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Biomedical Science Quiz: Core Concepts

Total questions: 90

Worksheet time: 52mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Ava is a biomedical scientist who is called to assist the police in an investigation. What is the primary purpose of her forensic investigation?

a)

To diagnose diseases

b)

To solve crimes

c)

To treat patients

d)

To prevent infections

2.

Aria is a nurse who discovers sensitive information about a patient while reviewing medical records. Which of the following is an ethical issue that Aria must consider in this situation?

a)

Patient confidentiality

b)

Cell division

c)

DNA replication

d)

Blood typing

3.

Abigail is studying cells in her biology class. She wants to find out which structure in a eukaryotic cell contains the genetic material. Which structure should she focus on?

a)

Cytoplasm

b)

Nucleus

c)

Cell membrane

d)

Mitochondria

4.

Aria is concerned about staying healthy during flu season. Which of the following is a strategy she can use to prevent the spread of infectious diseases?

a)

Ignoring symptoms

b)

Hand washing

c)

Sharing needles

d)

Avoiding vaccines

5.

During a biology class, Aria comes across the term “hemoglobin” and wonders what the prefix “hemo-” refers to in medical terminology. What does it mean?

a)

Heart

b)

Blood

c)

Liver

d)

Bone

6.

Grace is studying how cells make proteins in her biology class. She wants to know which cell structure is responsible for protein synthesis. Which should she choose?

a)

Lysosome

b)

Ribosome

c)

Vacuole

d)

Centriole

7.

Maya is a doctor who always ensures her patients are fully informed and able to make their own decisions about their treatment. Which basic principle of medical ethics is Maya demonstrating?

a)

Autonomy

b)

Photosynthesis

c)

Osmosis

d)

Respiration

8.

Grace is learning about how different parts of a cell work. She wonders which part of the cell acts like a security guard, deciding what can enter and leave the cell. What is the function of this part?

a)

Produces energy

b)

Controls what enters and leaves the cell

c)

Stores genetic material

d)

Synthesizes proteins

9.

Emma is curious about why she has the same eye color as her mother. Which term describes the study of how traits like eye color are passed from parents to offspring?

a)

Anatomy

b)

Genetics

c)

Pathology

d)

Immunology

10.

Isla has recently been diagnosed with diabetes. Which prevention strategy could help her reduce the risk of complications?

a)

Regular exercise

b)

Smoking

c)

Skipping medication

d)

Eating high-sugar foods

11.

A forensic scientist finds a hair sample at a crime scene. Which procedure should they use to analyze the DNA?

a)

X-ray imaging

b)

Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR)

c)

Blood typing

d)

Urinalysis

12.

Benjamin is part of a hospital committee tasked with creating a policy to protect patient information. Which ethical principle is most relevant?

a)

Confidentiality

b)

Justice

c)

Beneficence

d)

Nonmaleficence

13.

Scarlett, a forensic investigator, arrives at a crime scene and needs to determine the time of death of the victim. Which evidence would be most useful for her investigation?

a)

Blood type

b)

Body temperature

c)

Eye color

d)

Height

14.

During a biology class, Mason is reviewing a patient’s blood test results. He comes across the term “leukocyte” and needs to identify what it refers to. Which is the correct match for “leukocyte”?

a)

Red blood cell

b)

White blood cell

c)

Platelet

d)

Plasma

15.

David, a public health official, is planning a campaign in his city to reduce the spread of influenza. Which strategy should he emphasize?

a)

Promoting hand hygiene

b)

Encouraging smoking

c)

Reducing physical activity

d)

Limiting vaccinations

16.

Aria is considering joining a clinical trial for a new medication. What ethical issue should be discussed with her before she gives her consent?

a)

Informed consent

b)

Cell division

c)

Blood typing

d)

DNA replication

17.

A forensic team is analyzing blood spatter patterns at a crime scene. What reasoning process should they use to determine the position of the victim?

a)

Compare patterns to known standards

b)

Ignore the evidence

c)

Focus only on DNA

d)

Use random guessing

18.

Ava, a hospital administrator, is leading a medical team in planning the implementation of a new electronic health record system. What strategic thinking should guide their decision to ensure patient privacy?

a)

Evaluate security protocols and compliance with regulations

b)

Ignore privacy concerns

c)

Focus only on cost

d)

Use outdated technology

19.

Aria is working in a laboratory and needs to analyze DNA samples by cutting them and separating the fragments based on their size. What is the practice called?

a)

Cloning

b)

Gel Electrophoresis

c)

Genetic Engineering

d)

DNA Fingerprinting

20.

