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Term 1 Bio Review

Total questions: 136

Worksheet time: 2hrs 1mins

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Class
Date
1.

What are the building blocks of protein called?

a)

nucleic acids

b)

monosaccharides

c)

amino acids

d)

fatty acids

2.

What is a monosaccharide?

a)

carbohydrate

b)

fatty acid

c)

nucleic acid

d)

glycerol

3.

Which of the following is the MAIN organic source of energy for living things?

a)

carbohydrates

b)

nucleic acids

c)

proteins

d)

lipids

4.

Which of the following is not a function of protein?

a)

builds tissues such as bone and muscle

b)

stores genetic information

c)

produces hemoglobin

d)

helps to fight diseases

5.

A molecule made up of nucleic acids would be classified into which of the following groups?

a)

simple or complex carbohydrate

b)

RNA or DNA

c)

fat, wax, phospholipid, or steriod

d)

protein

6.

Amino acids can form a larger molecule called what?

a)

nucleic acid

b)

glycerol

c)

fat

d)

protein

7.

Which of the following is NOT an organic molecule?

a)

protein

b)

lipid

c)

carbohydrate

d)

vitamin

8.

The picture indicates which Macromolecule? 

a)

Carbohydrates

b)

Lipids

c)

Proteins

d)

Nucleic Acids

9.

The picture indicates which macromolecule? 

a)

Carbohydrates

b)

Lipids

c)

Proteins

d)

Nucleic Acids 

10.

The following examples Glucose, Starch, Cellulose, and Glycogen belong to which macromolecule:

a)

Carbohydrates

b)

Lipids

c)

Proteins

d)

Nucleic Acid

11.

The picture indicates which macromolecule 

a)

Carbohydrates

b)

Lipids

c)

Proteins

d)

Nucleic Acid

12.

The monomer of a fatty acid + glycerol belongs to which macromolecule? 

a)

Carbohydrates

b)

Lipids

c)

Proteins

d)

Nucleic Acid

13.

The element _______is found in all of the organic compounds.

a)

Iron

b)

Nitrogen

c)

Carbon

d)

Oxygen

14.

_________ are composed out of carbon (C), hydrogen (H), oxygen (O), nitrogen (N), and phosphorus (P)

a)

Carbohydrates

b)

Lipids

c)

Proteins

d)

Nucleic Acids

15.

Waxes, oils and fats are examples of

a)

Carbohydrates

b)

Lipids

c)

Proteins

d)

Nucleic Acids

16.

Carbohydrates are made of... 

a)

C H O

b)

C H O N

c)

C H O N P

d)

C H O N S

17.

Lipids are made of... 

a)

C H O

b)

C H O N

c)

C H O N P

d)

C H O N S

18.

Proteins are made of... 

a)

C H O

b)

C H O N

c)

C H O N P

d)

C H O N S

19.

Which macromolecule functions as enzymes, structural components, and signaling molecules?

a)

Carbohydrates

b)

Lipids

c)

Proteins

d)

Nucleic acids

20.

Which distinction between carbohydrates and lipids is accurate?

a)

Carbs are hydrophobic; lipids are hydrophilic

b)

Both use nucleotide monomers

c)

Carbs provide quick energy; lipids store long-term energy

d)

Both have identical chemical structures

21.

Which macromolecule stores energy, insulates us, and makes up the cell membrane?

a)

lipids

b)

proteins

c)

carbohydrates

d)

nucleic acids

22.

Identify the macromolecule in the picture. *Glucose

a)

proteins

b)

carbohdyrates

c)

lipids

d)

nucleic acids

23.

Which of the macromolecules are structured in this way?

a)

Carbohydrates

b)

Lipids

c)

Proteins

d)

Nucleic acids

24.

Which macromolecule is structured in this way?

a)

Carbohydrates

b)

Lipids

c)

Proteins

d)

Nucleic acids

25.

Which macromolecule is structured this way?

a)

Carbohydrates

b)

Lipids

c)

Proteins

d)

Nucleic acids

26.

Match the following Macromolecules to their pictures.

a)
1.

