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Bio Cycle 2 Review

Total questions: 60

Worksheet time: 2hrs 52mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

How is this lizard able to run across water?

a)

Capillary Action

b)

The lizard is really light

c)

The water is a little frozen

d)

Surface Tension

2.

Which of the following would be the least reliable resource for information about the efforts to eliminate polio?

a)

The World Health Organization

b)

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention

c)

The American Medical Association

d)

Wikipedia

3.

Below are listed 2 observations and 2 inferences. Choose the 2 inferences about this picture.

a)

Today is the dog's birthday.

b)

There is a candle on the cake.

c)

The dog has a tag on the collar.

d)

The dog will eat the cake.

4.

Identify the independent variable:

The time it takes to run a mile depends on the person’s running speed.

a)

person's running speed

b)

person's weight

c)

length of person's stride

d)

time it takes to run a mile

5.

Identify the dependent variable:

The height of bean plants depends on the amount of water they receive.

a)

height of bean plants

b)

amount of sunlight

c)

amount of water

d)

type of soil

6.

Which is most important when investigating ethical issues in biotechnology?

a)

cost of the technology

b)

advantage of the technology

c)

public opinion of the technology

d)

benefits of the technology outweighing the harm

7.

Genetically modified plants have their DNA altered for various reasons. Which of the following is a benefit of genetically modifying plants?

a)

this process will require using more pesticides on plants

b)

people who each the plant could have an allergic reaction

c)

increasing the food supply

d)

the cost of creating this plant does not outweigh the benefit

8.

You are studying a macromolecule.  The compound has carbon, hydrogen and oxygen in its structure.  When researching its energy, you find that it is fast energy source. Which of the four types of biological macromolecules is the scientist most likely studying?

a)

Carbohydrate

b)

Lipid

c)

Nucleic Acid

d)

Protein

9.

What is one of the functions of lipids?

a)

Storing genetic information

b)

Long Term Energy

c)

Short Term Energy

d)

Acting as chemical signals

10.

The diagram shows the general structure of an amino acid. Which type of molecule is formed from amino acids?

a)

lipids

b)

proteins

c)

carbohydrates

d)

nucleic acids

11.

DNA and RNA are examples of?

a)

Carbohydrates

b)

Nucleic Acids

c)

Proteins

d)

Lipids

12.

Which of the following images is related to carbohydrates?

a)

b)

c)

d)

13.

Large bodies of water, such as lakes and oceans, do not quickly fluctuate in temperature. What is the reason for this phenomenon?

a)

Water is an acid.

b)

Water is a versatile solvent.

c)

Water has a high heat capacity and moderates temperature

d)

Water has cohesive properties.

14.

An enzyme speeds up a reaction by

a)

lowering the activation energy.

b)

raising the activation energy.

c)

releasing energy.

d)

absorbing energy.

15.

Based on the graph, what is the optimal temperature for this enzyme? 

a)

15oC

b)

40oC

c)

30oC

d)

35oC

16.

Match the following

a)

Scientific theory

1.

Explains why or how something happens in nature

b)

Scientific law

2.

Describes what happens in nature

c)

Scientific model

3.

representation of a real event

d)

Hypothesis

4.

a proposed explaination, starting point of an experiment

17.

A well-tested explanation that explains a lot of observations and is supported by lots of evidence

a)

a hypothesis

b)

an inference

c)

a theory

d)

a law

18.

Which of the following statements is true?

a)

Scientific theories can be changed or modified if new evidence contradicts them

b)

Scientific theories can become a law with more evidence

c)

Scientific laws and theories are interchangeable terms with the same meaning.

d)

Scientific theories are less reliable than scientific laws.

19.

Cell Theory States the following (Select all that apply)

a)

All cells come from spontaneous generation

b)

All living things are made of more than one cell

c)

All cells come from pre-existing cells

d)

All living things are made up of cells

20.
Question Image

See how much you remember! Match the following characteristics that belong to Eukaryotes, Prokaryotes, or BOTH!

a)

- No nucleus

- No membrane-bound organelles

- DNA in the cytoplasm

- Single Celled

1.

Prokaryote

b)

- Nucleus

- Membrane bound organelles

- DNA in the nucleus

- Single & Multi celled

2.

Eukaryote

c)

- Ribosomes

- DNA

- Cell Division

- Plasma Membrane

3.

Prokaryote and Eukaryote

21.

What is one similarity between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?

a)

They both have membrane bound organelles.

b)

They both have a nucleus.

c)

They both use ribosomes.

d)

They both have DNA within the nucleus.

22.

