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Lab Bio FINAL EXAM (A)

Total questions: 68

Worksheet time: 1hrs 6mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

A testable explanation or reasonable prediction for what will happen BEFORE an experiment is called a(n) ​ (a)   . AFTER many experiments are performed and scientific evidence backs up an idea, it is called a(n) ​ (b)   .

Choose from the below words
hypothesis
theory
bias
inference
2.

Match the following experimental variables with their description:

a)

everything that stays the same during an experiment, so you can make a comparison

1.

control variable

b)

the one thing that is changed on purpose in an experiment (this is what you are testing)

2.

independent variable

c)

the thing that is observed/measured in an experiment (it will change as the experiment runs)

3.

dependent variable

3.

Match the following characteristics of living things to their descriptions:

a)

maintaining a stable (balanced) internal environment

1.

homeostasis

b)

a signal to which an organism responds

2.

stimulus

c)

the breaking down of materials to create energy

3.

metabolism

d)

changing (adapting to one's environment) over time

4.

evolution

e)

passing of traits from parent to offspring

5.

reproduction

4.

Match the following types of bonds to their descriptions:

a)

when electrons are transferred from one atom to another

1.

ionic bonds

b)

when electrons are shared between atoms

2.

covalent bonds

c)

occurs due to the attraction of a + H atom to a - O atom (seen between water molecules and between the two strands of DNA)

3.

hydrogen bonds

5.

The pH scale runs from​ (a)   . Acids fall between (b)   , bases fall between ​ (c)   and neutral is ​ (d)   .

Choose from the below words
0-6
0-14
8-14
7
1
14
10-14
0-7
6.

Organize these options into the right categories, based on what biomolecule they are describing:

Categorize the following

made of monosaccharides

made of amino acids

made of glycerol and fatty acids

made of nucleotides

create quick energy for the body

involved in the growth and repair of muscle/bone

provide long term energy storage

store and transmit genetics material

ex: glucose

ex: chicken

ex: oil

ex: DNA

Carbohydrates
Proteins
Lipids
Nucleic Acids
7.

Why do we say that enzymes act as "biological catalysts"?

a)

because they speed up chemical reactions in nonliving things

b)

because they slow down chemical reactions in living things

c)

because they speed up chemical reactions in living things

d)

because they slow down chemical reactions in nonliving things

8.

Which of the following is CORRECT regarding the different classifications of cells?

a)

prokaryotes do NOT have a cell membrane and eukaryotes do

b)

all cells have a nucleus

c)

eukaryotes do NOT have a nucleus and prokaryotes do

d)

prokaryotes do NOT have a nucleus and eukaryotes do

9.

Match the following cell organelles to their function:

a)

control center of the cell- where most DNA is found

1.

nucleus

b)

protein synthesis

2.

ribosome

c)

modifies, sorts and packages proteins to "ship" to other parts of the cell

3.

golgi apparatus

d)

used for storage of water, carbs, proteins, etc

4.

vacuoles

e)

"clean-up crew"- break down waste products

5.

lysosomes

10.

Which organelle in the cell is responsible for creating ATP for the cell to use as energy?

a)

chloroplast

b)

mitochondria

c)

nucleus

d)

ribosome

11.

Where does photosynthesis occur in plant cells?

a)

chloroplast

b)

chlorophyll

c)

mitochondria

d)

cytoplasm

12.

Organize these options into the right categories, based on whether they refer to passive or active transport in cells:

Categorize the following

moves materials from an area of high concentration to low

moves materials from an area of low concentration to high

does not require E

requires E

Examples include diffusion and osmosis

Examples include endocytosis and exocytosis

Passive Transport
Active Transport
13.

In a(n) (a)   , there is a higher concentration of solutes inside the cell so the cell will ​ (b)   as water moves inside. In a(n) ​ (c)   there is a higher concentration of solutes outside the cell so the cell will ​ (d)   as water moves outside. A(n)​ (e)   occurs when there are equal amounts of solute both in/out of the cell.

