the surface of a puddle.

c)

A human sweats in order to cool down.

d)

A tree takes up water from its roots.

49.

Which of the following describes the most likely way in which two water molecules will interact?

a)

A covalent bond will form between the hydrogen of one water molecule and the oxygen of the other water molecule.

b)

A metallic bond will form between the hydrogens in each water molecule.

c)

A hydrogen bond will form between the hydrogen atom of one water molecule and the oxygen atom of the other water molecule.

d)

An ionic bond will form between the oxygens in each water molecule.

50.

Which of the following biological activities best demonstrates water’s adhesive properties?

a)

Water evaporates from leaves through openings called stomata, which open and close in response to environmental conditions.

b)

Water travels through vascular tissue from the roots to the leaves of a plant, moving against the force of gravity.

c)

The vacuole of a plant cell swells as water enters and dilutes its contents.

d)

A leaf’s cuticle, or waxy outer coating, repels water droplets.

51.

Cowpox is classified as a DNA virus because its genome, or genetic material, consists of double-stranded DNA.

Which of the following claims is best supported by the information above?

a)

Thymine nucleotides are not found in the cowpox genome.

b)

Uracil nucleotides are not found in the cowpox genome.

c)

Cowpox contains a five-carbon sugar called ribose in its nucleic acid structure.

d)

Cowpox has a single-stranded nucleic acid structure.

52.

A systematically organized way of learning about or examining the natural world

a)

biology

b)

science

c)

theory

d)

cell

53.

The study of life

a)

science

b)

biology

c)

cell

d)

theory

54.

The first step to carrying out scientific processes. Involves using at least one of the five senses (sight, sound, taste, touch, smell)

a)

Inference

b)

hypothesis

c)

observation

d)

adaptation

55.

Use prior knowledge to figure something out or to develop from observations and inferences

a)

hypothesis

b)

adapation

c)

homeostasis

d)

inference

56.

A testable statement that relies on information gathered from observations and inferences

a)

observation

b)

inference

c)

hypothesis

d)

adaptation

57.

A variable in an experiment that the scientist deliberately changes (manipulated)

a)

independent variable

b)

experimental variable

c)

control group

d)

experimental group

58.

A variable in an experiment that the scientist observe for change or reaction (responding)

a)

independent variable

b)

dependent variable

c)

experimental group

d)

control group

59.

A group or subject in an experiment that is tested by measuring responses to variables

a)

independent variable

b)

dependent variable

c)

control group

d)

experimental group

60.

A group or subject in an experiment of which all variables are kept the same so others are measured against it

a)

independent variable

b)

dependent variable

c)

experimental group

d)

control group

61.

Data drawn from observations made from the five senses

a)

control group

b)

qualitative data

c)

quantitative data

d)

theory

62.

Data drawn from measurements, often expressed numerically

a)

experimental group

b)

control group

c)

qualitative data

d)

quantitative data

63.

A well-supported explanation that is based on repeated experimentation, but is not proven

a)

cell

b)

adaptation

c)

theory

d)

homeostasis

64.

The smallest unit of structure and function for all living organisms

a)

cell

b)

theory

c)

adaptation

d)

homeostasis

65.

A beneficial trait that allows for an organism to be better suited for survival

a)

theory

b)

cell

c)

adaptation

d)

homeostasis

66.

The process within living organisms that maintains a stable internal environment

a)

homeostasis

b)

adaptation

c)

cell

d)