Which of the following organelles are specific to the plant cell?

a)

Lysosomes, Mitochondria, and Large Central Vacuole

b)

Centrioles, Cell Wall, and Golgi Apparatus

c)

Mitochondria, Chloroplast, and Plasma Membrane

d)

Chloroplast, Cell Wall, and Large Central Vacuole

23.

What is the function of the ribosome?

a)

site of digestive enzymes

b)

site of ATP (energy) production

c)

site of photosynthesis

d)

site of protein production

24.

Identify the cell as plant or animal. How do you know?

a)

Plant Cell because it has a nucleus that controls the cellular functions.

b)

Animal Cell because it has a mitochondria where cellular respiration occurs.

c)

Plant Cell because it contains chloroplast where photosynthesis occurs.

d)

Animal Cell because it contains a large central vacuole for storing water and other nutrients.

25.

Which organelle contains digestive enzymes to

breakdown harmful substances or waste?

a)

Chloroplast

b)

Vacuole

c)

Lysosome

d)

Centriole

26.

A student noticed that placing wilted lettuce in a bowl of cool water caused the lettuce to become more crisp and firm. What is the best explanation for his observation?

a)

Water moved into the lettuce cells by active transport.

b)

Water moved into the lettuce cells by osmosis.

c)

Salt moved into the lettuce cells by diffusion.

d)

Water moved out of the lettuce cells by osmosis.

27.

A cell has 80% water 20% solute, the surrounding solution has 60% water and 40% solute. What type of solution is the cell surrounded by and which way will the water move?

a)

Hypertonic, water will move out of the cell

b)

Hypertonic, water will move into the cell

c)

Hypotonic, water will move out of the cell

d)

Hypotonic, water will move into the cell

28.

The molecules in the image are moving from ___ concentration to _____ concentration. This is an example of ____ transport.

a)

high / low / active

b)

high / low/ passive

c)

low/ high / passive

d)

low / high / active

29.

A cell enters the cell cycle. Which of the following accurately describes the order in which this cell will move through the Cell Cycle?

a)

Interphase, Mitosis, Cytokinesis

b)

Mitosis, Cytokinesis, Mitosis, Interphase

c)

Prophase, Metaphase, Anaphase, Telophase

d)

Interphase, Prohase, Cytokinesis

30.

A tomato plant cell has 24 chromosomes. How many chromosomes will each daughter cell have after the cell undergoes a mitotic division?

a)

48 chromosomes each

b)

24 chromosomes each

c)

12 chromosomes each

d)

6 chromosomes each

31.

The phase in mitosis where chromosomes move away and are pulled apart by spindles to opposite sides of the cell.

a)

prophase

b)

anaphase

c)

metaphase

d)

telephase

32.

Put the following actions in order: DNA replicates, cell grows, cell divides, cell prepares for mitosis. 

a)

DNA replicates, cell grows, cell prepares for mitosis, cell divides

b)

cell grows, cell prepares for mitosis, DNA replicates, cell divides

c)

cell grows, DNA replicates, cell prepares for mitosis, cell divides

d)

DNA replicates, cell prepares for mitosis, cell grows, cell divides

33.

How many new daughter cells are formed as a result of Mitosis?

a)

4

b)

3

c)

2

d)

6

34.

What is one difference between asexual and sexual reproduction?

a)

Asexual (offspring different from parent)

Sexual (offspirng identical to parent)

b)

Asexual (Slow reproduction)

Sexual (Fast reproduction)

c)

Asexual (offspring no variation)

Sexual (offspring variation)

d)

Asexual (more complicated)

Sexual (less complicated)

35.

_____ regulate the cell cycle. ______is the uncontrolled growth and division of abnormal cells. This uncontrolled growth and division can result in a ____ or mass of abnormal cells.

a)

Proteins, Cancer, Tumor

b)

Cancer, Protein, Tumor

c)

Protein, Tumor, Cancer

d)

Tumor, Cancer, Protein

36.

Which of the following is a possible result of a disruption in the cell cycle?

a)

cancer

b)

photosynthesis

c)

cellular respiration

d)

protein synthesis

37.

Why is the code in DNA considered to be universal?

a)

RNA is used to make proteins and these proteins do work in all cells.

b)

DNA and the way it is used to make a protein are the same in virtually all life forms.

c)

DNA is found all over the world in all kinds of organisms.

d)

Cells with a nucleus have DNA and the DNA has codons.

38.

DNA replication results in two DNA molecules,

a)

each one with two original strands

b)

each one with two new strands

c)

each one with one new strand and one original strand

d)

one with two new strands and the other with two original strands

39.

