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Quarter 1 BIO EOC Review

Total questions: 84

Worksheet time: 2hrs 6mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is a scientific model?

a)

A representation of an object, system, or concept that helps to explain and predict phenomena in the natural world.

b)

A detailed description of a scientific experiment.

c)

A collection of data points used to analyze trends.

d)

A theoretical framework that cannot be tested.

2.

What represents ethical behavior in scientific investigation?

a)

Accurate reporting of results and allowing others to review your work.

b)

Conducting experiments without any oversight.

c)

Publishing results without peer review.

d)

Exposing test subjects to unnecessary risks.

3.

What is the scientific method?

a)

A systematic process that uses observation and experimentation to gain knowledge about events in nature.

b)

A random approach to understanding natural phenomena.

c)

A method that relies solely on theoretical assumptions without experimentation.

d)

A way to conduct research without any structured process.

4.

What is the significance of reproducibility in science?

a)

It allows researchers to publish findings without verification.

b)

It enables other researchers to verify results and confirm findings through repeated experiments.

c)

It reduces the need for peer review in scientific publications.

d)

It ensures that all experiments yield the same results every time.

5.

What is an independent variable?

a)

A variable that is measured in an experiment.

b)

A variable that is kept constant throughout the experiment.

c)

A factor that is changed or controlled in a scientific experiment to test its effects on the dependent variable.

d)

A variable that does not affect the outcome of the experiment.

6.

What is the dependent variable?

a)

The factor that is manipulated in an experiment.

b)

The factor that is measured or observed in an experiment, which is affected by changes in the independent variable.

c)

The constant factor that remains unchanged throughout the experiment.

d)

The hypothesis that is tested during the experiment.

7.

What is an experiment?

a)

A method to collect data without a hypothesis.

b)

A procedure carried out to support, refute, or validate a hypothesis.

c)

A way to analyze past data without conducting new tests.

d)

A technique used only in scientific research.

8.

What is the importance of peer review in science?

a)

It helps validate research findings, ensures accuracy, and maintains quality in scientific literature.

b)

It allows researchers to publish their work without scrutiny.

c)

It is a method to increase the number of publications.

d)

It serves as a marketing tool for scientific journals.

9.

What is the goal of a scientific investigation?

a)

To entertain the audience

b)

To help the scientist solve a problem or answer a question.

c)

To create new technology

d)

To prove a hypothesis without evidence.

10.

What is a theory in science?

a)

A theory is a guess about how things work.

b)

A theory is a well-substantiated explanation of some aspect of the natural world, based on a body of evidence and repeatedly tested through observation and experimentation.

c)

A theory is an untested hypothesis.

d)

A theory is a simple statement that describes a phenomenon.

11.

What is a variable in an experiment?

a)

A variable is a constant factor that does not change during an experiment.

b)

A variable is any factor, trait, or condition that can exist in differing amounts or types in an experiment.

c)

A variable is the outcome that is measured in an experiment.

d)

A variable is a specific type of equipment used in experiments.

12.

What is a control group?

a)

A group that receives the treatment in an experiment.

b)

A group that does not receive the treatment, used as a benchmark.

c)

A group that is randomly selected from the population.

d)

A group that receives a placebo instead of the treatment.

13.

What is a scientific law?

a)

A statement based on repeated experimental observations that describes some aspect of the world, often expressed mathematically.

b)

A hypothesis that has not yet been tested.

c)

An opinion based on personal beliefs and experiences.

d)

A theory that is widely accepted but not proven.

14.

What is a hypothesis?

a)

A proposed explanation for a phenomenon, which can be tested through experimentation.

b)

A definitive conclusion based on extensive research.

c)

An assumption made without evidence.

d)

A random guess about an outcome.

15.

What is the role of observation in scientific research?

a)

Observation is crucial as it helps scientists gather data and identify patterns or phenomena to study.

b)

Observation is only necessary for experiments involving animals.

c)

Observation is used to confirm hypotheses without collecting data.

d)

Observation is not important in scientific research.

16.