Kai is working in a genetics lab and needs to cut DNA molecules at specific points for an experiment.
Which tool should Kai use?

a)

gel electrophoresis

b)

PCR analysis

c)

a restriction enzyme

d)

recombinant DNA

21.

David is working in a genetics lab and needs to analyze DNA samples. Which is the primary purpose of using restriction enzymes before running gel electrophoresis on the samples?

a)

It allows the strands of DNA to be cut into various lengths for testing

b)

It restricts the number of base pairs that can be tested in a sample

c)

It makes the testing simpler by moving the strands into the gel faster

d)

It charges the DNA strands

22.

James is reading a science book and comes across a section about DNA. He wonders, what kind of information does DNA carry?

a)

genetic

b)

nuclear

c)

cell structure

d)

it doesn't carry any info

23.

Maya is conducting a gel electrophoresis experiment in her biology class. She notices that some pieces of DNA move farther down the gel than others. Which pieces of DNA move farthest down the gel?

a)

lightest

b)

heaviest

c)

ugliest

d)

deadliest

24.

During a burglary investigation, the police find a fingerprint at the crime scene. Which of the following types of evidence does this fingerprint represent?

a)

eye witness testimony

b)

Suspect's alibi

c)

fingerprint

d)

Victim's testimony

25.

Mason is training to become a forensic investigator. During his training, he learns about different crime scene search patterns. Which of the following is NOT a crime scene search pattern?

a)

Spread

b)

Standard

c)

Circular

d)

All of them

26.

A freak apartment fire was reviewed and it turned out it was intentionally set. What does that mean about this crime?

a)

It was reconstructed.

b)

It has no motive.

c)

It was staged

d)

The fire was accidentally set.

27.

Maya witnessed a car accident and was later asked to describe what she saw. Her testimony could be influenced by...

a)

All of these

b)

Who else is around.

c)

How they felt that day.

d)

Religious views

28.

Olivia is working as a CSI at a crime scene. Her job is to Find, Document and ….

a)

Convict!

b)

Analyze!

c)

Interpret!

d)

Catalog!

29.

During a burglary investigation, Detective Ava finds an object at the crime scene that can establish that a crime has been committed or can link a suspect to a victim or the scene. What is this type of object called?

a)

physical evidence

b)

biological evidence

c)

contact evidence

d)

reference sample

30.

When Michael accidentally brushes against a dusty table and later finds dust particles on his sleeve, what forensic principle does this scenario best illustrate?

a)

Evidence standard

b)

Frye's Exchange principle

c)

Locard's exchange principle

d)

trace principle

31.

Anika is working in a forensic lab. She needs to keep a record of every person who handles a piece of evidence from the moment it is collected until it is presented in court. What is this list called?

a)

detectives

b)

chain of custody

c)

log

d)

evidence counter

32.

While cleaning her room, Ava noticed dirt, pollen, hair, skin cells, and carpet fibers on the floor. These are all examples of ______.

a)

DNA

b)

forensic science

c)

tool marks

d)

trace evidence

33.

At a crime scene, investigators found hair, blood, and skin cells that came directly from a person. This type of evidence is known as _______________ evidence.

a)

Direct

b)

Circumstantial

c)

Physical

d)

Biological

34.

James was convicted of a crime based solely on eyewitness testimony. Years later, new evidence comes to light that proves his innocence and leads to his exoneration. What type of evidence most often leads to such exonerations?

a)

DNA

b)

Fingerprints

c)

Video/photos

d)

Hair/fibers

35.

True or False: Avery is investigating a crime scene. Pictures are taken before Avery makes a sketch of the scene.

a)

True

b)

False

36.

Emma is training to become a crime scene investigator. During her training, she learns about different methods to search for evidence at a crime scene. Which of the following lists correctly names the four patterns Emma should know?

a)

spiral, round, linear, quadrant

b)

grid, round, linear, zone

c)

spiral, grid, quadrant, no pattern

d)

spiral, grid, linear, quadrant

37.

Michael is documenting a crime scene and is creating sketches of where each piece of evidence is found. Why does Michael need to add evidence measurements to his sketches?

a)

So that we know exactly where the evidence is located within the crime scene

b)

So that we can find the evidence again when we come back

c)

It's just part of the required items

d)

So we can double check witness statements, etc.

38.

While investigating a burglary, Harper is asked to create a sketch of the crime scene. What kind of view should Harper use for the sketch?

a)

Side view

b)

Left hand side view

c)

straight on view

d)

Birdseye view

39.

