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WorksheetsSemester 1 Practice Exam
Total questions: 200
Worksheet time: 4hrs 8mins
Interphase includes the following stages
IPMATC
PMAT
G1,S,G2
none of the above
Chromatin (aka spaghetti DNA) is visible during
prophase
metaphase
anaphase
interphase
Identify the phase of mitosis.
prophase
metaphase
anaphase
telophase
Identify the phase of mitosis.
prophase
metaphase
anaphase
telophase
The chromosomes line up across the middle of the cell
Anaphase
Interphase
Prophase
Metaphase
Identify this stage of cel division
prophase
cytokinesis
metaphase
anaphase
The uncontrolled division of cells...
meiosis
cancer
nondisjunction
crossing over
Metastasis is
the spread of cancer from one part of the body to another.
the growth of tumors in the lungs.
cancer of the blood cells.
cancer that is found in connective tissues.
Radiation and chemotherapy only kills cancers cells.
true
false
A form of cancer treatment that uses high-energy X-rays to prevent cancer cells from growing or splitting further
immunotherapy
surgery
chemothera
radiation therapy
Using drugs or medicines to destroy cancer cells.
chemotherapy
radiation therapy
cancer surgery
targeted therapy
Having a healthy diet and exercise
can lower your risk of developing
lung cancer.
True
False
Developing lung cancer depends on
both genetic and non-genetic
factors.
True
False
What is a mutation?
A mistake in DNA which can lead to cancer
A complete copy of DNA
A change in DNA which doesn't cause an issue
A mistake in your body that is caught and removed
Mitosis is important for an organism because-
It helps in growth, repair and reproduction.
It helps only in growth of the organisms.
It helps in reproduction of cells.
It is important for maintaining turgidity.
From least complex to most complex, the levels of organization in a multicellular organism include
cells, organ, tissue, and organ systems.
cells, tissues, organ systems, and organs
cells, tissues, organs, and organ systems.
tissues, cells, organs, and organ systems.
What is the correct order of these parts of a cell from the biggest to the smallest?
gene, DNA, chromosome, nucleus, cell
cell, nucleus, chromosome, DNA, gene
cell, nucleus, chromosome, gene, DNA
cell, chromosome, nucleus, DNA, gene
RNA
carbohydrates
fats
Where is DNA found in a human cell?
ribosome
nucleus
cell membrane
cytoplasm
Division of the cytoplasm to form two separate daughter cells
Cytoplasm
Cytokinesis
Cell cycle
Interphase
Which type of cancer treatment works best for when the tumor is localized and has not spread around the body?
chemotherapy
radiation
surgery
aromatherapy
______________ are the basic unit of life.
Atoms
Nucleus
Cells
Organisms
Cell division = mitosis + cytokinesis
true
false
What type of cell has a nucleus?
eukaryotic
prokaryotic
Plants and animal cells are examples of ___ cells.
prokaryotic cells
eukaryotic cells
Bacteria are _________ cells.
prokaryotic
eukaryotic
both: prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells
Select all of the following that explain eukaryotic cells
do not have membrane enclosed nucleus
larger and more complex than prokaryotes
has a membrane enclosed nucleus
is only unicellular
can be single celled or multicellular
Select all that explain a prokaryotic cell
Has a membrane enclosed nucleus to store genetic material
Does not have a membrane enclosed nucleus to store genetic material
smaller and less complex than eukaryotes
only unicellular
can be single cellular or multicellular
Which organelle provides support to the plant cell (ONLY IN PLANT CELLS)?
Endoplasmic Reticulum (ER)
Mitochondria
Lysosomes
Cell Wall
cell membrane
Which two organelles are NOT found in animal cells?
Cell membrane
Cell wall
Cytoplasm
Nucleus
Chloroplast
Label the diagram.
nucleus
chromosome
cell
gene
genome
Genes are located on (a) and they are made of (b) . Genes code for our (c) .
Which statement is NOT part of the cell theory?
The 2 exact copies of DNA in a chromosome are called ________.
sister chromatids
genes
mutations
centromere
Condenseded, organized, "neat" form of DNA
chromatin
chromosomes
Tangled, thread like, "messy" form of DNA
chromatin
chromosomes
This organelle performs photosynthesis.
(Present ONLY IN PLANT CELLS)
Endoplasmic Reticulum (ER)
Mitochondria
Lysosomes
Chloroplast
Which organelle is found in both plant and animal cells and performs cellular respiration to produce energy?