The variable that is changed on purpose in an investigation is called the ...

a)
Constant
b)
Control
c)
Independent Variable
d)
Dependent Variable
17.

The variable that is being tested, counted, or measured and is what you look at the end of an investigation is called ...

a)
Control
b)
Constant
c)
Independent Variable
d)
Dependent Variable
18.

A variable that is used for comparison, does not get any change, and there can be many of these variables in an investigation.

a)
Constant
b)
Control
c)
Independent Variable
d)
Dependent Variable
19.
Which brand of paper towel will absorb the most liquid? What is the independent variable?
a)
Brand of paper towel
b)
Amount of water absorbed
20.
Which brand of paper towel will absorb the most liquid? What is the dependent variable?
a)
brand of paper towel
b)
amount of water absorbed
21.

Angel wants to know if the type of soap has an effect on how clean her clothes get. What is the independent variable?

a)

type of soap

b)

how long the laundry takes

22.

Angel wants to know if the type of soap has an effect on how clean her clothes get. What is the dependent variable?

a)

type of soap

b)

how clean the clothes are

23.

Zach wants to determine if the amount of time spent on social media has an effect of grades. What is the dependent variable?

a)

popularity

b)

grades

24.

Maddie wants to determine if the weight of the dog will determine the number of puppies in a litter. What is the independent variable?

a)

weight of dog

b)

number of puppies

25.

What is the monomer of Carbohydrates?

a)

Amino Acid

b)

Monosacharrides

c)

Fatty Acids

d)

DNA/RNA

26.

What is the monomer of lipids?

a)

Amino Acids

b)

Monosaccharides

c)

Fatty Acids

d)

DNA/RNA

27.

What is the monomer of proteins?

a)

Amino Acids

b)

Monosaccharides

c)

Fatty Acids

d)

DNA/RNA

28.

What is the monomer of nucleic acids?

a)

Amino Acids

b)

Monosaccharides

c)

Fatty Acids

d)

Nucleotides

29.

What is the function of a carbohydrate?

a)

Control rates of reactions, form muscle and bones

b)

Provide long term energy, protection, waterproofing, and insulation.

c)

Main source of energy and is quick.

d)

Store and transmit genetic information.

30.

What is the function of lipids?

a)

Control rates of reactions and forms muscle and bones.

b)

Main source of energy.

c)

Energy storage, protection, waterproofing and insulation.

d)

Store and transmit genetic information.

31.

What is the function of proteins?

a)

Main source of energy.

b)

Energy storage, protection, waterproofing and insulation

c)

Store and transmit genetic information.

d)

Control rates of reactions and form muscles and bones.

32.

What is the function of nucleic acids?

a)

Main source of energy.

b)

Energy storage, protection, water proofing, and insulation.

c)

Control rates of reactions and form muscles and bones.

d)

Store and transmit genetic information.

33.

What is an example of a lipid?

a)
b)

c)

d)

34.

What is an example of a carbohydrate?

a)

b)

c)

d)

35.

What is an example of a protein?

a)

b)

c)

d)

36.

What is an example of a nucleic acid?

a)

b)

c)

d)

37.

What macromolecule is classified as an enzyme?

a)

Carbohydrate

b)

Protein

c)

Nucleic Acid

d)

Lipids

38.

What does an enzyme do for reactions?

a)

Act as catalysts to speed up reactions.

b)

Act as catalysts to slow down reactions.

c)

Act as catalysts to keep reactions stable.

39.

What are examples of carbohydrates?

a)

triglycerides, waxes, fat, and oils

b)

form polypeptides such as antibodies, enzymes, and hormones

c)

glucose, fructose, cellulose, and lactose

d)

DNA and RNA

40.

What are examples of proteins?

a)

triglycerides, waxes, fats, and oils

b)

form polypeptides such as antibodies, enzymes, and hormones

c)

glucose, fructose, cellulose, and lactose

d)

DNA and RNA

41.

What are examples of lipids?

a)

triglycerides, waxes, fats, and oils

b)

form polypeptides such as antibodies, enzymes, and hormones

c)

glucose, fructose, cellulose, and lactose

d)

DNA and RNA

42.

