WorksheetsSOL Vocabulary
Total questions: 54
Worksheet time: 27mins
Which of the following best defines a scientific theory?
A statement that describes a consistent natural phenomenon
A well-substantiated explanation based on evidence
A guess with little evidence
A mathematical equation
What is a scientific law?
A prediction about future events
A description of a natural relationship or principle, often expressed mathematically
An untested hypothesis
A type of cell
Which of the following is a prokaryote?
Fungi
Bacteria
Plant
Animal
Which organism is an autotroph?
Human
Mushroom
Oak tree
Dog
Which of the following is a heterotroph?
Grass
Algae
Cow
Cyanobacteria
Which organism breaks down dead organic matter and recycles nutrients?
Producer
Decomposer
Consumer
Virus
What is the function of homeostasis in living organisms?
To break down food
To maintain a stable internal environment
To produce energy
To reproduce
Which organelle is responsible for photosynthesis?
Ribosome
Chloroplast
Lysosome
Golgi Body
What is the main function of ribosomes?
Store genetic information
Synthesize proteins
Break down waste
Control osmosis
What is osmosis?
Movement of water across a semipermeable membrane
Movement of proteins in the cell
Production of energy
Breakdown of carbohydrates
Which of the following best describes an enzyme?
A type of carbohydrate
A protein that speeds up chemical reactions
A genetic material
A cell organelle
What property of water allows insects to walk on its surface?
High specific heat
Surface tension
Nitrogen fixation
Adhesion
Which organelle contains digestive enzymes to break down waste?
Lysosome
Golgi Body
Ribosome
Chloroplast
What is the main function of the Golgi Body in a cell?
Protein synthesis
Packaging and transporting proteins
Photosynthesis
DNA replication
Which of the following is a carbohydrate?
Starch
DNA
Lipid
Protein
What is the role of mRNA in protein synthesis?
Stores genetic information
Transports amino acids
Carries genetic code from DNA to ribosome
Breaks down proteins
Which of the following is made of amino acids?
Protein
Carbohydrate
Lipid
Nucleic acid
What is a nucleotide?
A building block of proteins
A building block of nucleic acids
A type of lipid
A type of carbohydrate
Which of the following best describes an allele?
A type of cell
A form of a gene
A protein
A carbohydrate
What is a genotype?
The physical appearance of an organism
The genetic makeup of an organism
The environment of an organism
The behavior of an organism
Which of the following is an example of adaptation?
A bird migrating south for winter
A cell dividing
A plant wilting
A rock eroding
Which process explains the change in species over time?
Homeostasis
Evolution
Decomposition
Nitrogen fixation
Which of the following is a producer in an ecosystem?
Wolf
Grass
Mushroom
Bacteria
Which of the following is a consumer?
Oak tree
Algae
Rabbit
Cyanobacteria
What does equilibrium mean in a biological system?
Constant change
Balanced internal conditions
Rapid growth
High energy
What is the main function of the cell membrane?
Producing energy
Controlling what enters and leaves the cell
Storing genetic information
Breaking down waste
Which of the following is a characteristic of bacteria?
Multicellular
Prokaryotic
Contains a nucleus
Only found in animals
Which of the following is NOT considered living?
Bacteria
Virus
Plant
Animal
What is cohesion in terms of water properties?
Water molecules sticking to other substances
Water molecules sticking to each other
Water evaporating
Water freezing
What is adhesion?
Water molecules sticking to each other
Water molecules sticking to other substances
Water boiling
Water condensing
Which of the following is a lipid?
Glucose
Starch
Fat
DNA
Which macromolecule stores genetic information?
Carbohydrate
Lipid
Nucleic acid
Protein
What is cell specialization?
All cells performing the same function
Cells developing to perform specific functions
Cells losing their function
Cells dividing rapidly
In an experiment, what is the independent variable?
The variable that is measured
The variable that is changed by the experimenter
The result of the experiment
The control group
What is the dependent variable in an experiment?
The variable that is changed
The variable that is measured
The control group
The hypothesis
Which of the following is an example of a pioneer species?
Lichen on bare rock
Oak tree in a forest
Deer in a meadow
Earthworm in soil
What is a population in biology?
All the living and nonliving things in an area
All members of one species in an area
All the producers in an ecosystem
All the consumers in an ecosystem
What happens to a cell placed in a hypertonic solution?
It swells
It shrinks
It stays the same
It bursts
What is a bacteriophage?
A type of bacteria
A virus that infects bacteria
A plant cell
A protein
During which phase of mitosis do chromosomes condense and become visible?
Prophase
Metaphase
Anaphase
Telophase
During which phase of mitosis do chromosomes line up in the middle of the cell?
Prophase
Metaphase
Anaphase
Telophase
During which phase of mitosis do sister chromatids separate and move to opposite poles?
Prophase
Metaphase
Anaphase
Telophase
During which phase of mitosis do two new nuclei form?
Prophase
Metaphase
Anaphase
Telophase
Which property of water allows it to absorb a lot of heat before changing temperature?
Surface tension
High specific heat
Cohesion
Adhesion
What is nitrogen fixation?
The process of plants making food
The conversion of nitrogen gas into ammonia by bacteria
The breakdown of proteins
The movement of water
What happens to a cell in a hypotonic solution?
It shrinks
It swells
It stays the same
It divides
What does a Punnett Square show?
The structure of a cell
The possible genetic outcomes of a cross
The phases of mitosis
The process of osmosis
Which process begins with bare rock and no soil?
Secondary succession
Primary succession
Climax community
Nitrogen fixation
Which process occurs after a disturbance but soil remains?
Primary succession
Secondary succession
Nitrogen fixation
Homeostasis
What is genetic engineering?
The natural selection of traits
The direct manipulation of an organism’s DNA
The process of cell division
The breakdown of proteins
What is a climax community?
The first species to colonize an area
A stable, mature community with little change in species
A community with only one species
A community after a disturbance
Which of the following is an example of a vestigial structure in humans?
Heart
Appendix
Brain
Lungs
A plant cell is placed in a solution and begins to swell. What can you infer about the solution?
It is hypertonic
It is hypotonic
It is isotonic
It is acidic
A population of insects is introduced to a new environment. Over several generations, some develop resistance to a pesticide. Which concept does this illustrate?
Homeostasis
Adaptation
Decomposition
Nitrogen fixation