Carbohydrate

b)
2.

Lipid

c)
3.

Protein

d)
4.

Nucleic acid

27.

Letter D...

a)

active site

b)

enzyme

c)

substrate

d)

products

28.

Enzymes are responsible for-

a)

Speeding up reactions

b)

Giving the body energy

c)

Slowing down reactions

29.

Letter B...

a)

active site

b)

enzyme

c)

substrate

d)

products

30.

Letter c...

a)

active site

b)

enzyme

c)

substrate

d)

products

31.

An enzyme speeds up a reaction by

a)

lowering the activation energy.

b)

raising the activation energy.

c)

releasing energy.

d)

absorbing energy.

32.

In the lock-and-key model of enzyme action, the __________ fits into the __________ of the enzyme.

a)

product; substrate

b)

active site; product

c)

substrate; active site

d)

active site; substrate

33.

Which organelle is responsible for cellular respiration and energy production?

a)

Golgi apparatus

b)

mitochondria

c)

endoplasmic reticulum

d)

lysosome

34.

Controls cell functions because DNA is stored here.

a)

nucleus

b)

nucleolus

c)

ribosome

d)

cholorplast

35.

Which 2 organelles are only found in plant cells?

a)

chloroplast and mitochondria

b)

chloroplast and cell membrane

c)

mitochondria and cell wall

d)

chloroplast and cell wall

36.

Which organelle receives proteins and materials from the endoplasmic reticulum, packages them, and distributes them?

a)

lysosomes

b)

golgi apparatus

c)

ribosomes

d)

endoplasmic reticulum

37.

Which of the following is true about prokaryotic cells?

a)

They have a nucleus

b)

They lack membrane-bound organelles

c)

They are always multicellular

d)

They contain mitochondria

38.

Identify the type of cell each column represents.

39.

Match the following definition to the organelle.

The Mitochondrion ​ ​ (a)  

The nucleus is ​ (b)  

The cytoplasm is ​ (c)  

The Cell Membrane ​ (d)  

Choose from the below words

generates energy (powerhouse)

the control center

gel-like material that maintains the cell's shape

regulates material that enter and exit the cell.

40.

Match the organelle with its correct function.

a)
1.

Stores and Protects DNA

b)
2.

Builds Proteins

c)
3.

Generates energy for the cell

d)
4.

Controls what enters and leaves the cell

e)
5.

Packages up proteins to be shipped out of the cell

41.

What feature do viruses have in common with animal cells?

a)

ability to form proteins at the ribosomes

b)

existence of lipids in cell membranes

c)

presence of genetic code in nucleic acid

d)

production of energy by a mitochondrion

42.

What do viruses have in common with living cells? They both...

a)

store genetic information

b)

have chloroplasts

c)

use glucose for cellular respiration

d)

have endoplasmic reticulum

43.

Which of these describes a difference between a virus and a cell?

a)

cells contain protein, viruses only contain carbohydrates

b)

viruses have flagella, cells have cilia

c)

cells reproduce independently, viruses require a host cell to replicate

d)

viruses have a protein membrane, cells have membranes made of nucleic acids

44.

What type of cell are fungi?

a)

eukaryotes

b)

prokaryotes

c)

animal

d)

plant

45.

Which cell type's structure contains the a protein coat, genetic information, an envelope, a tail(sheath), and tail fibers.

a)

virus

b)

fungi

c)

bacteria

d)

animal

46.

Produces energy in the form of ATP for the cell.

a)

chloroplast

b)

mitochondria

c)

ribosome 

d)

nucleus

47.

Selectively permeable barrier that controls what enters and leaves the cell.

a)

cell membrane

b)

cell wall

c)

cytoskeleton

d)

rough ER

48.

Controls cell functions because DNA is stored here.

a)

nucleus

b)

nucleolus

c)

ribosome

d)

cholorplast

49.

Site of protein synthesis.

a)

nucleus

b)

mitochondria

c)

vacuole

d)

ribomsome

50.