What are examples of nucleic acids?

a)

triglycerides, waxes, fats, and oils

b)

form polypeptides such as antibodies, enzymes, and hormones.

c)

glucose, fructose, cellulose, and lactose

d)

DNA and RNA

43.

The cell membrane of a cell consists of

a)

protein molecules arranged around 2 layers

b)

two layers of lipids with embedded proteins built in

c)

lipid molecules positioned between two carbohydrate layers

d)

protein molecules which are made of sugar

44.

Which of the following conclusions can be drawn from the graph?

a)

The optimum temperature is 20C

b)

The optimum temperature is 38C

c)

The enzyme's activity continually increases as temperature increases.

d)

The enzyme's activity continually decreases as temperature increases.

45.
Water striders can walk across the surface of calm water. Their feet push the surface of the water down slightly, but they do not break the surface. Why?
a)
The insects are light enough so they do not break the hydrogen bonds holding the water molecules together
b)
The insects actually use their wings to hover slightly above the water’s surface and they only skim it with their feet.
c)
The insect’s feet are non-polar, so they are repelled by the polar water molecules and are pushed away from the water’s surface.
d)
The insects are small enough to see the individual water molecules, so they are able to step carefully from one molecule to the next
46.
Large bodies of water do not quickly fluctuate in temperature. Why?
a)
Water is a solvent.
b)
Water has a high heat capacity.
c)
Water acts as a buffer.
d)
Water is non-polar.
47.
What two elements make up water?
a)
Helium and oxygen
b)
Hydrogen and oxygen
c)
helium and carbon
d)
oxygen and carbon
48.
What word describes when water is attracted to other substances?
a)
cohesion
b)
adhesion
c)
capillary action
d)
surface tension
49.
Why does water move from the roots to the leaves of plants?
a)
Water is pushed by solutes
b)
Capillary action pulls the water molecules like a chain
c)
Water is pulled by gravity
d)
Water’s cohesion causes it to “pull” towards the leaves
50.
Attractions between water molecules are called
a)
Covalent bonds
b)
Ionic bonds
c)
Polar bonds
d)
Hydrogen bonds
51.
Why does ice float?
a)
As water freezes, it expands and its density decreases.
b)
As water freezes, it takes up more hydrogen from the atmosphere, causing it to have a greater buoyancy.
c)
As water freezes, air becomes trapped between the hydrogen bonds of water molecules.
d)
As water freezes, it takes up more oxygen from the atmosphere, causing it to have a greater buoyancy.
52.
Water is polar because...
a)
The unequal sharing of electrons gives the water molecule a slight negative charge near its oxygen atom and a slight positive charge near its hydrogen atoms.
b)
The molecule has two poles, at which the it is colder than other regions of the molecule.
c)
The unequal sharing of electrons gives the water molecule a slight negative charge near its hydrogen atoms and a slight positive charge near its oxygen atom.
d)
The water molecule is neutral.
53.
This organelle takes food and turns it into ENERGY for plant and animal cells.
a)
Chloroplast
b)
Mitochondria
c)
Lysosome
d)
Ribosome
54.
This organelle takes food and turns it into ENERGY for plant and animal cells.
a)
Chloroplast
b)
Mitochondria
c)
Lysosome
d)
Ribosome
55.
The site of photosynthesis
a)
ribosome
b)
mitochondria
c)
chloroplast
d)
nucleus
56.
I am a protein packaging and shipping machine! Who am I?
a)
vacuole
b)
ribosome
c)
mitochondrion
d)
golgi apparatus
57.
Directs all cell activities through the DNA located there.
a)
Lysosomes
b)
Nucleus
c)
ribosomes
d)