("the powerhouse of the cell")
All the parts of a cell that have specific jobs to do.
Organelles
Cell
Ribosome
Cell Membrane
Series of events in which a cell grows, prepares for division, and divides to form two daughter cells
Interphase
Cyclin
Cell Cycle
Mitosis
Three things ALL CELLS have in common are
(choose 3 answers)
cell membrane
cytoplasm
DNA
(genetic material)
nucleus
Which of the following best explains the term
gene expression?
a process by which a gene produces its product and the product carries out its
function
a process of DNA production
a process of destroying genes.
the production of lipids based on the genetic information in DNA
A gene that protects a cell from becoming cancerous.
tumor suppressor gene
proto-oncogene
oncogene
apoptosis
The period between cell divisions is called
interphase
prophase
G3 phase
cytokinesis
TP53 is an example of a tumor supressor gene because it
Helps regulate cell division by encouraging cell growth
Helps regulate cell division by stopping cells from diving too fast
Supports the shape and structure of cells
Supports the shape and structure of cells
Any substance that is known to cause cancer is called a...
carcinogen
metastasizer
pathogen
retrovirus
A segment of DNA that codes for a trait that is passed from parent to offspring
gene
centromere
chromosome
chromatid
All of the cells within a multicellular organism contain (a) DNA.
Match the following vocabulary terms to the proper definition
a normal gene that
slows down cell division,
repairs DNA mistakes,
or tells the cell to die
Tumor suppressor gene
a normal gene found in the cell that stimulates cell division and growth
Proto oncogene
a mutated gene that has a potential to cause cancer .
Oncogene
a programmed cell death
Apoptosis
a substance, organism or agent capable of causing cancer
Carcinogen
What is this structure?
Chloroplast
Nucleus
Mitochondria
Vacuole
Which organelle helps break down old, worn out parts of the cell
("cleaning crew of the cell")
Cell Wall
Lysosomes
Chloroplasts
Ribosomes
Chromatin (aka spaghetti DNA) is visible during
prophase
metaphase
anaphase
interphase
Asexual reproduction involve (check all that apply)
two parents
one parent
produced large numbers of individuals
same characteristics with parent
different characteristics with parent
Sexual reproduction involves (check all that apply)
one parent
two parents
fusion of male gamete and female gamete
have same characteristic with parents
have different characteristic with parents
What is a factor that is measured or observed in an experiment?
controlled variable
constant
independent variable
dependent variable
What part of an experiment contains the data tables and graphs?
Analysis
Conclusion
Hypothesis
Materials
What is the factor that an experimenter changes on purpose?
Dependent Variable
Independent Variable
Constant
Control
A summary of the experiment that includes whether hypothesis was supported or not.
Hypothesis
Results
Conclusion
Independent Variable
The part of the experiment that does not contain the independent variable. Used for comparison.
Control Group
Experimental Group
Results
Data
What are all the things that are kept the same in an experiment?
dependent variable
data
controlled variables
(constants)
independent variables
What is the affect of salt water on the the height of grass?
The above question is an example of:
Hypothesis
Conclusion
Procedures
Testable Question
What is the affect of salt water on the the height of grass?
What is the independent variable in the above question?
salt water
height
average
affect
What is an "If....,then....because..." statement that predicts the outcome of an experiment called?
Conclusion
Materials
Hypothesis
Problem
Students performed an experiment to determine how various temperatures of water affect time of candy to be dissolved. What was the Independent Variable?
Students wanted to see if the type of soil affected the growth of tomato plants. They grew plants in three flats ( 25 plants per tray). Flat A plants had sand, Flat B clay and Flat C compost. All plants received the same amount of light and water. After 50 days the height of plants was measured.
What is the dependent variable for this investigation?
Type of soil (sand, clay, compost)
growth of tomato plants
Time of the experiment (50 days)
light and water
Students wanted to see if the type of soil affected the growth of tomato plants. They grew plants in three flats ( 25 plants per tray). Flat A plants had sand, Flat B clay and Flat C compost. All plants received the same amount of light and water. After 50 days the height of plants was measured.
What is the independent variable for this investigation?
Type of soil (sand, clay, compost)
growth of tomato plants
Time of the experiment (50 days)
light and water
Students wanted to see if the type of soil affected the growth of tomato plants. They grew plants in three flats ( 25 plants per tray). Flat A plants had sand, Flat B clay and Flat C compost. All plants received the same amount of light and water. After 50 days the height of plants was measured.