Stores materials such as water, salts, proteins, & carbohydrates.

a)

ribosome

b)

lysosome

c)

vacuole

d)

endoplasmic reticulum

51.

Transports materials throughout the cell.  Acts as an assembly line for proteins.

a)

endoplasmic reticulum

b)

vacuole

c)

nucleus

d)

ribosome

52.

Contains digestive enzymes to break down worn out parts of the cell.

a)

vacuole

b)

lysosome

c)

ribosome

d)

nucleolus

53.

Rigid, nonliving support structure made of cellulose in plant cells

a)

cell membrane

b)

nuclear membrane

c)

lysosome

d)

cell wall

54.
Which 2 organelles are only found in plant cells?
a)
chloroplast and mitochondria
b)
chloroplast and cell membrane
c)
mitochondria and cell wall
d)
chloroplast and cell wall
55.
What structure is 1 pointing to?
a)
nucleus
b)
ribosome
c)
cell membrane
d)
golgi apparatus
56.
What is number 3 pointing to?
a)
nucleus
b)
chloroplast
c)
mitochondria
d)
golgi apparatus
57.
What type of cell has a nucleus? 
a)
eukaryotic
b)
prokaryotic 
58.
Transportation network for the cell, moves materials around in the cell
a)
Lysosome
b)
Nuclear Membrane
c)
Endoplasmic Reticulum
d)
Centriole
59.
What am I?
a)
mitochondria
b)
lysosomes
c)
chloroplast
d)
endoplasmic reticulum
60.

Which organelle captures energy from the sunlight and uses it to produce food in plant cells?

a)

mitochodria

b)

cell membrane

c)

chloroplast

d)

centrioles

61.

Which organelle receives proteins and materials from the endoplasmic reticulum, packages them, and distributes them?

a)

lysosomes

b)

golgi apparatus

c)

ribosomes

d)

endoplasmic reticulum

62.

According to cell theory, all living things are made up of ___

a)

proteins

b)

cells

c)

organelles

d)

tissues

63.

Which of the following is true about prokaryotic cells?

a)

They have a nucleus

b)

They lack membrane-bound organelles

c)

They are always multicellular

d)

They contain mitochondria

64.
What is the structure labeled #1?
a)
Chloroplast
b)
Nucleus
c)
Cell Membrane
d)
Mitochondria
65.
What is the structure labeled #5?
a)
Vacuole
b)
Chloroplast
c)
Mitochondria
d)
Lysosome
66.
What is the structure labeled #3?
a)
Golgi body
b)
Endoplasmic reticulum
c)
Vacuole
d)
Mitochondria
67.
What is the structure labeled #9?
a)
Cell Wall
b)
Cytoplasm
c)
Chloroplast
d)
Mitochondria
68.
What is the structure labeled #6?
a)
Smooth ER
b)
Golgi Body
c)
Nucleus
d)
Rough ER
69.
What is the structure labeled #8?
a)
Vacuole
b)
Golgi body
c)
Nucleus
d)
Lysosome
70.
What is the structure labeled #4?
a)
Vacuole
b)
Cell wall
c)
Cytoplasm
d)
Cell membrane
71.
What is the structure labeled #7?
a)
Rough ER
b)
Smooth ER
c)
Golgi body
d)
Flagella
72.
What is the structure labeled #2?
a)
Lysosome
b)
Vesicle
c)
Ribosome
d)
Mitochondria
73.
What is the structure labeled #10?
a)
Cell membrane
b)
Cell wall
c)
Cytoplasm
d)
Centriole
74.
What is the function of the chloroplast?
a)
site of digestive enzymes
b)
site of ATP (energy) production
c)
site of photosynthesis
d)
site of protein production
75.

Which statements correctly describe the main ideas of the Cell Theory?

a)

All organisms are made up of cells

Cells are the fundamental units of life

New cells arise only from pre-existing cells

b)

All organisms are made up of water

Cells are the basic units of music in living things

New cells are created by magic

c)

All organisms are made up of cells

Cells are the basic units of structure and function in living things

All cells are produced from cheese factories

d)

All organisms are made up of cells

Cells are the basic units of structure and function in living things

All cells are produced from other planets

76.