Choose from the below words
hypotonic solution
swell
hypertonic solution
shrink
isotonic solution
14.

Match the following phases of the Cell Cycle with their descriptions:

a)

Cell division occurs (mitosis and cytokinesis)

1.

M Phase

b)

Lots of cell growth occurs

2.

G1 Phase

c)

DNA is replicated

3.

S Phase

d)

Cell growth occurs and the cell prepares to divide

4.

G2 Phase

15.

Match the following phases of Mitosis with their descriptions:

a)

Nuclear envelope dissappears, chromosomes condense and become visible

1.

Prophase

b)

Chromosomes line up along the center of the cell

2.

Metaphase

c)

Sister chromatids are pulled apart from each other and to opposite side of the cell

3.

Anaphase

d)

Two new nuclear envelopes form around the chromosomes on each side

4.

Telophase

e)

The cytoplasm splits and two new cells are created

5.

Cytokinesis

16.

The main source of energy in cells is:

a)

protein

b)

ATP

c)

ADP

d)

glucose

17.

Organize these options into the right categories, based on whether they refer to photosynthesis or cell respiration:

Categorize the following

Reactants: light, water and carbon dioxide

Products: glucose and oxygen

Reactants: glucose and oxygen

Products: ATP, water and carbond dioxide

Photosynthesis
Cell Respiration
18.

A metabolic process that converts sugar (glucose) into ATP WITHOUT the need for oxygen is called:

a)

cell respiration

b)

fermentation

c)

photosynthesis

d)

metabolism

19.

The total of all microorganisms found in a particular environment, such as your intestines:

a)

probiotics

b)

recombination

c)

microbiology

d)

microbiome

20.

Match the following bacterial shape names to their descriptions:

a)

round

1.

cocci

b)

rod-shaped

2.

bacillus

c)

rigid, thick spirals

3.

spirillum

21.

This process allows bacteria to "swap" DNA with each other. It involves creating a "bridge" between two bacteria, that the DNA can travel across.

a)

binary fission

b)

pilus

c)

conjugation

d)

endospore

22.

This is the most common way bacteria reproduce. It involves making a complete copy of the DNA, increasing in size and then splitting in half:

a)

binary fission

b)

binary fusion

c)

cell division

d)

conjugation

23.

Compounds that block the growth and reproduction of bacteria are called:

a)

vaccines

b)

antigens

c)

antibodies

d)

antibiotics

24.

The unique proteins found on the surface of pathogens are called:

a)

antibiotics

b)

antibodies

c)

antigens

d)

capsids

25.

The special Y-shaped proteins that your immune system creates in response to an invading pathogen are called:

a)

prophages

b)

antibodies

c)

antigens

d)

plasmids

26.

This is a process of injecting a weakened/mild form of a virus into the body in order to produce immunity against it:

a)

antibiotic resistance

b)

vaccination

c)

herd immunity

d)

zoonosis

27.

Which of the following is NOT a part of a nucleotide?

a)

an amino acid

b)

a nitrogen base

c)

a phosphate

d)

a 5-carbon sugar

28.

A gene is a sequence of ​ (a)   that codes for ​ (b)   that determine your traits. Genes are found packed in 46 ​ (c)   in humans.

Choose from the below words
DNA
proteins
chromosomes
histones
codons
29.

Using complementary base pairing, create a complementary strand DNA strand to the following:

CATGTA

a)

GTACAT

b)

CATGTA

c)

CAUGUA

d)

GUACAU

30.

Organize the following by determining if they refer to DNA or RNA:

Categorize the following

double-stranded

single-stranded

deoxyribose sugar

ribose sugar

contains thymine

contains uracil

stores genetic information

allows the cell to use genetic information to build proteins

DNA
RNA
31.