During a forensic investigation, a strand of hair was discovered at the scene of a burglary. After analyzing the evidence, investigators need to determine whose hair it was. Who’s hair was found at the crime scene?

a)

Anna Garcia

b)

Eric Peidmont

c)

Freckles

d)

Dominque Hall

40.

During a police investigation of a burglary, officers collected fingerprints from the scene. Whose fingerprints were found at the crime scene?

a)

Elsie Opal

b)

Eric Piedmont

c)

Anna Garcia

d)

Sam Greene

41.

During a criminal investigation, detectives are trying to identify a single suspect. They have access to fingerprints, blood type, and DNA analysis. Which of these could NOT be used to identify a single suspect?

a)

fingerprints

b)

blood type

c)

DNA analysis

d)

all of the above could be used

42.

At a burglary scene, Nora is part of the forensic team. She needs to ensure that the position and size of a bloody footprint are accurately recorded before anything is moved. During which step of the crime scene investigation would Nora take measurements of this crucial evidence?

a)

a. Collect & Package Evidence

b)

b. Separate the Witnesses

c)

c. Search for Evidence

d)

d. Document the Scene

43.

Daniel is training to become a forensic investigator. During his training, he learns about different ways to search a crime scene. Which of the following lists includes 3 recognized crime scene search methods?

a)

circle,ray, spiral

b)

line, zone, square

c)

Zone,wheel, link

d)

line, circle, skip

44.

While studying forensic science, Maya examines a strand of hair under a microscope. She wonders what protein makes up hair. The protein that makes up hair is called _____

a)

ninhydrin

b)

pigments 

c)

medulla

d)

keratin

45.

After a burglary at a jewelry store, investigators found several items at the scene, such as a glove and a broken watch. What is evidence?

a)

Objects like rubber unicorns left at a dance party

b)

An excuse for a crime.

c)

Things left at a crime scene on purpose or accidentally

d)

Things left behind during a police training drill

46.

At a crime scene, investigators found several pieces of evidence. Which of the following is considered a type of individual physical evidence?

a)

fingerprint

b)

blood

c)

glass

d)

fibers

47.

William is studying for his biology exam and wants to remember the main components of blood. Which of the following lists will help him the most?

a)

Plasma, hormones, enzymes

b)

Plasma, white blood cells, red blood cells, platelets

c)

Plasma, nutrients, gases

d)

Plasma, antibodies, white blood cells

48.

Mia is learning about the human body in her science class. She wonders which part of her blood is mainly responsible for carrying oxygen and carbon dioxide throughout her body. What is the main function of red blood cells?

a)

Blood clotting

b)

Carrying oxygen and carbon dioxide

c)

Immune response

d)

Transporting nutrients

49.

Abigail accidentally cuts her finger while chopping vegetables. What is the function of platelets in her blood that helps her in this situation?

a)

Transporting nutrients

b)

Carrying oxygen

c)

Blood clotting

d)

Fighting infections

50.

Scarlett visits the doctor because she has been feeling unwell. The doctor explains that her white blood cells are working hard to protect her body. What is the role of white blood cells in the blood?

a)

They are responsible for carrying oxygen and carbon dioxide.

b)

They are responsible for blood clotting.

c)

They are part of the immune system and function in immune response.

d)

They transport nutrients and hormones.

51.

What is the main component of plasma?

a)

Ions

b)

Proteins

c)

Water

d)

Nutrients

52.

What are red blood cells called?

a)

Erythrocytes

b)

Leukocytes

c)

Thrombocytes

d)

Plasma

53.

What test is this?

a)

Kastle-Meyers

b)

Hemastix

c)

Luminol

d)

Precipitin

54.

What test is this?

a)

Kastle-Meyers

b)

Hemastix

c)

Luminol

d)

Precipitin

55.

What type of antigens can be found on the surface of red blood cells when someone has blood type O?

a)

A

b)

B

c)

AB

d)

none

56.

What was the blood type of the crime scene samples?

a)

A

b)

B

c)

AB

d)

O

57.

Whose blood type was a match to the crime scene blood type?

a)

Taylor Diaz

b)

Eric Peidmont

c)

Dominique Hall

d)

Anna Garcia.

58.
What are the four main blood types? Choose all that appy.
a)
A
b)
B
c)
O
d)
AB
e)
Red
59.

What is the structure labeled D in the figure?

a)

erythrocytes

b)

plasma

c)

thrombocytes

d)

leukocytes

60.

