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AP BIO TEST 2 REVIEW

Total questions: 83

Worksheet time: 42mins

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Date
1.

Which chart correctly defines hypertonic, isotonic, and hypotonic in terms of solute concentration and describes what would happen to plant and animal cells in each solution?

a)

A chart that shows hypertonic solutions have higher solute concentration, causing cells to shrink; isotonic solutions have equal solute concentration, causing no change; hypotonic solutions have lower solute concentration, causing cells to swell.

b)

A chart that shows hypertonic solutions have lower solute concentration, causing cells to swell; isotonic solutions have higher solute concentration, causing cells to shrink; hypotonic solutions have equal solute concentration, causing no change.

c)

A chart that shows all three solutions have the same solute concentration and cause no change in cells.

d)

A chart that shows hypertonic solutions cause cells to burst, isotonic solutions cause cells to shrink, and hypotonic solutions cause cells to remain unchanged.

2.

Circle one: a saltwater fish lives in a (hypertonic, isotonic, hypotonic) solution. To survive in this solution the saltwater fish must consume a lot of (salt, water) and must excrete a lot of excess (salt, water).

a)

A saltwater fish lives in a hypertonic solution, must consume a lot of water, and must excrete a lot of excess salt.

b)

A saltwater fish lives in a hypotonic solution, must consume a lot of salt, and must excrete a lot of excess water.

c)

A saltwater fish lives in an isotonic solution, must consume a lot of water, and must excrete a lot of excess salt.

d)

A saltwater fish lives in a hypertonic solution, must consume a lot of salt, and must excrete a lot of excess water.

3.

If the concentration of NaCl inside a plant cell is 0.45M, which way will water diffuse if the cell is placed in a 0.25M NaCl solution?

a)

Water will diffuse into the cell.

b)

Water will diffuse out of the cell.

c)

There will be no net movement of water.

d)

Water will diffuse equally in both directions.

4.

Calculate the solute potential of a 0.3M NaCl solution at 35°C. Find your answers in bars.

a)

-14.7 bars

b)

-7.3 bars

c)

-12.2 bars

d)

-9.8 bars

5.

Review active and passive transport.

a)

Active transport requires energy, while passive transport does not.

b)

Both active and passive transport require energy.

c)

Passive transport moves substances against the concentration gradient.

d)

Active transport only occurs in plants.

6.

Compartmentalization is important in cells because it allows specific functions to occur in isolated environments, such as lysosomes containing digestive enzymes that could damage other cell components if released. Which of the following best explains why compartmentalization is important in cells, using lysosomes as an example?

a)

It prevents digestive enzymes in lysosomes from damaging other cell components.

b)

It allows lysosomes to produce energy for the cell.

c)

It helps lysosomes transport proteins out of the cell.

d)

It enables lysosomes to store genetic information.

7.

Both the mitochondria and chloroplast compartmentalize processes by separating different metabolic reactions into specific internal spaces. Which of the following best describes how this compartmentalization occurs?

a)

Mitochondria have a double membrane with the matrix and intermembrane space, while chloroplasts have thylakoids and stroma for different reactions.

b)

Both organelles use a single membrane to separate all processes.

c)

Mitochondria and chloroplasts do not compartmentalize any processes.

d)

Chloroplasts use the cytoplasm for all reactions, while mitochondria use only the matrix.

8.

Compartmentalization affects surface area in which of the following ways?

a)

It increases the surface area available for reactions.

b)

It decreases the surface area available for reactions.

c)

It has no effect on surface area.

d)

It reduces the efficiency of cellular processes.

9.

The mitochondria is highly folded because:

a)

it increases the surface area for energy production

b)

it helps store more genetic material

c)

it allows the cell to divide faster

d)

it protects the cell from toxins

10.

Eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells differ in terms of compartmentalization in the following way:

a)

Eukaryotic cells have membrane-bound organelles, while prokaryotic cells do not.

b)

Both eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells have membrane-bound organelles.

c)

Prokaryotic cells have more compartmentalization than eukaryotic cells.

d)

Neither eukaryotic nor prokaryotic cells have compartmentalization.

11.

The endosymbiotic theory explains how certain organelles in eukaryotic cells originated. Which statement best describes this theory?

a)

It proposes that some organelles, like mitochondria and chloroplasts, originated from free-living prokaryotes that were engulfed by a host cell.

b)

It states that all organelles in eukaryotic cells formed spontaneously from inorganic molecules.

c)

It suggests that eukaryotic cells evolved directly from viruses.

d)

It claims that organelles in eukaryotic cells are formed only through cell division.

12.

