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EXAM 1 - Review (HW 1 - 5)

Total questions: 70

Worksheet time: 57mins

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1.

Which of the following terms is defined as a single-celled organism?

a)

Unicellular

b)

Multicellular

c)

Autotrophic

d)

Heterotrophic by absorption

2.

Which of the following describes some of the general characteristics of organisms in Domain Eukarya?

a)

They lack membrane-bound organelles and reproduce only by binary fission.

b)

They have cells with true nucleus and membrane-bound organelles.

c)

They are exclusively unicellular and always prokaryotic.

d)

They include only autotrophic organisms that perform photosynthesis.

3.

Why is the “Kingdom” Protista considered an “artificial kingdom”?

a)

Because it includes organisms that do not fit into other kingdoms

b)

Because it is the most ancient kingdom

c)

Because it is the most diverse kingdom

d)

Because it is the smallest kingdom

4.

The main three groups of protists are:

a)

Algae, Protozoa, and Slime Molds

b)

Bacteria, Viruses, and Fungi

c)

Plants, Animals, and Fungi

d)

Insects, Arachnids, and Crustaceans

5.

Which of the following are examples of animal-like protozoans?

a)

Amoeba and Paramecium

b)

Euglena and Chlamydomonas

c)

Plasmodium and Dinoflagellates

d)

Seaweed and Diatoms

6.

Life in the water is considered "comfortable" because:

a)

Water provides buoyancy and support, reducing the need for strong skeletal structures.

b)

Water environments have more stable temperatures compared to land.

c)

Aquatic life forms have less exposure to UV radiation.

d)

All of the above.

7.

The structure produced by gymnosperms and angiosperms that carries the male gametes is called:

a)

Pollen grain

b)

Ovule

c)

Seed

d)

Fruit

8.

Which of the following describes the major characteristics of each of the four major groups of plants?

a)

Bryophytes are non-vascular, Seedless Vascular Plants have vascular tissue and rely on spores, Gymnosperms produce seeds, Angiosperms have flowers and fruits.

b)

Bryophytes have flowers, Seedless Vascular Plants produce seeds, Gymnosperms are non-vascular, Angiosperms have vascular tissue.

c)

Bryophytes produce seeds, Seedless Vascular Plants have flowers, Gymnosperms have fruits, Angiosperms are non-vascular.

d)

Bryophytes have vascular tissue, Seedless Vascular Plants are non-vascular, Gymnosperms have flowers, Angiosperms produce seeds.

9.

All fungi are multicellular.

a)

True

b)

False

10.

Fungi share characteristics with animals and plants. Which of the following is a characteristic fungi share with animals?

a)

Photosynthesis

b)

Cell walls made of chitin

c)

Chlorophyll

d)

Roots

11.

Differentiate between parasites, saprobes, and mutualists.

a)

Parasites harm their host, saprobes feed on dead matter, mutualists benefit both organisms involved.

b)

Parasites benefit both organisms, saprobes harm their host, mutualists feed on dead matter.

c)

Parasites feed on dead matter, saprobes benefit both organisms, mutualists harm their host.

d)

Parasites and saprobes both benefit their host, mutualists harm their host.

12.

Which of the following explains some of the relevance of fungi to the world?

a)

Fungi are only harmful and cause diseases.

b)

Fungi play a crucial role in decomposition and nutrient cycling.

c)

Fungi are used solely for food production.

d)

Fungi have no impact on the environment.

13.

Which of the following lists includes only reproductive parts of a flower?

a)

Stamens, pistil, stigma, style, and ovary

b)

Sepals, petals, and filaments

c)

Petals, sepals, and anthers

d)

Filaments, petals, and sepals

14.

Monocots and Dicots (=Eudicots) differ in several ways. Which of the following is a characteristic of Monocots?

a)

Monocots have a single cotyledon.

b)

Monocots have net-like veins in their leaves.

c)

Monocots have flower parts in multiples of four or five.

d)

Monocots have a taproot system.

15.

Which of the following is a function of the mitochondria in an animal cell?

a)

Energy production

b)

Protein synthesis

c)

Photosynthesis

d)

Cell division

16.

Which of the following terms refers to the organization of body parts in a balanced way?

a)

Body symmetry

b)

Cephalization

c)

Vertebrate

d)

Invertebrate

17.