theory

67.
What is the difference between aerobic and anaerobic environments?
a)
Anaerobic uses oxygen and aerobic does not
b)
Aerobic and anaerobic environments both use oxygen
c)
Aerobic uses oxygen and anaerobic does not
d)
Aerobic and anaerobic both do not use oxygen
68.
Photosynthesis uses solar energy from the sun to create
a)
High energy sugars like glucose
b)
High energy proteins
c)
High energy lipids
d)
High energy nucleic acids
69.
How are photosynthesis and cellular respiration related processes?
a)
Both provide plant cells with energy
b)
Both provide animal cells with energy
c)
The reactants of respiration are the products of photosynthesis.
d)
The reactants of respiration are the reactants of photosynthesis.
70.
What is an enzyme?
a)
A biological catalyst that works in living cells to speed up chemical reactions.
b)
A biological catalyst that works outside living cells to speed up chemical reactions.
c)
A protein that increases activation energy
d)
A product of chemical reactions.
71.
What is responsible for making a protein?
a)
The sequence of the phosphate-sugar backbone.
b)
The sequence of lipids.
c)
The sequence of nitrogenous bases.
d)
The sequence of carbohydrates.
72.
Which of the following describes transcription?
a)
tRNA is made from a DNA template.
b)
tRNA is made in the ribosome.
c)
mRNA is made in the ribosome.
d)
mRNA is made from a DNA template.
73.
A segment of DNA has the following code: T-A-C-G-C-A-A-C-T. What is the correct mRNA sequence?
a)
A-T-G-C-G-T-T-G-A
b)
A-U-G-C-G-U-U-G-A
c)
U-A-C-G-C-A-A-C-U
d)
T-A-C-G-C-A-A-C-T
74.
A segment of DNA has the following code: T-A-C-G-C-G-A-A-T. Which represents DNA replication correctly?
a)
U-A-C-G-C-G-A-A-U
b)
T-A-C-G-C-G-A-A-T
c)
A-U-G-C-G-C-U-U-A
d)
A-T-G-C-G-C-T-T-A
75.
Which of the following is NOT a difference between a plant and animal cell?
a)
Plant cells have chloroplasts, animal cells do not.
b)
Animal cells are round, plant cells are square.
c)
Animal cells are square, plant cells are round.
d)
Plant cells have a cell wall and large central vacuole.
76.
Which of the following is NOT a difference between DNA and RNA?
a)
DNA is double-stranded, RNA is single-stranded.
b)
DNA contains the sugar deoxyribose, RNA contains the sugar ribose.
c)
DNA contains uracil, RNA contains thymine.
d)
DNA contains thymine, RNA contains uracil.
77.
What is the difference between passive and active transport?
a)
Active transport does not require energy.
b)
Passive transport does require energy.
c)
Passive transport does not require ATP energy, but active transport does.
d)
Active transport does not require ATP energy, but passive transport does.
78.
Facilitated diffusion allows large molecules to pass through the cell membrane with the help of protein channels, but does not require energy. It is a ________ process.
a)
Passive
b)
Active
c)
ATP
d)
Protein
79.
What is the purpose of DNA replication?
a)
To copy DNA
b)
To copy RNA
c)
To use DNA to make mRNA
d)
To use DNA to make tRNA.
80.
Which organelle provides your body the energy it needs to function?
a)
Chloroplast
b)
Lysosome
c)
Mitochondria
d)
Golgi apparatus
81.
If 10% of a DNA sample is made up of cytosine, what percentage is made up of thymine?
a)
10%
b)
20%
c)
30%
d)
40%
82.

What do respiration and photosynthesis have in common?

a)

They have the same products

b)

The products of one are the reactants of another

c)

The reactants are the same

d)

They both occur in animals

83.

Where does respiration take place?

a)

Nucleus

b)

Mitochondria

c)

Lungs

d)

Chlorophyll

84.

Which of the following depends on energy from the sun?

a)

plants making sugar

b)

people using sugar

c)

a plant using energy

d)

energy being released by a volcano

85.

What form of energy does photosynthesis convert Electromagnetic Radiation into?

a)

Mechanical Energy

b)

Heat Energy

c)

Gravitational Potential Energy

d)

Chemical Energy

86.

Which forms of energy does food change into during respiration?

a)

Electromagnetic radiation, Sound

b)

Sound, Electrical

c)

Electricity, Mechanical

d)

Mechanical, Thermal

87.

Why do humans give off heat?

a)

We store heat during the day

b)

We break down food in our cells

c)

We create food in our cells

d)

We move around and create energy

88.

What is the purpose of photosynthesis?

a)

To create glucose

b)

To warm the plant

c)

Change energy from the sun into a form that it can be used

d)

To turn the plant green

89.

_______________ + 6O2 → 6CO2 + 6H2O(what reaction is this?)

a)

Acid base reaction

b)

Photosynthesis

c)

Mechanical

d)

Respiration

90.

_______________ + 6O2 → 6CO2 + 6H2O(fill in the blank)

a)

C6H11O5

b)

6CO2

c)

C6H12O6

d)

6O2

91.

What do Photosynthesis and Respiration have in common?

a)

They are structures of organisms

b)

They are energy pathways for living things.

c)

They are chemicals of life.

d)

They are classifications of living things

92.

Which is Not one of the chemicals used in the formula for photosynthesis?

a)

Oxygen

b)

Carbon dioxide

c)

Sugar

d)

Sun

93.