Evidence that supports the endosymbiotic theory includes which of the following?

a)

Mitochondria and chloroplasts have their own DNA

b)

All cells have a cell wall

c)

Mitochondria are found only in plants

d)

Chloroplasts are found in animal cells

13.

Mitochondria and chloroplasts can still be found as free-living prokaryotes (i.e. not in a symbiotic relationship with a eukaryote).

a)

True

b)

False

14.

Site of ________________________________

a)

cellular respiration

b)

photosynthesis

c)

protein synthesis

d)

digestion

15.

Structure of the double membrane: 1. Intermembrane: ________________________________

a)

space between the inner and outer membranes

b)

site of DNA replication

c)

location of ribosome synthesis

d)

area for protein folding

16.

Location for the ________________________________

a)

Krebs cycle

b)

Glycolysis

c)

Photosynthesis

d)

Fermentation

17.

Structure of the double membrane: 2. Mitochondrial matrix: Contains: ________________________________

a)

mitochondrial DNA, ribosomes, and enzymes

b)

chlorophyll and thylakoids

c)

cellulose and starch granules

d)

lysosomes and peroxisomes

18.

The number of mitochondria in a cell correlates with ________________________________

a)

the cell's energy needs or metabolic activity

b)

the cell's size only

c)

the amount of water in the cell

d)

the number of ribosomes present

19.

Cells with _______________ metabolic activity have _______________ mitochondria

a)

high; many

b)

low; many

c)

high; few

d)

low; few

20.

Chloroplast Specialized organelles in __________________________ organisms

a)

photosynthetic

b)

heterotrophic

c)

parasitic

d)

saprophytic

21.

Membranous sacs that can organize into stacks called _______________

a)

grana

b)

thylakoids

c)

stroma

d)

lamellae

22.

Select the organelles that are found in animal cells, but not in plant cells.

a)

Centrioles

b)

Chloroplasts

c)

Cell wall

d)

Large central vacuole

23.

Select the organelles that are found in plant cells but not in animal cells.

a)

Chloroplasts

b)

Mitochondria

c)

Ribosomes

d)

Centrioles

24.

Ribosomes help carry out instructions encoded in the DNA by:

a)

translating mRNA into proteins

b)

copying DNA into RNA

c)

breaking down waste materials

d)

transporting genetic material to the nucleus

25.

If a cell has a high rate of protein synthesis, what organelle would you expect it to have a large number of?

a)

Ribosomes

b)

Mitochondria

c)

Lysosomes

d)

Golgi apparatus

26.

The difference between rough and smooth ER is:

a)

Rough ER has ribosomes on its surface, while smooth ER does not.

b)

Smooth ER has ribosomes on its surface, while rough ER does not.

c)

Both rough and smooth ER have ribosomes on their surfaces.

d)

Neither rough nor smooth ER has ribosomes on their surfaces.

27.

The main differences between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells are:

a)

Presence of a nucleus in eukaryotic cells and absence in prokaryotic cells

b)

Both have a nucleus

c)

Prokaryotic cells have membrane-bound organelles

d)

Eukaryotic cells lack genetic material

28.

The endomembrane system is best described as:

a)

A group of organelles that work together to modify, package, and transport lipids and proteins.

b)

A network of microtubules that provides structural support to the cell.

c)

A collection of enzymes that break down waste materials in the cell.

d)

A system of DNA molecules that control cell division.

29.

Trace the path of a protein, from mRNA to modifications to final function.

a)

mRNA → ribosome → endoplasmic reticulum → Golgi apparatus → final function

b)

mRNA → nucleus → lysosome → final function

c)

mRNA → mitochondria → cytoplasm → final function

d)

mRNA → chloroplast → cell wall → final function

30.

Which chart best compares the main functions of microtubules, microfilaments, and intermediate filaments?

a)

A chart listing microtubules for cell shape and transport, microfilaments for movement and muscle contraction, and intermediate filaments for structural support.

b)

A chart listing all three as responsible for photosynthesis.

c)

A chart listing microtubules for DNA replication, microfilaments for protein synthesis, and intermediate filaments for energy production.

d)

A chart listing all three as only involved in cell division.

31.

Plants have a cell wall, therefore they do not have a plasma membrane. Is this true or false?

a)

True

b)

False

32.

The function of the Golgi Complex is similar to a warehouse/mail facility because it:

a)

sorts, packages, and ships materials within the cell

b)

produces energy for the cell

c)

controls cell division

d)

stores genetic information

33.

The statement asks whether you agree or disagree. What is the main purpose of this question?

a)

To express your opinion and provide reasons

b)

To memorize facts

c)

To solve a math problem

d)

To describe a diagram

34.