Which is the most diverse group of organisms in the world?

a)

Plants

b)

Animals

c)

Fungi

d)

Insects

18.

Which animal has true tissues, is protostome and has tentacles?

a)

Jellyfish

b)

Octopus

c)

Sea Anemone

d)

Starfish

19.

Which animal does not have true tissues?

a)

Porifera

b)

Cnidaria

c)

Platyhelminthes

d)

Annelida

20.

Name the 4 characteristics that all chordates have.

a)

Notochord, dorsal nerve cord, pharyngeal slits, post-anal tail

b)

Notochord, ventral nerve cord, pharyngeal slits, pre-anal tail

c)

Notochord, dorsal nerve cord, gill slits, post-anal tail

d)

Notochord, dorsal nerve cord, pharyngeal slits, pre-anal tail

21.

The distinguishing features of the following groups of chordates: non-avian reptiles, birds, mammals are:

a)

Non-avian reptiles have scales, birds have feathers, and mammals have hair or fur.

b)

Non-avian reptiles have feathers, birds have scales, and mammals have hair or fur.

c)

Non-avian reptiles have hair or fur, birds have scales, and mammals have feathers.

d)

Non-avian reptiles have scales, birds have hair or fur, and mammals have feathers.

22.

The 3 major groups of mammals are distinguished by their reproductive methods. Which of the following correctly lists these groups?

a)

Monotremes, Marsupials, and Placentals

b)

Reptiles, Amphibians, and Birds

c)

Insects, Arachnids, and Crustaceans

d)

Fish, Amphibians, and Reptiles

23.

Which of the following correctly defines and contrasts asymmetry, radial symmetry, and bilateral symmetry?

a)

Asymmetry refers to organisms with no symmetry, radial symmetry refers to organisms with body parts arranged around a central axis, and bilateral symmetry refers to organisms with a left and right side that are mirror images.

b)

Asymmetry refers to organisms with body parts arranged around a central axis, radial symmetry refers to organisms with a left and right side that are mirror images, and bilateral symmetry refers to organisms with no symmetry.

c)

Asymmetry refers to organisms with a left and right side that are mirror images, radial symmetry refers to organisms with no symmetry, and bilateral symmetry refers to organisms with body parts arranged around a central axis.

24.

Which of the following best contrasts a prokaryotic cell with a eukaryotic cell?

a)

Prokaryotic cells have a nucleus, while eukaryotic cells do not.

b)

Prokaryotic cells are generally larger than eukaryotic cells.

c)

Prokaryotic cells lack membrane-bound organelles, while eukaryotic cells have them.

d)

Prokaryotic cells have linear DNA, while eukaryotic cells have circular DNA.

25.

Which part of a compound light microscope is responsible for holding the slide in place?

a)

Stage

b)

Ocular lenses

c)

Objective lenses

d)

Revolving nose piece

26.

What is the total magnification of your sample when viewing it using a compound light microscope if the eyepiece magnification is 10x and the objective lens magnification is 40x?

a)

400x

b)

40x

c)

10x

d)

50x

27.

Which of the following describes the proper way to prepare a wet mount?

a)

Place the specimen on the slide, add a drop of water, and cover with a cover slip.

b)

Place the specimen on the slide and cover with a cover slip without water.

c)

Add a drop of water on the slide, place the specimen, and cover with a cover slip.

d)

Cover the specimen with a cover slip and then add a drop of water.

28.

Which of the following describes the most efficient way to search for a sample on a slide?

a)

Using a systematic grid pattern

b)

Randomly scanning the slide

c)

Focusing only on the edges

d)

Using a magnifying glass

29.

Which structures do all cells have in common?

a)

Nucleus and mitochondria

b)

Cell membrane and cytoplasm

c)

Chloroplast and cell wall

d)

Ribosomes and endoplasmic reticulum

30.

Which of the following describes the proper way to carry, care, and put away the compound light microscope?

a)

Always carry the microscope with both hands, clean the lenses with lens paper, and store it with the cover on.

b)

Carry the microscope with one hand, clean the lenses with any cloth, and leave it uncovered.

c)

Carry the microscope with both hands, clean the lenses with water, and store it without the cover.

d)

Always carry the microscope with one hand, clean the lenses with lens paper, and store it with the cover on.

31.