Who among the following played a significant role in the development of the cell theory?

a)

Robert Brown, Anton van Leuwenhoek, Rudolf Virchow

b)

Matthais Schleiden, Theodor Schwann, Robert Hooke

c)

Rudolf Virchow, Theodor Schwann, Louis Pasteur

d)

Matthais Schleiden, Theodor Schwann, Rudolf Virchow, Anton van Leuwenhoek

77.

Which scientist is credited with concluding that all plants are composed of cells?

a)

Rudolf Virchow

b)

Matthais Schleiden

c)

Robert Hooke

d)

Theodor Schwann

78.
All cells come from___________ cells.
a)
pregnant
b)
pre-existing
c)
paternal
d)
pin size
79.
Who discovered and named cells? 
a)
Captain Hook
b)
Robert Hooke
c)
Zacharias Janssen
d)
Rudolf Virchow
80.

Identify the type of cell each column represents.

81.

Select the correct Cell: This cell is considered complex since it contains a well-defined nucleus and membrane-bound organelles. Animals, Plants, Fungi, and Protists are considered this type of cell.

82.
Question Image

Match the following biological terms with their definitions.

a)

Cell

1.

The basic unit of all forms of life

b)

Nucleus

2.

The control center of a cell

c)

Prokaryote

3.

A unicellular organism without a nucleus

d)

Eukaryote

4.

An organism whose cells contain a nucleus

83.

Match the following definition to the organelle.

The Mitochondrion ​ ​ (a)  

The nucleus is ​ (b)  

The cytoplasm is ​ (c)  

The Cell Membrane ​ (d)  

Choose from the below words
generates energy (powerhouse)
the control center
gel-like material that maintains the cell's shape
regulates material that enter and exit the cell.
84.

Cell part #2 is:

85.

Match the organelle with its correct function.

a)
1.

Stores and Protects DNA

b)
2.

Builds Proteins

c)
3.

Generates energy for the cell

d)
4.

Controls what enters and leaves the cell

e)
5.

Packages up proteins to be shipped out of the cell

86.

What is the main function of the cell membrane in maintaining homeostasis?

a)

Producing energy for the cell

b)

Controlling movement of things in and out of the cell

c)

Storing genetic information

d)

Breaking down waste products

87.

What is the main function of the cell membrane in maintaining homeostasis?

a)

Producing energy for the cell

b)

Controlling movement of things in and out of the cell

c)

Storing genetic information

d)

Breaking down waste products

88.

Which term describes the cell membrane’s ability to allow some substances to pass while blocking others?

a)

Completely permeable

b)

Selectively permeable

c)

Impermeable

d)

Semi-solid

89.

Which type of molecules can pass easily through the cell membrane?

a)

Large, polar molecules

b)

Small, nonpolar molecules

c)

Proteins only

d)

DNA molecules

90.

Which of the following best describes a solution?

a)

A single pure substance

b)

A uniform mixture of two or more substances

c)

A solid and a gas only

d)

Only water and sugar

91.

Why can’t polar and/or large molecules pass easily through the cell membrane?

a)

They are too small

b)

The membrane is hydrophobic and nonpolar

c)

They are neutral

d)

They are always needed inside the cell

92.

What does equilibrium mean in the context of diffusion?

a)

Molecules are only on one side of the membrane

b)

Molecules are equally concentrated on both sides of the membrane

c)

Molecules stop moving entirely

d)

Molecules move from low to high concentration

93.

What is osmosis?

a)

The diffusion of proteins across the membrane

b)

The simple diffusion of water across the cell membrane

c)

The active transport of ions

d)

The movement of glucose into the cell

94.

What happens to a cell placed in a hypertonic solution?

a)

It swells

b)

It shrivels

c)

It bursts

d)

It stays the same

95.

What happens to a cell placed in a hypotonic solution?

a)

It shrivels

b)

It swells

c)

It stays the same

d)

It bursts immediately

96.