The roles of both the mitochondria and the chloroplasts are:

a)

Mitochondria produce energy through cellular respiration, while chloroplasts carry out photosynthesis.

b)

Mitochondria store genetic information, while chloroplasts break down waste.

c)

Mitochondria synthesize proteins, while chloroplasts transport nutrients.

d)

Mitochondria control cell division, while chloroplasts regulate cell shape.

35.

The main difference between the light dependent reactions and the Calvin cycle in the chloroplast is:

a)

Light dependent reactions require light and produce ATP and NADPH, while the Calvin cycle uses these products to fix carbon dioxide into glucose.

b)

Both processes occur in the stroma of the chloroplast and require sunlight directly.

c)

The Calvin cycle produces oxygen, while light dependent reactions fix carbon dioxide.

d)

Light dependent reactions occur in the mitochondria, while the Calvin cycle occurs in the chloroplast.

36.

The Krebs cycle and the electron transport chain in mitochondria differ in their roles in cellular respiration.

a)

The Krebs cycle produces NADH and FADH2, while the electron transport chain uses them to generate ATP.

b)

Both the Krebs cycle and the electron transport chain directly produce large amounts of ATP.

c)

The electron transport chain occurs in the mitochondrial matrix, while the Krebs cycle occurs in the inner mitochondrial membrane.

d)

The Krebs cycle uses oxygen directly, while the electron transport chain does not require oxygen.

37.

Identify the location where each process occurs:

a)

c. Mitochondrial matrix

b)

e. Mitochondria (inner membrane)

c)

b. Stroma

d)

d. Mitochondria (inner membrane)

e)

a. Thylakoid membrane

38.

Pigments, like chlorophyll, are important to plants because:

a)

they absorb light energy for photosynthesis.

b)

they help plants move.

c)

they provide structural support to the plant.

d)

they store genetic information.

39.

The surface area-to-volume ratio should be ______ in order for cells to optimize the exchange of material through the plasma membrane.

a)

high

b)

low

c)

equal to 1

d)

very small

40.

Problems that would occur if a single cell were to keep getting larger and larger over time include:

a)

Difficulty in transporting materials efficiently within the cell.

b)

Increased energy production within the cell.

c)

Enhanced communication between different parts of the cell.

d)

Improved ability to divide quickly.

41.

The following lists will compare the surface area-to-volume ratio of three cells. Circle the ratio of the cell that will have the most efficient exchange across its cell membrane.

a)

2.0; 0.9; 1.2

b)

0.9; 0.6; 1.1

c)

0.6; 0.7; 0.5

42.

You have a set of data regarding the surface area-to-volume ratios of four cells. Circle the ratio belonging to the cell that would be best suited for storage.

a)

4.5

b)

7.2

c)

3.1

d)

5.5

43.

Calculate and compare the SA:V ratios of the cubes below. Which cube will have the best exchange of material through the plasma membrane?

a)

The smallest cube

b)

The largest cube

c)

All cubes have the same exchange rate

d)

The medium-sized cube

44.

A small section of a plasma membrane is drawn. Which of the following parts should be labeled?

a)

Phospholipid bilayer, proteins, cholesterol, carbohydrate chains

b)

Nucleus, mitochondria, ribosomes, cytoplasm

c)

Cell wall, vacuole, chloroplast, centriole

d)

DNA, RNA, lysosome, spindle fibers

45.

The plasma membrane is often referred to as a fluid mosaic model because:

a)

it is composed of a flexible lipid bilayer with proteins embedded throughout

b)

it is made entirely of rigid proteins

c)

it is a solid, immobile structure

d)

it contains only lipids and no proteins

46.

The purpose of the plasma membrane is to:

a)

control the movement of substances into and out of the cell

b)

produce energy for the cell

c)

store genetic information

d)

synthesize proteins

47.

The difference between unsaturated and saturated tails of the phospholipids is:

a)

Unsaturated tails have one or more double bonds, while saturated tails have no double bonds.

b)

Unsaturated tails have no double bonds, while saturated tails have one or more double bonds.

c)

Both unsaturated and saturated tails have the same number of double bonds.

d)

Saturated tails are always longer than unsaturated tails.

48.

Kinks in the tails of phospholipids are caused by:

a)

Double bonds in fatty acid chains

b)

Presence of cholesterol

c)

Saturated fatty acids

d)

High temperature

49.

The molecule that embeds itself within the membrane and affects fluidity is:

a)

Cholesterol

b)

Glucose

c)

DNA

d)

ATP

50.