Use the codon circle to figure out which amino acid CAC codes for:

(Click the image to make it bigger)

a)

STOP

b)

aspartic acid

c)

glutamine

d)

histidine

32.

True or False: All mutations contribute to genetic variation in living things, which is a good thing from an evolutionary standpoint.

a)

True

b)

False

33.

True or False: All mutations are harmful.

a)

True

b)

False

34.

DNA is a twisted ladder shape, which is known as a:

a)

double helix

b)

complementary base pairing

c)

helicase

d)

codon

35.

DNA replication involves two enzymes. (a)   is the enzyme that "unzips" the original DNA strand. ​ (b)   is the enzyme that "builds" two complementary strands- one for each side of the unzipped original.

Choose from the below words
Helicase
DNA polymerase
RNA polymerase
Primase
36.

Match the following types of RNA with their descriptions:

a)

a copy of a short section of DNA

1.

mRNA

b)

makes up ribosomes and "reads" the DNA instructions

2.

rRNA

c)

brings amino acids over to the ribosome so a protein can be made

3.

tRNA

37.

The process of making proteins needed to “build” a living thing:

a)

DNA polymerase

b)

metabolism

c)

protein synthesis

d)

polymerization

38.

Protein synthesis consists of two steps. The first step is called ​ (a)   and it involves making an mRNA copy of the information coded in DNA. The second step is called ​ (b)   and it involves "reading" the mRNA strand and using that to build a specific protein.

Choose from the below words
transcription
translation
helicase
DNA polymerase
RNA polymerase
39.

Match the following chromosomal mutations to their descriptions:

a)

loss of all/part of a chromosome

1.

deletion

b)

extra copies of a chromosome

2.

duplication

c)

chromsome is "backwards"

3.

inversion

d)

part of chromosome breaks off and joins a different one

4.

translocation

40.

A section of DNA that codes for a protein that influences a trait:

a)

gene

b)

trait

c)

allele

d)

gamete

41.

Sex cells of a sexually reproducing organism (ex: egg and sperm cells):

a)

genotype

b)

gametes

c)

alleles

d)

diploids

42.

One of Mendel's Principles that states that alleles for a specific trait will separate during gamete formation so that gametes only carry one allele each:

a)

Principle of Dominance

b)

Law of Segregation

c)

Law of Independent Assortment

43.

One of Mendel's Principles that states that some alleles are dominant and others are recessive:

a)

Principle of Dominance

b)

Law of Segregation

c)

Law of Independent Assortment

44.

One of Mendel's Principles that states that traits are passed down independently from one another and do not influence other traits inheritance

a)

Principle of Dominance

b)

Law of Segregation

c)

Law of Independent Assortment

45.

This type of trait will show as long as there is at least one allele for it:

a)

dominant

b)

recessive

c)

homozygous

d)

heterozygous

46.

This type of trait will show only if there are two alleles for it:

a)

dominant

b)

recessive

c)

homozygous

d)

heterozygous

47.

The genetic makeup of an organism:

a)

homozygous

b)

phenotype

c)

genotype

d)

heterozygous

48.

The observable, physical traits, characteristics or behaviors of an organism:

a)

homozygous

b)

phenotype

c)

genotype

d)

heterozygous

49.

When there are two identical alleles for a particular gene (ex: TT or tt):

a)

homozygous

b)

phenotype

c)

genotype

d)

heterozygous

50.

When there are two different alleles for a particular gene (ex: Tt):

a)

homozygous

b)

phenotype

c)

genotype

d)

heterozygous

51.

Match each non-Mendelian genetic situation with it's description:

a)

When one allele is not completely dominant over another and a "mixing" of the two traits occurs

1.

incomplete dominance

b)

When there are two dominant alleles being expressed at the same time and you see both

2.

codominance

c)

When a gene has more than two allele possibilities

3.

multiple alleles

d)

When traits are controlled by more than one gene

4.

polygenic traits

52.