Which of the following defines the term 'dependent variable'?

a)

A variable that is manipulated to observe its effect on another variable.

b)

A variable that is measured and affected in an experiment.

c)

A variable that is kept constant to ensure the validity of an experiment.

d)

A group in an experiment that does not receive the treatment.

32.

What is the basic unit of an organism?

a)

Cell

b)

Tissue

c)

Organ

d)

Organism

33.

Which of the following lists the levels of biological organization in the correct order?

a)

Molecule, Cell, Tissue, Organ, Organ System, Organism, Population, Community, Ecosystem, Biosphere

b)

Cell, Molecule, Tissue, Organ, Organ System, Organism, Population, Community, Ecosystem, Biosphere

c)

Organism, Organ System, Organ, Tissue, Cell, Molecule, Population, Community, Ecosystem, Biosphere

d)

Biosphere, Ecosystem, Community, Population, Organism, Organ System, Organ, Tissue, Cell, Molecule

34.

What are the properties (characteristics) of life?

a)

Growth and development

b)

Reproduction

c)

Response to stimuli

d)

All of the above

35.

Which of the following are the major steps of the scientific method?

a)

Observation, Hypothesis, Experiment, Conclusion

b)

Question, Research, Hypothesis, Experiment, Analysis, Conclusion

c)

Problem Identification, Data Collection, Hypothesis, Experimentation, Conclusion

d)

Research, Hypothesis, Experiment, Observation, Conclusion

36.

Which of the following terms refers to organisms that consist of a single cell?

a)

Unicellular

b)

Multicellular

c)

Autotrophic

d)

Heterotrophic by absorption

37.

Which of the following describes the general characteristics of the different kingdoms in the Domain Eukarya in terms of cell type, cellular structure, nutrition mode, and presence or absence of cell wall?

a)

Eukaryotic, unicellular or multicellular, autotrophic or heterotrophic, cell wall present or absent

b)

Prokaryotic, unicellular, autotrophic, cell wall absent

c)

Eukaryotic, multicellular, heterotrophic, cell wall present

d)

Prokaryotic, multicellular, autotrophic, cell wall present

38.

Which of the following are examples of photosynthetic protists (algae)?

a)

Diatoms

b)

Amoebas

c)

Paramecia

d)

Euglena

39.

Which of the following are examples of protozoan?

a)

Amoeba, Paramecium, and Plasmodium

b)

E. coli, Salmonella, and Streptococcus

c)

Yeast, Mold, and Mushroom

d)

Algae, Seaweed, and Kelp

40.

Fungi are such an unknown group of organisms because:

a)

they are not visible to the naked eye

b)

they are not studied extensively

c)

they are not important to ecosystems

d)

they are not found in diverse environments

41.

The only fungi that are unicellular are:

a)

Mushrooms

b)

Yeasts

c)

Molds

d)

Lichens

42.

Which of the following is a relevance of fungi to the world?

a)

Decomposition and nutrient cycling

b)

Causing diseases only

c)

Producing oxygen

d)

None of the above

43.

Euglena are unicellular organisms that live in pond water. They move around using a flagella and can perform photosynthesis when needed. They contain many membrane bound organelles . What type of cells are they?

a)

Prokaryotic Cell

b)

Eukaryotic Cell

44.

Which of the following is a characteristic of fungi?

a)

They perform photosynthesis.

b)

They have chlorophyll.

c)

They have a cell wall made of chitin.

d)

They are mostly autotrophic.

45.

Is a slime mold plant-like, fungus-like, or animal-like?

a)

Fungus-like

b)

Plant-like

c)

Animal-like

46.

What domain are protists in?

a)

Eukarya

b)

Archaea

c)

Bacteria

47.

Which of the following terms is defined as the process by which a single organism divides into two parts, each of which becomes a separate organism?

a)

Autotrophic

b)

Binary fission

c)

Aerobic

d)

Prokaryote

e)

Heterotrophic

48.

Name the 3 Domains of life.

a)

Bacteria, Archaea, Eukarya

b)

Animalia, Plantae, Fungi

c)

Protista, Monera, Plantae

d)

Eukaryota, Prokaryota, Archaea

49.

In what kinds of environments would you find bacteria and archaea?

a)

Extreme environments such as hot springs and salt lakes

b)

Only in human bodies

c)

Only in freshwater lakes

d)

Only in deserts

50.