Integral and peripheral proteins can be differentiated based on their association with the cell membrane. Which statement correctly describes this difference?

a)

Integral proteins are embedded within the lipid bilayer, while peripheral proteins are attached to the membrane surface.

b)

Integral proteins are only found on the membrane surface, while peripheral proteins span the entire membrane.

c)

Peripheral proteins are embedded within the lipid bilayer, while integral proteins are loosely attached to the surface.

d)

Both integral and peripheral proteins are embedded within the lipid bilayer.

51.

Human cells are able to maintain membrane fluidity in cold temperatures by:

a)

increasing the proportion of unsaturated fatty acids in the membrane

b)

decreasing the number of membrane proteins

c)

increasing the length of fatty acid chains in the membrane

d)

removing cholesterol from the membrane

52.

An integral protein embedded within the plasma membrane has which of the following characteristics?

a)

It has hydrophobic regions within the membrane and hydrophilic regions exposed to the aqueous environment.

b)

It is entirely hydrophilic and does not interact with the membrane's hydrophobic core.

c)

It is only found on the surface of the membrane and does not span the bilayer.

d)

It is composed solely of hydrophobic amino acids and is not exposed to water.

53.

The plasma membrane is selectively permeable, which means:

a)

It allows some substances to pass through while blocking others.

b)

It allows all substances to pass through freely.

c)

It blocks all substances from entering or leaving the cell.

d)

It only allows water to pass through.

54.

The plasma membrane is selectively permeable due to which of the following qualities?

a)

Its lipid bilayer and embedded proteins control the movement of substances

b)

It is completely impermeable to all substances

c)

It allows all substances to pass freely

d)

It is made only of rigid cellulose fibers

55.

Nonpolar molecules are hydrophobic or hydrophilic, and this means they can easily pass across the plasma membrane.

a)

Hydrophobic; they can easily pass across the plasma membrane.

b)

Hydrophilic; they can easily pass across the plasma membrane.

c)

Hydrophobic; they cannot pass across the plasma membrane.

d)

Hydrophilic; they cannot pass across the plasma membrane.

56.

Polar molecules are hydrophilic or hydrophobic, and this affects their passage across the plasma membrane in what way?

a)

Polar molecules are hydrophilic and have difficulty passing through the plasma membrane.

b)

Polar molecules are hydrophobic and easily pass through the plasma membrane.

c)

Polar molecules are hydrophilic and easily pass through the plasma membrane.

d)

Polar molecules are hydrophobic and have difficulty passing through the plasma membrane.

57.

Identify the following as (a) polar or (b) nonpolar: a. Carbon dioxide b. Ions c. Oxygen d. Water e. Glucose

a)

a. Nonpolar b. Polar c. Nonpolar d. Polar e. Polar

b)

a. Polar b. Nonpolar c. Polar d. Nonpolar e. Nonpolar

c)

a. Polar b. Polar c. Nonpolar d. Nonpolar e. Polar

d)

a. Nonpolar b. Nonpolar c. Polar d. Polar e. Nonpolar

58.

If plant cells have a cell wall, then they cannot exchange material through their plasma membrane. True or False. Why?

a)

True

b)

False

59.

Cell walls are composed of:

a)

Cellulose

b)

Glycogen

c)

Chitin

d)

Keratin

60.

Cells that have a cell wall and the purpose of a cell wall are:

a)

Plant cells have a cell wall, which provides structure and protection.

b)

Animal cells have a cell wall, which helps in movement.

c)

Bacterial cells have a cell wall, which stores energy.

d)

Fungal cells have a cell wall, which aids in photosynthesis.

61.

The main differences between passive and active transport are:

a)

Passive transport does not require energy, while active transport does.

b)

Both passive and active transport require energy.

c)

Active transport moves substances from high to low concentration, while passive transport moves from low to high.

d)

Passive transport only occurs in plants, while active transport only occurs in animals.

62.

Imagine a room is a cell and someone brings in freshly popped popcorn (gas molecules). The smell slowly drifts through the room. This is an example of:

a)

diffusion

b)

osmosis

c)

active transport

d)

facilitated diffusion

63.

Fill in the blanks: In passive transport, molecules move from _____ to _____ concentration.

a)

high; low

b)

low; high

c)

equal; equal

d)

low; equal

64.

Molecules are able to go through diffusion because:

a)

they are in constant random motion

b)

they are attracted to each other strongly

c)

they are too large to stay in one place

d)

they require energy to move

65.

Animal cells have a high internal concentration of potassium in comparison to their external environments because:

a)

the sodium-potassium pump actively transports potassium into the cell.

b)

potassium passively diffuses into the cell through open channels.

c)

osmosis causes potassium to accumulate inside the cell.

d)

potassium is produced inside the cell by metabolic reactions.

