WorksheetsBiology II Semester 1 Test Review 2025-2026
Total questions: 25
Worksheet time: 13mins
Name
Class
Date
1.
1. An example of correct formatting for the scientific name of a tiger in binomial nomenclature is : A. Pathera Tigris B. pathera tigris C. Pathera tigris D. Pathera Tigris
a)
A
b)
B
c)
C
d)
D
2.
2. While examining a sample of water under the microscope, Laura notice two bacteria that appeared to be attached by a narrow tube. What is Laura
observing?
a)
a. The bacteria are undergoing binary fission.
b)
b. One bacterium is about to engulf and consume the other.
c)
c. The bacteria are in the process of conjugation.
d)
d. One bacterium is forming an endospore, and then the other will do so.
3.
3. Which type of hormone allows plants to respond to this kind of tropism?
a)
auxins
b)
ethylene
c)
gibberelins
d)
abscisic acid
4.
4. What type of prokaryotes are known for thriving in extreme environments, like hot springs or salty lakes?
a)
bacteria
b)
archaea
c)
flagellum
d)
cilia
5.
5. What is in a/ part of a prokaryotic cell? Choose ALL that apply.
a)
Cytoplasm
b)
Ribosomes
c)
Cell membrane
d)
DNA
e)
Nucleus
6.
6. Endoplasmic Reticulum (ER) can be rough or smooth. What does it mean if it is Rough ER?
a)
It is covered in ribosomes
b)
It is NOT covered in ribosomes
c)
It is covered in lysosomes
d)
The layers are foliated
7.
7. What are the 3 domains of living things?
a)
Kingdom, Phylum, Class
b)
Archaea, Bacteria, Eukarya
c)
Class, Order, Species
d)
Genus, Species, KIngdom
8.
8. Period of time during which a plant embryo is alive but not growing
a)
Dormancy
b)
Vegetative reproduction
c)
Germination
d)
The Eepy zone
9.
9. The command center of the cell which contains DNA/chromosomes, as well as the nucleolus.
a)
ribosomes
b)
cell membrane
c)
nucleus
d)
endoplasmic reticulum
10.
10. When do seeds of most plants in temperate regions typically germinate?
a)
Summer
b)
Fall
c)
Spring
d)
Winter
11.
11. Why do bryophytes need to live in moist areas?
a)
For photosynthesis
b)
To allow sperm to swim to an egg
c)
For gas exchange
d)
To anchor with rhizoids
12.
12. This structure of the cell regulates what goes into and out of the cell through its bilipid layer.
a)
cell wall
b)
gel-like capsule
c)
nucleus
d)
cell membrane
13.
13. Where on a plant are apical meristems found? Choose two correct answers.
a)
in the centers of stems
b)
at the tips of stems
c)
in the centers of leaves
d)
at the tips of roots
14.
14. The protein coat surrounding a virus
a)
Epidermis
b)
Membrane
c)
Lipid bilayer
d)
Capsid
15.
15. In classification, a group of closely related families
a)
species
b)
order
c)
class
d)
genus
16.
16. The diagram shows the concentration of a plant hormone in a growing plant shoot. Which statement explains the role of this plant hormone?
a)
Auxins collect on the side of a shoot that is illuminated by the sun, causing the cells on that side of the plant to elongate, and the plant to curve toward the sun.
b)
Auxins collect on the side of a shoot that is shaded from the sun, causing the cells on that side of the plant to elongate, and the plant to curve toward the sun.
c)
Auxins increase uniformly through cells as the sun shines on a plant, and cells elongate more or less equally so that the stem grows straight and tall.
d)
Auxins flow up from the roots, helping plants to reach higher towards the sun.
17.
17. What is the role of receptors in plant cells?
a)
Store nutrients
b)
Transport water
c)
Bind to specific hormones
d)
Photosynthesize
18.
18. Which group of plants typically disperses seeds encased in fleshy fruits?
a)
Gymnosperms
b)
Angiosperms
c)
Mosses
d)
Ferns
19.
19. Which of the following characteristics support the classification of a virus as nonliving?
a)
a. Viruses neither grow nor develop.
b)
b. Viruses change over time.
c)
c. Viruses are able to reproduce.
d)
d. Viruses contain genetic material.
20.
20. The attraction between molecules of the same substance.
a)
Cohesion
b)
Adhesion
21.
21. True or False:
Viruses have genetic code in the form of DNA or RNA.
a)
True
b)
False
22.
22. In the English language, dogs have many different names to describe them. For example, canine, puppy, dog, hound, etc. In science around the world we use a two part naming system called what to make it uniform across the world?
a)
binomial nomenclature
b)
polynomial nomenclature
c)
taxonomy
d)
namez
23.
23. In classification, a group of closely related species
a)
kingdom
b)
class
c)
genus
d)
family
24.
24. What tissue carries water upward from the roots in vascular plants?
a)
Rhizoids
b)
Phloem
c)
Cuticle
d)
Xylem
25.
25. Write in complete sentences. What are the three (3) parts of the Cell Theory?
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