Mitochondria
58.
Which organelle is only found in a plant cell? 
a)
nucleus
b)
chloroplast
c)
mitochondria
d)
cell membrane
59.
Which of the following is directly involved in the packaging and transportaton of materials inside/within the cell?
a)
Endoplasmic Reticulum
b)
Vacuole
c)
Lysosome
d)
Mitochondria
60.
Which part of the cell is often called "the brain of the cell"?
a)
nuclear membrane
b)
endoplasmic reticulum
c)
nucleus
d)
mitochondria
61.
What is found in both plant and animal cells but is much larger in plant cells?
a)
Nucleus
b)
Mitochondria
c)
Chloroplast
d)
Vacuole
62.
Where are proteins made?
a)
Golgi body
b)
Mitochondria
c)
Chromosomes
d)
Ribosomes
63.
I am the outer most layer of an animal cell. What am I?
a)
cell wall
b)
nucleus
c)
cell membrane 
d)
cell skin
64.
What are tiny organelles that convert glucose into ATP (energy)?
a)
Ribosomes
b)
Vesicles
c)
Cytoskeleton
d)
Mitochondria
65.
A rigid layer that lies outside the cell's  membrane is...
a)
Cytoskeleton
b)
Cilia
c)
Cell Wall
d)
Flagella
66.
Maintaining a stable internal environment?
a)
homologous
b)
homoeostasis
c)
ribosomes
d)
cytoplasm
67.
Main producer of ATP in all eukaryotes
a)
chloroplast
b)
mitochondria
c)
lysosome
d)
smooth er
68.
Which  structures are present in animal and plant cells?
a)
Vacuole, nucleus and cell membrane
b)
Nucleus, cell wall, cytoplasm
c)
Nucleus, cell membrane, cytoplasm
d)
Cell membrane, chloroplast, cell wall
69.
Sac-like structure which stores water, food, and wastes.
a)
lysosomes
b)
cell wall
c)
cytoplasm
d)
vacuoles
70.
Which cell part stores the DNA, which contains the instructions for the cell?
a)
Golgi body
b)
lysosome
c)
nucleus
d)
vacuole
71.
Which cell part controls what moves in and out of the cell?
a)
cell wall
b)
cell membrane
c)
cytoplasm
d)
mitochondria
72.
Which cell part is the "post office" of the cell, packaging materials to be secreted?
a)
Golgi body
b)
chloroplast
c)
mitochondria
d)
nucleus
73.
Plant cells have two structures animal cells do not, they are the
a)
cell membrane and chloroplast
b)
cell wall and mitochondria
c)
cell wall and chloroplast
d)
cell membrane and mitochondria
74.
What are the products of photosynthesis?
a)
water and carbon dioxide
b)
oxygen and glucose
c)
oxygen and carbon dioxide
d)
oxygen and water
75.
Which gas is removed from the atmosphere during photosynthesis?
a)
hydrogen
b)
oxygen
c)
nitrogen
d)
carbon dioxide
76.
What is the organelle that contains the chlorophyll used in photosynthesis ?
a)
mitochondria
b)
ribosome
c)
chloroplast
d)
nucleus
77.
The purpose of photosynthesis is ...
a)
to make glucose
b)
to break glucose
c)
to capture energy from the sun
d)
to change carbon dioxide
78.
The purpose of cellular respiration is to
a)
make glucose
b)
break glucose
c)
capture the energy in sunlight
d)
change carbon dioxide
79.
Cellular respiration happens in which 2 places?
a)
cytoplasm and mitochondria
b)
chlorplast and mitochondria
c)
chloroplast and stomata
d)
chloroplast and cytoplasm
80.
How are photosynthesis and cellular respiration related?
a)
They have opposite equations
b)
they have the same equation
c)
they both produce carbon dioxide
d)
they both produce oxygen
81.
What are the products in cellular respiration?
a)
water and carbon dioxide
b)
water and glucose
c)
carbon dioxide and oxygen
d)
glucose and oxygen
82.
This is the equation for...
a)
photosynthesis
b)
cellular respiration
83.

This is the equation is for? 6Co2 + 6H2O ----> C6 H12 O6 6O2

a)

photosynthesis

b)

cellular respiration

84.
ATP is...
a)
A form of energy the cell can use that is produced by cellular respiration
b)
A kind of sugar produced in photosynthesis
c)
A battery