What are the controlled variables for this investigation?
Type of soil (sand, clay, compost)
growth of tomato plants
flat A (plants with sand)
the amount of light and water
If the amount of water increases, then the growth of plants will increase because water is an essential ingredient for plant growth. This is an example of
Students tested the effects of the amount of nitrogen fertilizer on the height of bean plants. What factors should they
keep the same (constant) ?
The type and the umber of plants in each group
Temperature
The amount of light
All of the above
A scientist hypothesizes the the temperature at which an alligator's egg is incubated will determine whether the alligator will be male or female. The independent variable is
the male alligators
the incubator
the gender of the alligator
the temperature
A scientist hypothesizes that the temperature at which an alligator's egg is incubated will determine whether the alligator will be male or female. The dependent variable is
the size of the baby alligators
the gender of the baby alligators
the incubator
the temperature
When experimenting with the growth of a plant, a scientist uses two of the same type plants. He treated one plant with a ferilizer and one only with water. Both plants received the same light and soil.
What is a control group for this experiment?
A plant treated with a ferilizer A.
A plant treated with a ferilizer B.
A plant treated only with water.
None of the above.
The first step of the scientific method is
Observing and asking questions
conducting a controlled experiment
Drawing conclusions
Collecting and analyzing data
Which of the following statements represents qualitative data?
The insect has three legs on the left side.
The insect has one pair of jaws.
The insect is 2.5 cm long.
The insect is very tiny.
Which of the following statements represents quantitative data?
The frog is green.
The frog is long.
The is jumping fast.
The frog is 23 cm long.
Which of the following statements about a controlled
experiment is true?
All the variables must be kept the same.
Only one variable is tested at a time.
Everything can be studied by setting up a controlled experiment.
Controlled experiments cannot be performed on living things.
An inference is
the same as an observation.
a logical interpretation of an observation.
a statement involving numbers.
a way to avoid bias.
To be useful in science, a hypothesis must be
measurable.
testable.
observable.
correct.
A hypothesis is only useful if it can be tested by an experiment.
Una hipótesis solo es útil si puede probarse mediante un experimento.
true
Verdadera
false
Falsa
Part of an experiment that is not changed so that it can be compared to the experimental group is called a(n)
Parte de un experimento que no se cambia para que pueda compararse con el grupo experimental se llama un (n)
Control group
Grupo de control
Experimental group
Grupo experimental
Quantitative data
Datos cuantitativos
Experimental variable
Variable experimental
In an experiment, the variable that is deliberately changed by a scientist is the ...
En un experimento, la variable que un científico cambia deliberadamente es la...
independent variable.
variable independiente.
dependent variable.
variable dependiente.
controlled variable.
variable controlad.
inferred variable.
variable inferida.
In an experiment, the variable that is observed and measured is called a ...
En un experimento, la variable que se observa y se mide se llama...
independent variable.
variable independiente.
dependent variable.
variable dependiente.
controlled variables.
variables controladas.
inferred variables.
variables inferidas.
All other variables that should be kept the same in all groups are called
Todas las demás variables que deben mantenerse iguales (constantes) en todos los grupos se denominan
independent variable.
variable independiente.
dependent variable.
variable dependiente.
controlled variables.
variables controladas.
inferred variables.
variables inferidas.
What type of a graph is this?
Bar Graph
Circle Graph
Histogram
Line Graph
Qualitative (QL) or Quantitative(QN) observation?
Dependent variable= how fast they run a mile.
Which would go on the x-axis?
Goggles are worn in the laboratory
A. to avoid eye strain.
B. to improve your vision
C. only if you don’t have corrective glasses.
D. any time chemicals, heat, or glassware are used.
Broken glass should be cleaned up by—
telling the teacher immediately and letting them deal with it
picking it up with your hands.
throwing it away in a normal trash can.
hiding it in a lab drawer.
You are heating a substance in a test tube. Always point the open end of the test tube ________.
Toward yourself.
Toward your lab partner.
Toward another classmate.
Away from all people.
This is used to find the mass of an object
graduated cylinder
inference
observation
triple beam balance
Volume of liquids
What is the volume of the water in this graduated cylinder?
53 mL
54 mL
66 mL
56 mL
What is the length of the straw?