Which type of RNA carries the genetic information from DNA in the nucleus to the ribosome in the cytoplasm?

a)

a) mRNA

b)

b) tRNA

c)

c) rRNA

d)

d) snRNA

40.

Which of the following molecules carries amino acids to the ribosome during translation?

a)

a) mRNA

b)

b) tRNA

c)

c) rRNA

d)

d) DNA

41.

What is the mRNA sequence for the following DNA sequence?

TAC TCC GCG ATC

(a)  

42.

What process is going on in this photo? 

a)

Transcription 

b)

Translation 

c)

Replication 

d)

All the above 

43.

What is the correct amino acid sequence for the DNA sequence: TAC GGT CAT ACT ?

a)

 Met-Pro-Val-Stop

b)

Met-Pro-Arg-Stop

c)

 Tyr-Gly-His

d)

Tyr-Gly-Arg-His

44.

During translation, where does the synthesis of proteins occur?

a)

a) Nucleus

b)

b) Ribosome

c)

c) Golgi apparatus

d)

d) Endoplasmic reticulum

45.

Place the label on the correct structure.

46.

Use the image to help you answer the question. Which mutation will cause translation to stop?

a)

Mutations 1 and 3 only

b)

Mutation 1 only

c)

Mutation 2 only

d)

Muations 1, 2, 3

47.

Meiosis produces ___

a)

two genetically identical diploid cells.

b)

two genetically different haploid cells.

c)

four genetically identical diploid cells.

d)

four genetically different haploid cells.

48.
This image shows chromosomes during Prophase 1. Which of the following correctly describes the process shown?
a)
segregation of sister chromatids
b)
condensation and segregation of alleles
c)
mutationin which the DNA content of the gene is altered
d)
crossing - over in which alleles are exchanged
49.

The --------------------- cells undergo Mitosis while the --------- undergo Meiosis

a)

(A) Somatic or body ; Gametes

b)

(B) Gametes; Somatic or body cells

c)

(C) Gametes; Gametes

d)

(D) Somatic or Body cells; Somatic or Body cells

50.

A cat has a total of 40 chromosomes in its body cells. How many in its sex cells?

a)

38

b)

20

c)

76

d)

10

51.

What process is being represented in this diagram?

a)

asexual reproduction

b)

mitosis

c)

meiosis

d)

DNA replication

52.
The genotypic percentage resulting from this this cross would be _____________________.
a)
25% blue eye 75 % brown eye 
b)
BB = 25% Bb = 50% bb = 25%
c)
BB= 50 % bb = 50%
d)
All brown eye
53.
In certain species of plants, purple flowers (P) are dominant to white flowers (p). If two heterozygous plants are crossed, what will be the phenotype of the offspring?
a)
100% purple flowers
b)
100% white flowers
c)
75% white flowers, 25% purple flowers
d)
25% white flowers, 75% purple flowers
54.
Assume mom's gametes are on the left, what is her genotype?
a)
TTZz
b)
TtZz
c)
ttZZ
d)
TtZZ
55.
T4 - Based off this Punnett Square, what fraction of the offspring will have wrinkled, yellow seeds?
a)
9/16
b)
3/16
c)
1/16
d)
16/16
56.
If you have a parent who has GgBb as their genotype, what are the possible alleles they could donate to their gametes?
a)
GB, Gb, gB, gb
b)
GB, GB, gb, gb
c)
Gb, Gb, Gb, GB
d)
GG, BB, gg, bb
57.
What type of inheritance do two alleles have if their traits blend together? 
a)
Incomplete Dominance
b)
Co-Dominance
58.

In snapdragons, flower color exhibits incomplete dominance. When crossed, red (RR) and white (WW) flowers make pink flowers (RW). Complete a cross between a pink flower and a red flower. Find the phenotype ratio.

a)

1 red: 1 pink

b)

4 red: 0 pink

c)

4 pink: 0 white

d)

1 pink: 1 white

59.

Chicken feathers are inherited through codominance. When a black chicken BB is mated with a white chicken WW, the resulting phenotype is called erminette/checkered BW.   

What are the phenotypes if a checkered /erminette chicken is mated with a black feathered chicken.

a)

Black: 50%

White: 0%

Checkered: 50%

b)

Black: 0%

White: 50%

Checkered: 50%

c)

Black: 50%

White: 0%

Grey: 50%

d)

Black: 50%

White: 50%

Checkered 50%

60.

Colorblindness is a sex-linked recessive disorder. A woman who is colorblind marries a man with normal vision. What is the probability that their sons will be colorblind?

a)

0%

b)

25%

c)

50%

d)

100%