A special type of cell division where gametes (egg and sperm cells) are formed:

a)

crossing over

b)

meiosis

c)

mitosis

d)

interphase

53.

A cell with a full/complete set of DNA is called ​ (a)   . A cell that only has half a set of DNA (like a gamete) is called ​ (b)   .

Choose from the below words
diploid
haploid
homozygous
heterozygous
54.

A pair of corresponding chromosomes- one is inherited from mom and one is inherited from dad:

a)

multiple alleles

b)

sister chromatids

c)

homologous chromosomes

d)

gametes

55.

This occurs during prophase I of meiosis and involves homologous chromosomes "exchanging parts" with each other, as a way to mix up the genetic material:

a)

codominance

b)

crossing over

c)

interphase

d)

Punnett Squares

56.

What is the end result of meiosis?

a)

two genetically different, diploid cells

b)

four genetically different, haploid cells

c)

four genetically different diploid cells

d)

two genetically different, haploid cells

57.

Preserved remain of ancient organisms (Darwin used these as evidence to support his theory):

a)

adaptations

b)

alleles

c)

fossils

d)

common descent

58.

The process by which organisms in nature- with variations best suited to their local environment- survive and leave more offspring:

a)

gene flow

b)

descent with modification

c)

natural selection

d)

bottleneck effect

59.

Match the following terms with their definitions:

a)

The ability of an organism to survive and reproduce

1.

fitness

b)

Any heritable characteristic (trait) that increases an organism’s ability to survive and reproduce

2.

adaptation

c)

survival of the fittest

3.

natural selection

60.

Competition among members of a species for resources, such as food, living space, a mate to reproduce with, etc.:

a)

natural selection

b)

struggle for existence

c)

evolution

d)

genetic drift

61.

Match the following types of natural selection to its description:

a)

Occurs when individuals at one end of the curve have increased fitness

1.

directional selection

b)

Occurs when individuals at the center of the curve have increased fitness

2.

stabilizing selection

c)

Occurs when individuals at both ends of the curve have increased fitness

3.

disruptive selection

62.

There are two main ways evolution can occur WITHOUT natural selection. The first is (a)   which involves random change in the frequency of alleles for a trait that occurs in a small population. ​​ ​The ​ (b)   is a type of this that is due to the dramatic loss of a major part of a population. The ​ (c)   is a type due to the migration of a small subgroup of a population. The second is (d)   which involves the random movement of genes between populations that can introduce new alleles or alter the frequency of existing ones.

Choose from the below words
genetic drift
Gene flow
bottleneck effect
founder effect
63.

A group of organisms that can potentially interbreed with other members of the same group and produce viable (fertile) offspring:

a)

species

b)

family

c)

genus

d)

kingdom

64.

The combined genetic information of all members of a species in a population:

a)

homologous structures

b)

gene pool

c)

allele frequency

d)

adaptations

65.

Match the following types of reproductive isolation to their description:

a)

Occurs when two species have different mating behaviors that attract each to different mates

1.

behavioral isolation

b)

Occurs when physical barriers separate two species so they cannot mate

2.

geographic isolation

c)

Occurs when two species mate at different times

3.

temporal isolation

66.

Body parts that have different mature forms in different organisms but developed from the same embryonic tissue and indicate a common ancestor:

a)

homologous structures

b)

vestigial structures

c)

analogous structures

d)

embryology

67.

Body parts that have that have lost most or all of its original size, structure and function:

a)

homologous structures

b)

vestigial structures

c)

analogous structures

d)

embryology

68.

Match the following scientists with their achievement:

a)

One of the inventors of the microscope

1.

Leeuwenhoek

b)

developed the Germ Theory of disease

2.

Pasteur

c)

took "Photo 51" which led to the discovery of DNA as a double helix

3.

Franklin

d)

First to state DNA was a double helix structure- also discovered hydrogen bonds hold DNA strands together

4.

Watson and Crick

e)

Came up with the theory of evolution by natural selection

5.

Darwin