8 cm
0 cm
7 cm
1 cm
Match the following
independent variable
What I change in an experiment
dependent variable
What I observe/measure in an exoeriment
controlled variables
(constants)
What I keep the same in an experiment
RNA contains the sugar
ribose.
deoxyribose.
glucose.
lactose.
Unlike DNA, RNA contains
adenine
uracil
phosphate groups.
thymine.
Which nucleotide in the diagram indicates the nucleic acid above is RNA?
uracil
guanine
cytosine
adenine
The sugar in RNA is called
Ribose
Deoxyribose
The synthesis of RNA is called _______ and happens in the ______.
Transcription / ribosomes
Translation / ribosomes
Translation / nucleus
Transcription / nucleus
Identify messenger RNA
A.
B.
C.
Identify transfer RNA
A.
B.
C.
Identify ribosomal RNA
A.
B.
C.
The first stage of protein synthesis is called a
mitosis
replication
translation
transcription
The second stage of protein synthesis is called a
mitosis
replication
translation
transcription
Which of the following summarizes what is happening during transcription?
mRNA ⇒ DNA
DNA ⇒ mRNA
mRNA ⇒ protein
protein ⇒ mRNA
Which of the following summarizes what is happening during translation?
mRNA ⇒ DNA
DNA ⇒ mRNA
mRNA ⇒ protein
protein ⇒ mRNA
Which statement about transcription and translation is correct?
Transcription takes place in the nucleus, whereas translation takes place in the cytoplasm.
Translation takes place in the nucleus, whereas transcription takes place in the cytoplasm.
Which of the following is the complementary mRNA sequence to this DNA strand: AAA TCG TTG CCC
AAA TCG TTG CCC
TTT AGC AAC GGG
UUU AGC AAC GGG
UUU TGC TTC GGG
Which of the tRNA anticodons are complementary to the following mRNA codons: UUU-CCG-AAA
UUU-CCG-AAA
AAA-GGC-TTT
AAA-GGC-UUU
TTT-GGC-UUU
What amino acid is represented by the codon UUA?
Phenylalanine
Tyrosine
Leucine
Stop codon
Which codon can code for tryptophan?
U G G
A G U
C A A
A U G
Transcription takes place in the
Cytoplasm
Cell Membrane
Nucleus
Translation takes place in the
cytoplasm
Cell Membrane
Nucleus
What process is shown in the image
Mitosis
Replication
Transcription
Translation
A group of three nucleotide bases in mRNA that specify a particular amino acid is called a/an
codon
anticodon
A group of three nucleotide bases in tRNA is called a/an
codon
anticodon
What process is shown in the image?
Mitosis
Replication
Transcription
Translation
Transfer RNA (tRNA) is used in
transcription.
translation.
Messenger RNA (mRNA) is made during
transcription.
translation.
Proteins are made at the
nucleus.
ribosome.
________ can leave the nucleus.
DNA
RNA
Both DNA and RNA
T-G-A-C-C-A
T-G-A-G-C-A
A mutation is defined as:
A change in the cell's structure
Anything that changes in an embryo
Any change in the physical features of a human
A change in the DNA sequence
Leukemia is a blood cancer.
Which age group had the highest 5-year survival rate in 1975?
<20
20-49
50-64
65-74
75+
Leukemia is a blood cancer.
Which age group had the lowest 5-year survival rate in 2004?
<20
20-49
50-64
65-74
75+
Which of the following is false about the graph: Trends in Cancer Death Rates Among Males, US, 1930-2012?
Stomach cancer was the leading cause of cancer death among males early in
the 20th century.
Lung cancer mortality in men has declined steeply since 1990.
Colon and rectum cancer death rates decreased rapidly since 1985.
Death rates for prostate cancer rapidly increased since 1990.
Which type of cancer is most common among children (0-14 years)?
brain & CNS
leukemia
Hodgkin lymphoma
malignant bone tumors
Which type of cancer is most common among adolescents (15-19years)?
brain & CNS
leukemia
Hodgkin lymphoma
malignant bone tumors
Which of the following statements is true about the graph Cancer Incidence Rates by Race and Ethnicity, 2014-2018
The highest incidence rates are for female and male Asian/Pacific Islanders.
Cancer incidence rates are lower in males than in females for each
racial/ethnic population.
White females have a higher cancer incidence rates than Black females.
The highest incidence rates are for Black males and females.
Which of the following statements is false about this graph,
The risk of cancer death in Black males and females has dropped since 1993.