Name the proteins on the surface of red blood cells.

a)

Antibodies

b)

Antigens

c)

Plasma

d)

Collagen

61.

Which pattern is a whorl fingerprint pattern?

a)

b)

c)

62.

A study was done on running para-athletes to compare prosthetics. They measured the athletes heart rate after running a half-mile with different prosthetics.

What is the dependent variable?

a)

The athletes

b)

The different prosthetics

c)

Athlete's heart rate

d)

The half-mile

63.

This is a gel electrophoresis comparing a sample of hair from a crime scene to the victim and people of interest.

The hair sample from the scene is in lane 2.

Which lane does it match with?

a)

Lane 1

b)

Lane 3

c)

Lane 4

d)

Lane 5

64.

Which of the following is a bifurcation minutiae?

a)

b)

c)

d)

65.

Which of these is not a hair structure to analyze for forensic comparisons?

a)

Cortex

b)

Medula

c)

Shaft

d)

Cerebrum

66.

Presumptive blood testing . . .

a)

Tests for someone's blood type

b)

Tests if a substance is blood or not

c)

Checks for blood abnormalities

d)

Compares DNA composition in blood

67.

Which of the following blood spatters is the result of someone running at the highest speed?

a)

b)

c)

d)

68.

Which of the following nucleotides are purines? Select all that apply.

a)

Adenine

b)

Guanine

c)

Cytosine

d)

Thymine

69.

A body was found in a factory in one of the barrels. The crime scene is very large, yet confined indoors. Which search method would be best?

a)

Zone

b)

Wheel

c)

Spiral

d)

Grid

70.

What is the purpose of the first few questions during a polygraph test?

a)

You are establishing a baseline / control

b)

You are checking if the machine works

c)

You are seeing how the subject does under pressure

d)

You are seeing if this style of test will work

71.

A polygraph test tests a subjects changes in _________ to see if they are lying.

Select all that apply.

a)

Heart Rate

b)

Skin Conductivity

c)

Respiratory Rate

d)

O2 Percentage

72.
Which would provide the least genetic evidence of a crime?
a)
fingerprints
b)
saliva
c)
hair
d)
blood
73.

What is Y referencing?

a)

Nucleotide

b)

Deoxyribose (Sugar)

c)

Phosphate

d)

Hydrogen Bond

74.

What is Z referencing?

a)

Neucleotide

b)

Deoxyribose (sugar)

c)

Phosphate

d)

Hydrogen Bond

75.

The amount of breaths someone takes per min

a)

Heart Rate

b)

Skin Conductivity

c)

Respiration Rate

d)

Blood Pressure

76.

The amount of times the heart beats per min

a)

Heart Rate

b)

Skin Conductivity

c)

Blood Pressure

d)

Respiration Rate

77.

If someone is In fight or flight, when heart rate increases, respiratory rate...

a)

Decreases

b)

Increases

c)

Stays the same

78.

When people try and trick a lie detector test, their respiratory rate often

a)

Decreases

b)

Increases

c)

Stays the same

79.

Name the primary finger print pattern

a)

Loop

b)

Whorl

c)

Arch

d)

Accidental

80.

Name the primary finger print pattern

a)

Loop

b)

Whorl

c)

Arch

d)

Accidental

81.

Name the primary finger print pattern

a)

Loop

b)

Whorl

c)

Arch

d)

Accidental

82.
Which component of blood is responsible for helping to stop bleeding?
a)
platelets
b)
red blood cells
c)
white blood cells
d)
plasma
83.

Which of the following is not a major component of blood in humans?

a)

Epithelial cells

b)

Red blood cells

c)

White blood cells

d)

Plasma

e)

Platelets

84.

The outermost layer of hair is the

a)

Cuticle

b)

Cortex

c)

Medulla

85.

The innermost layer of hair is the

a)

Cuticle

b)

Cortex

c)

Medulla

86.

The middle layer of hair is the

a)

Cuticle

b)

Cortex

c)

Medulla

87.

True or False: No two people have been found with the exact same fingerprint pattern.

a)

True

b)

False

88.

The diameter of a blood drop can be used to estimate the

a)

height blood fell.

b)

blood type.

c)

amount of blood.

d)

direction of blood letting.

89.

What is the purpose of presumptive testing?

a)

Find out who the blood belongs to.

b)

Find out the blood type of the blood sample.

c)

Find out if a substance may be or is not blood.

d)

Make the cotton swabs turn pretty colors.

90.

Which suspect's DNA fingerprint matches that of the felon?

a)

S1

b)

S2

c)

S3

d)

None