A cell is placed in a solution and does not change in size. What type of solution is it in?

a)

Hypertonic

b)

Hypotonic

c)

Isotonic

d)

Supersaturated

97.

Which type of transport uses energy to pump molecules across the membrane against the concentration gradient?

a)

Facilitated diffusion

b)

Osmosis

c)

Molecular pumps

d)

Diffusion

98.

What type of transport is responsible for muscle contractions and nerve signal conduction?

a)

Facilitated diffusion

b)

Molecular pumps

c)

Osmosis

d)

Diffusion

99.

Which ion is NOT listed as being transported by molecular pumps?

a)

Potassium (K+)

b)

Sodium (Na+)

c)

Calcium (Ca+2)

d)

Glucose

100.

Which type of transport helps ensure every cell is oxygenated?

a)

Diffusion

b)

Exocytosis

c)

Endocytosis

d)

Molecular pumps

101.

What is the main function of endocytosis in white blood cells?

a)

Sending signals to the brain

b)

Removing bacteria to keep the body from getting sick

c)

Regulating blood sugar

d)

Controlling blood pressure

102.

Which of the following is an example of active transport?

a)

Osmosis

b)

Diffusion

c)

Exocytosis

d)

Facilitated diffusion

103.

What is transported by osmosis?

a)

Glucose

b)

Water

c)

Neurotransmitters

d)

Oxygen

104.

What is the role of molecular pumps in the cell?

a)

To move water across the membrane

b)

To pump ions across the membrane using energy

c)

To engulf bacteria

d)

To secrete neurotransmitters

105.

Which of the following is an example of a substance transported by diffusion?

a)

Glucose

b)

Water

c)

O2 and CO2

d)

Potassium ions

106.

Match the following

a)

Selectively Permeable Membrane

1.

Allows some materials to pass through but keeps other materials out

b)

Concentration

2.

Amount of substance in a given space

c)

Diffusion

3.

Movement of particles from an area of concentration to an area of lower concentratioin

d)

Osmosis

4.

Diffusion of water molecules through a selectively permeable membrane

107.

Diffusion is the movement of molecules from an area of ​ (a)   concentration to an area of ​ (b)   concentration.

Choose from the below words
high
low
medium
108.

​ ​ (a)   does NOT require energy.

Choose from the below words
passive transport
active transport
endocystosis
exocytocisi
109.

Match the following

a)

Passive Transport

1.

No energy required from the cell

b)

Diffusion

2.

Net movement of particles from an area of high concentration to low

c)

Dynamic Equilibrium

3.

Continuous movement of molecules, BUT, no overall change

d)

Facilitated Diffusion

4.

Diffusion through transport proteins

e)

Osmosis

5.

Diffusion of water across a semipermeable membrane

110.

Match the following

a)

Isotonic

1.

Soln. w/ same concentration of solutes as cytoplasm

b)

Hypertonic

2.

Soln w/ higher concentration of solutes than cytoplams

c)

Hypotonic

3.

Soln w/ lower concentration of solutes than cytoplasm

111.

Match the following

a)
1.

Osmosis

b)
2.

Facilitated Diffusion

c)
3.

Active Transport

d)
4.

Diffusion

112.

Organize these options into the right categories

a)

1.

Simple Diffusion

b)

2.

Facilitated Diffusion

c)

3.

Exocytosis

d)

4.

Endocytosis

113.

What direction will most of the molecules have to move through diffusion in order to achieve equal concentrations on both sides of the membrane?

a)

To the inside of the cell.

b)

To the outside of the cell.

c)

The molecules will move in and out because they are at equal concentrations.

d)

The molecules will not move.

114.

What direction will most of the molecules have to move through diffusion in order to achieve equal concentrations on both sides of the membrane?

a)

To the inside of the cell.

b)

To the outside of the cell.

c)

The molecules will move in and out because they are at equal concentrations.

d)

The molecules will not move.

115.

The ​ (a)   of water, across a semipermeable​ (b)   is called ​ (c)   . This is how ​ (d)   gets into and out of most cells.

Choose from the below words

diffusion

membrane

osmosis

water

116.

