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Assessment by MCQ, Multicellular Organisms

Total questions: 40

Worksheet time: 32mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
What is the function of spindle fibres during mitosis?
a)
To divide the cytoplasm
b)
To pull chromatids to opposite poles
c)
To form the nuclear membrane
d)
To produce energy for cell division
2.

One role of stem cells in the human body is to produce

a)

antibodies for defence

b)

new skin tissue to repair a cut

c)

enzymes for digestion

d)

hormones for communication

3.

What term describes the location where chromosomes line up during mitosis?

a)
Equator
b)
Pole
c)
Spindle
d)
Centromere
4.
Which of the following maintains the diploid chromosome complement during cell division?
a)
Meiosis
b)
Mitosis
c)
Binary fission
d)
Cytokinesis
5.

A chemical called colchicine stops cells from producing spindle fibres during mitosis, which prevents further stages occurring. Which stage of mitosis would still occur when colchicine is present?

a)

Chromosomes move to opposite poles of the cell.

b)

Chromatids are pulled apart.

c)

Chromosomes shorten and thicken.

d)

Two diploid cells produced.

6.

Each skin cell in a mouse has 40 chromosomes. How many chromosomes were present in each cell after dividing four times during cell culture?

a)

10

b)

20

c)

40

d)

160

7.
What is a characteristic of stem cells in animals?
a)
They are specialised cells
b)
They can divide to self-renew
c)
They cannot differentiate
d)
They are only found in embryos
8.
Which part of the brain controls balance and coordination?
a)
Cerebrum
b)
Cerebellum
c)
Medulla
d)
Hypothalamus
9.

The diagram shows some of the structures found in a reflex arc.

Which option correctly identifies P, Q and R?

a)

Motor Neuron : P

Inter neuron : R

Sensory neuron : Q

b)

Motor Neuron : P

Inter neuron : Q

Sensory neuron : R

c)

Motor Neuron : Q

Inter neuron : R

Sensory neuron : P

d)

Motor Neuron : R

Inter neuron : P

Sensory neuron : Q

10.
What type of neuron carries messages from the sensory organs to the CNS?
a)
Motor neuron
b)
Sensory neuron
c)
Inter neuron
d)
Relay neuron
11.
What is the function of a reflex arc?
a)
To regulate hormones
b)
To protect the body from harm
c)
To process conscious thought
d)
To produce energy
12.

The diagram represents a section through the brain.

Which of the following links a letter to its correct structure and function?

a)

G is the cerebrum and is the site of reasoning and memory.

b)

G is the cerebellum and is the site of reasoning and memory.

c)

H is the medulla and controls muscle coordination.

d)

H is the cerebellum and controls breathing and heart rate.

13.
What is the role of insulin in blood glucose regulation?
a)
To increase blood glucose levels
b)
To decrease blood glucose levels
c)
To store glycogen
d)
To break down glycogen
14.

The graph shows the number of people in Scotland with type 2 diabetes over a period of nine years.

If the trend shown continued, predict the number of people that would be expected to have type 2 diabetes in 2018.

a)

215000

b)

300000

c)

275000

d)

200000

15.
Where is glycogen stored in the body?
a)
Pancreas
b)
Liver
c)
Kidneys
d)
Stomach
16.
What is the main function of the cerebrum?
a)
Balance and coordination
b)
Involuntary actions
c)
Conscious thought and memory
d)
Hormone regulation
17.

The table below shows the blood glucose levels of two people after eating the same meal. The normal range of blood glucose levels is 82–110 mg/dL.

Using the information given, which of the following statements is correct?

a)

Person A always stayed within the normal range.

b)

Person B was outwith the normal range 180 minutes after eating.

c)

Person B had a level twice as high as that of person A 180 minutes after eating.

d)

Person A and person B both had their highest levels 90 minutes after eating.

18.

The flowchart shows how the water concentration of blood in the human body is controlled by a hormone.

The target tissue for this hormone is the:

a)

brain

b)

kidneys

c)

blood

d)

endocrine gland

19.
What is the role of glucagon in blood glucose regulation?
a)
To store glucose as glycogen
b)
To break down glycogen into glucose
c)
To lower blood glucose levels
d)
To increase insulin production
20.