66.

The molecule necessary for active transport is:

a)

ATP

b)

Glucose

c)

Oxygen

d)

Carbon dioxide

67.

Facilitated diffusion is a type of:

a)

Active transport

b)

Passive transport

c)

Endocytosis

d)

Osmosis

68.

The two types of transport proteins are:

a)

Channel proteins and carrier proteins

b)

Enzymes and receptors

c)

Hormones and antibodies

d)

Lipids and carbohydrates

69.

Two ways water can pass through the cell membrane are:

a)

osmosis and through aquaporins

b)

active transport and endocytosis

c)

diffusion and exocytosis

d)

facilitated diffusion and phagocytosis

70.

Facilitated diffusion affects the rate of diffusion in which of the following ways?

a)

It increases the rate of diffusion.

b)

It decreases the rate of diffusion.

c)

It stops diffusion completely.

d)

It has no effect on the rate of diffusion.

71.

Predict the effect on a cell if there was a mutation that changed the amino acid sequence of the proteins that make up aquaporins.

a)

The cell may have impaired water transport across its membrane.

b)

The cell will produce more energy.

c)

The cell will divide more rapidly.

d)

The cell will become resistant to viruses.

72.

A chemical gradient can be a source of energy for the cell (think about membrane potential) because:

a)

it allows the cell to harness potential energy stored in the gradient to perform work, such as ATP synthesis.

b)

it increases the temperature of the cell, providing thermal energy.

c)

it directly supplies the cell with glucose for metabolism.

d)

it causes the cell membrane to become rigid, aiding in structural support.

73.

Contrast “concentration gradient” to “chemical gradient.”

a)

A concentration gradient refers to the difference in the amount of a substance across a space, while a chemical gradient includes both concentration and charge differences.

b)

A concentration gradient and a chemical gradient are exactly the same.

c)

A chemical gradient only refers to gases, while a concentration gradient refers to liquids.

d)

A concentration gradient is about temperature, while a chemical gradient is about pressure.

74.

Osmosis is:

a)

the movement of water molecules through a semipermeable membrane from a region of lower solute concentration to a region of higher solute concentration

b)

the movement of solute molecules from a region of higher concentration to a region of lower concentration

c)

the process of water boiling at 100°C

d)

the process of solid turning directly into gas

75.

Tonicity refers to:

a)

the relative concentration of solutes in a solution compared to another solution

b)

the speed at which molecules move in a solution

c)

the temperature of a solution

d)

the color of a solution

76.

A hypertonic solution is:

a)

a solution with a higher concentration of solutes than the cell

b)

a solution with a lower concentration of solutes than the cell

c)

a solution with the same concentration of solutes as the cell

d)

a solution with no solutes present

77.

An isotonic solution is:

a)

a solution with the same solute concentration as another solution

b)

a solution with a higher solute concentration than another solution

c)

a solution with a lower solute concentration than another solution

d)

a solution that contains no solutes

78.

A hypotonic solution is:

a)

a solution with a lower solute concentration than the cell

b)

a solution with a higher solute concentration than the cell

c)

a solution with the same solute concentration as the cell

d)

a solution that causes water to leave the cell

79.

Osmoregulation is:

a)

the process by which organisms maintain the balance of water and salts in their bodies

b)

the breakdown of food to release energy

c)

the process of cell division

d)

the movement of oxygen in the blood

80.

Plasmolysis is:

a)

the shrinkage of the cell membrane away from the cell wall due to loss of water

b)

the bursting of a cell due to excess water intake

c)

the process of cell division

d)

the movement of water from a region of low concentration to high concentration

81.

Which would have the best exchange of material through the plasma membrane?

a)

A small, thin cell

b)

A large, thick cell

c)

A cell with a rigid wall

d)

A cell with few membrane proteins

82.

For the cuboidal cell with dimensions 3 cm x 3 cm x 3 cm:

a)

Surface Area: 54 cm², Volume: 27 cm³, SA:V ratio: 2:1

b)

Surface Area: 36 cm², Volume: 27 cm³, SA:V ratio: 1.33:1

c)

Surface Area: 27 cm², Volume: 9 cm³, SA:V ratio: 3:1

d)

Surface Area: 81 cm², Volume: 27 cm³, SA:V ratio: 3:1

83.

The cuboidal cell with the highest surface area to volume ratio would have the most efficient transport of materials across the membrane. Which of the following best explains why?

a)

It allows for more membrane area for exchange relative to its volume.

b)

It has a thicker membrane for protection.

c)

It stores more nutrients inside the cell.

d)

It divides more rapidly than other cells.