Black-White mortality disparities decreased from 1993.
Black males-White males death rates disparities were the largest in 1992.
Black females-White females death rates disparities were the largest in 2019.
Label the levels of organization in the correct order.
organism
cell
tissue
organ
organ system
What system is made of the heart, blood vessels, and blood?
skeletal system
muscular system
digestive system
circulatory system
Which is not a function of a circulatory system?
transport oxygen.
transport nutrients and other substances.
remove wastes from tissues.
support the body.
Which system detects information from the environment
and directs the way your body responds to this information?
excretory system
circulatory system
respiratory system
nervous system
Which is not a function of a muscular system?
works with skeletal system to produce movement.
helps to circulate blood.
helps to move food through the digestive system.
exchanges gases.
Which is a function of a skeletal system?
supports the body
protects organs.
allows movement.
all of the above.
What is the primary function of the alveoli in the lungs?
To produce oxygen
b. To filter out harmful particles
To exchange gases (O2 and CO2)
To control the rate of breathing
How does the respiratory system
interact with the circulatory system?
They share the same organs
Capillaries line the alveoli for gas exchange
The heart pumps air into the lungs
Blood cells produce oxygen in the lungs
Match the following
carry deoxygenated blood from the tissues and cells back to the heart and lungs.
Veins
carry oxygenated blood from the heart and lungs to the tissues
Arteries
smallest blood vessels where exchange of gases occurs.
Capillaries
What is the primary function of sensory neurons?
To process information in the brain
To store memories in synapses
To receive information from the environment and send it to the brain
To control motor responses in the body
What is the main function of red blood cells?
To fight infections
To deliver oxygen to body tissues
To clot blood
To produce antibodies
What is blood made of?
oxygen and plasma
red blood cells and white blood cells
plasma, red blood cells, white blood cells, and platelets.
plasma and platelets
What are the most common blood cells?
red blood cells
white blood cells
platelets
plasma
Which system detects information from the environment and directs the way your body responds to this information?
¿Qué sistema detecta información del medio ambiente y dirige la forma en que su cuerpo responde a esta información?
excretory
excretorio
circulatory
circulatorio
respiratory
respiratorio(
nervous
nervioso
Which two body systems work together to break down food and get rid of wastes?
¿Qué dos sistemas corporales trabajan juntos para descomponer los alimentos y eliminar los desechos?
digestive and excretory
Digestiva y excretora
digestive and nervous
Digestiva y nerviosa
excretory and respiratory
Excretora y respiratoria
nervous and digestive
Nerviosa y digestiva
Which of the following body systems work together for support, protection, and movement?
respiratory and cardiovascular
skeletal and muscular
skeletal and integumentary
digestive and respiratory
The main purpose of the ____________ system is to break food particles into pieces that can be used.
circulatory
respiratory
digestive
skeletal
Which body system consists of mostly skin, but also includes hair, nails, sweat and oil glands?
Integumentary System
Endocrine System
Lymphatic/ Immune System
Cardiovascular System
This body system provides the support and structure. It also provides protection to internal organs, and produces some blood cells.
Muscular System
Respiratory System
Nervous System
Skeletal System
This body system consists of the brain, the spinal cord, and the nerves.
Lymphatic/ Immune System
Endocrine System
Nervous System
Cardiovascular System
Sickle Cell Disease causes clumps of sticky sickle-shaped cells to block the blood vessels.
True
False
Sickled red blood cells are
red blood cells that live 10-20 days
red blood cells that are rigid and sticky
red blood cells that are present in a person with sickle cell disease
all of the above
Hemoglobin is found in Red Blood Cells. What is the function of Hemoglobin?
To bind to Carbon Dioxide Molecules
To bind to Oxygen Gas Molecules
To fight off diseases
To make blood turn from Red to Blue
Match the following
Epithelial tissue
Skin, lining of the digestive system
Connective tissue
blood, bone
Nervous tissue
Braoin, spinal cord
Muscle tissue
Skeletel muscles, the heart
1 centimeter = (a) millimeters
(Type the number)
How many millimeters are in 1 meter?
2
10
100
1,000
1 meter = (a) centimeters
(Type the number)
1 kilometer = _____ meters
2
10
100
1,000
1 liter = ________ milliliters
5
10
100
1,000
1 kilogram = ______ grams
1,000
100
10
5
Match the following basic unit to the appropriate measurement
gram
mass
Liter
volume
meter
length