Match the following

a)
1.

Endocytosis

b)
2.

Exocytosis

c)
3.

Molecular Pump

d)
4.

Facilitated Diffusion

e)
5.

Osmosis

117.

Which of the following best describes the purpose of the cell cycle?

a)

To allow cells to grow, replicate their DNA, and divide to produce new cells.

b)

To help cells absorb nutrients from food.

c)

To enable plants to perform photosynthesis.

d)

To allow animals to breathe and circulate oxygen.

118.

What is mitosis?

a)

Part of the cell cycle when the nucleus divides

b)

The process of photosynthesis in plants

c)

The breakdown of glucose in cells

d)

The movement of water across a membrane

119.

Which of the following stages occur during mitosis?

a)

Metaphase

b)

Prophase

c)

Interphase

d)

Anaphase

120.

What is produced at the end of mitosis?

a)

Two diploid cells

b)

Four haploid cells

c)

One large cell

d)

Three daughter cells

121.

What is the longest part of a cell cycle called, during which the cell grows, replicates DNA, and makes proteins and RNA?

a)

Interphase

b)

Mitosis

c)

Cytokinesis

d)

Telophase

122.

What is the first stage of mitosis when chromatin condenses and can be seen?

a)

Prophase

b)

Metaphase

c)

Anaphase

d)

Telophase

123.

What is the name of the second stage of mitosis when the chromatids line up along the midline of the nucleus?

a)

Metaphase

b)

Prophase

c)

Anaphase

d)

Telophase

124.

During metaphase, where do the chromatids line up?

a)

Along the midline of the nucleus

b)

At the cell membrane

c)

In the cytoplasm

d)

At the poles of the cell

125.

What is the third stage of mitosis called, when centromeres divide and sister chromatids separate?

a)

Prophase

b)

Metaphase

c)

Anaphase

d)

Telophase

126.

What is the last phase of mitosis called, when new nuclear membranes are formed around each set of chromosomes?

a)

Telophase

b)

Prophase

c)

Metaphase

d)

Anaphase

127.

During cytokinesis, what is formed?

a)

Two daughter cells

b)

Four gametes

c)

One large cell

d)

Three new nuclei

128.

What is the main function of microtubules during mitosis?

a)

They form a spindle and aid in moving chromatids.

b)

They produce energy for the cell.

c)

They store genetic information.

d)

They synthesize proteins.

129.

What are sister chromatids?

a)

Two identical copies of a chromosome that are attached by a centromere

b)

Two different chromosomes attached by a centromere

c)

Two identical chromosomes not attached to each other

d)

Two different chromatids attached by a spindle fiber

130.

What are somatic cells?

a)

All the cells in the body except the sex cells (gametes)

b)

Only the sex cells (gametes)

c)

Only the cells in the brain

d)

Only the cells in the heart

131.

What is cancer?

a)

A disorder of the cell cycle that results in uncontrolled cell division and tumor formation

b)

A type of bacterial infection

c)

A genetic disorder that affects only the skin

d)

A condition caused by a lack of vitamins

132.

What is a carcinogen?

a)

Any substance directly involved in causing cancer

b)

A type of healthy cell

c)

A medicine used to treat cancer

d)

A vitamin found in food

133.

What is metastasis?

a)

Process of cancer cells spreading to other parts of the body and forming new masses

b)

Process of normal cells dividing to repair tissue

c)

Process of blood cells carrying oxygen

d)

Process of digestion in the stomach

134.

What is a checkpoint in the cell cycle?

a)

A control point in the cell cycle where stop signals can regulate the cell cycle

b)

A location where DNA is replicated

c)

The end of cell division

d)

A place where cells die

135.

Label the stages of the Cell Cycle.

136.
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Match the following

a)

Interphase

1.

The longest stage of a cell's life

b)

G1

2.

part of interphase where the cell is growing

c)

S phase

3.

DNA Synthesis

When the cell is making more DNA

d)

G2

4.

part of interphase where the cell prepares to divide

e)

Cell Division

5.

A small stage in the cell's life where the cell splits to make more cells