A study was carried out to investigate the relationship between age and reaction time. The results are shown in the graph.

Which of the following conclusions is correct for these results?

a)

Reaction time always increases with age for both males and females.

b)

Reaction time always decreases with age for both males and females.

c)

Females have a lower reaction time than males in each age group.

d)

Males have a lower reaction time than females in each age group.

21.
What is the haploid chromosome number in human gametes?
a)
23
b)
46
c)
22
d)
44
22.

The diagram relates to reproduction in humans.

Which option identifies organ G and Cell H

a)

uterus, zygote

b)

ovary, egg or ovum,

c)

testes, sperm

d)

ovary, zygote

23.
What is the site of fertilisation in humans?
a)
Ovary
b)
Uterus
c)
Oviduct
d)
Cervix
24.

A man is fertile if his semen contains a minimum of 20 million sperm per cm3 and at least 75% of the sperm cells are active. The table shows the results of semen analysis from four sperm samples. Identify the sample that was from an infertile man.

a)

Sample A

b)

Sample B

c)

Sample C

d)

Sample D

25.
Which term describes the physical characteristics of an organism?
a)
Genotype
b)
Phenotype
c)
Allele
d)
Genome
26.

In mice, the dominant form of one gene (B) determines black coat colour and the recessive form (b) determines brown coat colour. If two heterozygous mice were crossed, the expected phenotypes of the offspring would be

a)

3 black : 1 brown

b)

1 black : 1 brown

c)

all black

d)

all brown

27.

Tongue-rolling is an inherited characteristic controlled by different forms of a gene. T (roller) represents the dominant form of the gene, and t (non-roller) represents the recessive form. The family tree diagram shows a pattern of inheritance of the characteristic.

Which option shows the genotypes of individuals E and F?

a)

E : Gg

F : Gg

b)

E : GG

F : Gg

c)

E : Gg

F : gg

d)

E : gg

F : Gg

28.
What type of inheritance results in discrete variation?
a)
Polygenic inheritance
b)
Single gene inheritance
c)
Continuous variation
d)
Multiple allele inheritance
29.

The following diagram shows the inheritance of coat colour in guinea pigs.

Which of the following generations contain heterozygous individuals?

a)

P and F1

b)

P and F2

c)

F1 and F2

d)

P, F1 and F2

30.
Which type of variation is controlled by multiple genes?
a)
Discrete variation
b)
Continuous variation
c)
Single gene inheritance
d)
Genetic drift
31.
What is the function of phagocytes?
a)
To produce antibodies
b)
To engulf pathogens
c)
To transport oxygen
d)
To produce toxins
32.
Which structure in the heart prevents blood from flowing backwards?
a)
Atria
b)
Valves
c)
Ventricles
d)
Coronary arteries
33.
Which blood vessel carries oxygenated blood from the heart to the body?
a)
Pulmonary vein
b)
Pulmonary artery
c)
Vena cava
d)
Aorta
34.
What is the role of capillaries?
a)
To carry blood under high pressure
b)
To exchange materials with tissues
c)
To prevent blood backflow
d)
To store nutrients
35.

The following key can be used to identify the different components of blood.

Use the key to identify which of the diagrams represents a platelet.

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D

36.

The diagram represents part of the circulatory system in humans.

Select the option that shows the correct comparison of carbon dioxide (CO2) and oxygen (O2) concentrations in the blood travelling through blood vessels L and N.

a)

Vessel L low CO2 and high O2

Vessel N has high CO2 and low O2

b)

Vessel L high CO2 and low O2

Vessel N has low CO2 and high O2

c)

Vessel L low CO2 and high O2

Vessel N has low CO2 and high O2

d)

Vessel L low CO2 and low O2

Vessel N has high CO2 and high O2

37.
Which blood component is responsible for oxygen transport?
a)
Plasma
b)
Red blood cells
c)
White blood cells
d)
Platelets
38.
What is the name of the process by which lymphocytes destroy pathogens?
a)
Phagocytosis
b)
Antibody production
c)
Clotting
d)
Engulfing
39.
What is the role of haemoglobin in red blood cells?
a)
To produce energy
b)
To transport oxygen
c)
To fight infections
d)
To form clots
40.

Which row in the table describes some features of veins?

a)

A

b)

B

c)

C

d)

D