Which of the following best describes the general characteristics of bacteria and archaea?

a)

Both are prokaryotic and lack a nucleus.

b)

Both have a complex cellular structure with a nucleus.

c)

Bacteria are prokaryotic, while archaea are eukaryotic.

d)

Archaea have a nucleus, while bacteria do not.

51.

Bacteria are classified in terms of shape as:

a)

Cocci, Bacilli, and Spirilla

b)

Cocci, Bacilli, and Fungi

c)

Cocci, Viruses, and Spirilla

d)

Cocci, Bacilli, and Algae

52.

How do bacteria reproduce?

a)

Sexually

b)

Asexually

c)

Both sexually and asexually

d)

None of the above

53.

Which of the following describes how bacteria increase their genetic diversity?

a)

Through binary fission

b)

By acquiring genetic material from other bacteria

c)

By remaining genetically identical

d)

Through mitosis

54.

Which of the following describes some economic and ecological importance of bacteria?

a)

Bacteria are used in the production of antibiotics and help in nutrient cycling.

b)

Bacteria are harmful pathogens that cause diseases.

c)

Bacteria have no role in the environment.

d)

Bacteria are only found in extreme environments.

55.

Most bacteria are:

a)

harmful to humans

b)

harmless to humans

56.

Which of the following steps is involved in preparing a bacterial culture based on our Bacterial Culture exercise?

a)

Inoculating the bacteria into a growth medium

b)

Heating the bacteria to 100 degrees Celsius

c)

Freezing the bacteria

d)

Exposing the bacteria to direct sunlight

57.

What is the name of the instrument pictured?

a)

Beaker

b)

Erlenmeyer Flask

c)

Graduated Cylinder

d)

Pipette

58.

In the metric system, the basic unit of volume is:

a)

Liters

b)

Meters

c)

Grams

d)

Kelvin

59.

Identify the part of the microscope numbered #5 in the image.

a)

Objective Lens

b)

Ocular Lens

c)

Stage

d)

Course Objective Lens

60.

Identify the part of the microscope numbered #6 in the image.

a)

Revolving Nosepiece

b)

Stage

c)

Arm

d)

Course Objective Lens

61.

Identify the part of the microscope numbered #1 in the image.

a)

Arm

b)

Stage

c)

Base

d)

Light Source

62.

An experiment is performed on plants to see how different liquids affect plant growth. Each plant in the experiment is given a different liquid; water, apple juice, or milk. Each plant has the same amount of soil, sunlight, and listens to the same music. In this investigation, the independent variable is ...

a)

The type of plant

b)

The amount of sunlight

c)

The type of music

d)

The type of liquid

63.

What is the Scientific Theory of the Unity of Life is about?

a)

This scientific theory says that all life is related and traces its ancestry to a universal ancestor. This theory is well supported with multiple lines of evidence such as that all life is made from cells.

b)

This scientific theory speculates that possibly all life is related even though there is no evidence for this (yet).

c)

This scientific theory theorizes that all life could get along if people tried a little harder.

d)

All life is united!

64.

An example of a Cnidarian with radial symmetry with tentacles is:

a)

Sponges

b)

Jellyfish

c)

Octopus

d)

Squid

65.

Sea stars and sea urchin are Echinodermata and have the following characteristics:

a)

Bilateral symmetry; foot, visceral mass, mantle; and open circulatory system

b)

Head, thorax, and abdomen; jointed appendages; exoskeleton made of chitin; brain and ventral nerve cords

c)

5-part body and water vascular system; adults have radial symmetry and larvae have bilateral symmetry

d)

Notochord; post-anal tail; pharyngeal pouches (slits); dorsal, hollow nerve cord

66.

Many hyphae are called..

a)

caps

b)

roots

c)

mycelium

67.

In a hypothesis the ______ variable is what is being tested, while the ______ variable is the one being measured in response.

a)

independent; dependent

b)

independent; control

c)

dependent; independent

d)

control; dependent

68.

Which of the following statements is true about living things?

a)

All living things are made of cells.

b)

All living things are made of water.

c)

All living things are made of air.

d)

All living things are made of minerals.

69.

Prokaryotic cells are usually _______ and do not contain a ______

a)

Multicellular, Nucleus

b)

Unicellular, Nucleus

70.

What organelle is present and what process takes place in it?

a)

chloroplast- cellular respiration

b)

chloroplast- photosynthesis

c)

mitochondria- photosynthesis

d)

mitochondria- cellular respiration