What does a Chloroplast do? (hint: There is more than one answer)

a)

It converts electromagnetic radiation into chemical energy

b)

It makes sugar

c)

It breaks down sugar

d)

It converts chemical energy into mechanical and heat energy

94.

What are reactants?

a)

What is made from a reaction

b)

H2O and Glucose

c)

What goes into a reaction

d)

O2 and CO2

95.

What are Products?

a)

What is made from a reaction

b)

What goes into a reaction

c)

O2 and CO2

d)

H2O and Glucose

96.

What is an independent variable?

a)

The variable that you alter

b)

The variable that changes through the experiment

c)

The natural parameters for the experiment

d)

The results of the experiment

97.

What is a dependent variable?

a)

The variable you alter

b)

The variable that is changed by the experiment

c)

The natural parameters of the experiment

d)

The conclusion of the experiment

98.

The cell theory is...

a)

All living organisms are composed of at least one cell.

b)

building blocks of life. All cells come from

c)

All of the above

d)

Cells arise only from previously existing cells.

99.

A prokaryotic cell is...

a)

Cells that don't contain a nucleus but do contain other membrane-bound organelles.

b)

Cells that contain a nucleus but no other membrane-bound organelles.

c)

Cells that contain a nucleus and other membrane-bound organelles.

d)

Cells that don't contain a nucleus or any other membrane-bound organelles.

100.

A Eukaryotic cell is...

a)

Cell that has no membrane.

b)

Cell with no membrane-bound organelles.

c)

A cell containing a nucleus and other membrane-bound organelles.

d)

A cell containing a nucleus and other nucleus-bound organelle.

101.

The cell membrane main purpose is...

a)

Selective Permeability

b)

Energy Production

c)

Locomotive

d)

Looking good

102.
Which symbiotic relationship is described by one individual benefiting and the other being neither harmed nor benefited?
a)
Mutualism
b)
Commensalism
c)
Parasitism
d)
Competition
103.
Where in the cell does cell respiration occur?
a)
chloroplast 
b)
central vacuole 
c)
mitochondria
d)
cell membrane
104.
This organic molecule is the main component of biological membranes.....
a)
carbohydrates
b)
lipids 
c)
proteins 
d)
nucleic acids
105.
Which of the following is found in plant cells but not in animal cells? 
a)
Cytoplasm
b)
Mitochondria
c)
Cell Wall 
d)
Ribosomes 
106.
What plant organelle is used to make sugars?
a)
Cell wall 
b)
Mitochondria 
c)
Chloroplast 
d)
Vacuole
107.
Which part of the cell is often called "the brain of the cell"?
a)
nuclear membrane
b)
endoplasmic reticulum
c)
nucleus
d)
mitochondria
108.

What is the outer most part of a cell?

a)

cell wall

b)

nucleus

c)

cell membrane

d)

cell skin

109.
Which organelle uses energy from sunlight to make sugar?
a)
mitochondria
b)
nucleus
c)
chloroplasts
d)
vacuoles
110.
Controls what enters/leaves a cell
a)
cell membrane
b)
Nuclear membrane
c)
cell wall
d)
cytoplasm
111.
A mite lives in the base of the eyelashes of people who use mascara. It feeds on the mascara; it does not seem to harm people. What type of symbiotic relationship is this?
a)
mutualism
b)
commensalism
c)
parasitism
d)
predation
112.
A coyote captures, kills, and eats a rabbit. What type of symbiotic relationship is this?
a)
mutualism
b)
commensalism
c)
parasitism
d)
predation
113.
The flower of the yucca plant provides the only location where the yucca moth can lay her eggs. In the process, the moth pollinates the yucca flower. What type of symbiotic relationship is this?
a)
mutualism
b)
commensalism
c)
parasitism
d)
predation
114.
A tapeworm lives in the intestines of a dog. It absorbs food the dog has eaten and grows larger in the process. The dog becomes weaker from malnutrition. What type of symbiotic relationship is this?
a)
mutualism
b)
commensalism
c)
parasitism
d)
predation
115.

True or False: Lipids are insoluble

a)

True

b)

False

116.

True or False: The main function of a lipid is to store energy.

a)

True

b)

False

117.

The units of protein are

a)

Amino acids

b)

Glucose

c)

Fatty acid

d)

Peptides

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9th - 12th Grade