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WorksheetsBIOLOGY SOL Review
Total questions: 183
Worksheet time: 5hrs 31mins
What is the role of water chemistry in life processes?
It prevents macromolecule formation.
It influences biochemical reactions.
It has no influence on life processes.
It is unrelated to energy storage.
Which macromolecule plays a role in maintaining life processes?
Lipids
Carbon dioxide
Water
Oxygen
What is the role of enzymes in biochemical processes?
They store energy.
They speed up chemical reactions.
They transport nutrients.
They form cell membranes.
What process involves the capture, storage, transformation, and flow of energy?
DNA replication
Protein synthesis
Photosynthesis and respiration
Cell division
What does the cell theory state?
Cells do not divide.
Cells are the basic unit of life supported by evidence.
Cells are formed from non-living matter.
Cells are only found in multicellular organisms.
What supports cell transport in the cell membrane?
Cell wall
Protein synthesis
Photosynthesis
Cell membrane structure and function
What is the role of viruses in living systems?
They reproduce independently.
They depend on a host for metabolic processes.
They are not found in the environment.
They do not affect other organisms.
What is the foundation for protein synthesis?
Enzymes
Cell membrane
DNA structure
RNA structure
What process leads to genetic variation between generations?
Mitosis
Meiosis
Photosynthesis
Protein synthesis
What domain includes organisms with characteristics of Archaea?
Protists
Archaea
Eukarya
Bacteria
What mechanism leads to adaptations and may result in new species?
Cell division
Protein synthesis
Photosynthesis
Natural selection
What evidence supports biological evolution?
Photosynthesis
Cell division
Fossil records and DNA analysis
Protein synthesis
What factors affect the survival of populations?
Natural selection and DNA replication
Cell division and protein synthesis
Photosynthesis and respiration
Genetic variation, reproductive strategies, and environmental pressures
What is a key idea in nutrient cycling within ecosystems?
Cell division
Photosynthesis
Protein synthesis
Energy flow through ecosystems
What influences local and global ecosystems?
Protein synthesis
Cell division
Natural events and human activities
Photosynthesis
What is the role of developmental stages in classification systems?
They prevent classification.
They help classify organisms.
They are unrelated to classification.
They only apply to multicellular organisms.
What is the role of protists, fungi, plants, and animals in classification?
They prevent classification.
They only apply to unicellular organisms.
They are unrelated to classification.
They allow for comparisons and differentiation within Eukarya kingdoms.
What is the germ theory of infectious disease supported by?
Photosynthesis
Protein synthesis
Evidence
Cell division
What is the structural model of DNA based on?
Cell division
Historical development over time
Protein synthesis
Photosynthesis
What is the basic structural and functional unit of all living things?
atom
cell
bacteria
animalcules
The 3 parts of the Cell Theory are...?
All living things are composed of cells
Cells are the basic units of structure and function in living things
All cells are produced from other cells
All living things are composed of cells
Cells are the basic units of dance and vibes in living things
All cells are destroyed from other aliens
All living things are composed of Jell-O
Cells are the basic units of structure and function in living things
All cells are produced from factories in Canada
All living things are composed of cells
Cells do karate and practice eating whole pies in their free time
All cells are produced from other cells
What does it mean to say that a cell membrane is semipermeable?
it allows some materials to pass through
it allows nothing to enter the cell, only to leave
It only allows things into the cell and not out
it allows all materials to pass through
What is the function of an organelle?
to take up space
to carry out a specific function in the cell
to carry out all the functions of a cell
to create new cells
What organelle do many ribosomes connect themselves to?
lysosome
mitochondria
endoplasmic reticulum
golgi apparatus
Which organelle uses enzymes to break down waste in a cell?
Lysosome
Ribosome
Chloroplast
Golgi Apparatus
What is the function of the mitochondria?
to capture energy from the sun and turn it to sugar
to release usable energy for the cell
to store energy for when the cell needs it
to remove waste from the cell
What organelle allows plants to create their glucose?
Mitochondira
Lysosome
Ribosome
Chloroplast
Which of the following is not one of the 5 things all cells have?
cell membrane
cytoplasm
DNA
nucleus
What is the difference the key difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?
Prokaryotes have a nucleus, Eukaryotes do not
Eukaryotes have a nucleus, Prokaryotes do not
Prokaryotes have a cell membrane, Eukaryotes do not
Eukaryotes have ribosomes, Prokaryotes do not
Which of the following organelles do plants have that animals to not? (Select all that apply)
Cell wall
Golgi Apparatus
Endoplasmic Reticulum
Chloroplasts
Ribosomes
Which organelle provides structure and protection to plant cells?
cell membrane
ribosome
golgi apparatus
cell wall
What is the name of the "packages" the golgi body creates?
Vacuoles
Lysosomes
Vesicles
Ribosomes
Which of the following is not part of the nucleus?
Chromatin
Centrioles
Nuclear Envelope
Nuclear Pores
Nucleolus
What type of cell is this?
Plant
Animal
Prokaryote
What type of cell is this?
Plant
Animal
Prokaryote
What type of cell is this?
Plant
Animal
Prokaryote
The diffusion of water molecules through a selectively permeable membrane is:
Homeostasis
Osmosis
Active Transport
Equilibrium
All matter is composed of very small particles called:
Molecules
Ions
Solutes
Isotopes
The movement of molecules from a place where there is a greater/higher concentration to an area where there is lesser/lower concentration is:
Homeostasis
Diffusion
Endocytosis
Active Transport
A selectively permeable membrane
allows all substances to enter and leave
prevents all substances from entering or leaving
allows certain size substances to enter and leave
allows only waste materials to leave
A solution in which the concentration of solutes is the same inside and outside of a cell is a _____________________ solution.
hypertonic
hypotonic
isotonic
homeotonic
If a red blood cell is placed in a solution that has a concentration gradient higher than the red blood cell, this type of solution is called:
Isotonic
Hypotonic
Hypertonic
Homeotonic
If a red blood cell is placed in a hypotonic solution, it will eventually
shrink up
swell and burst
no change will occur
swell and not burst
When substances move in and out of cells using only their own kinetic energy this is called:
Active Transport
Passive Transport
Activation Energy
Selective Transport
Osmosis is a type of
turgor pressure
homeostasis
active transport
facilitated diffusion
An example of diffusion is
water molecules moving into a plant cell after rain
red food coloring moving through water until the water is pink
water molecules leaving the cells of a freshwater fish, when placed in a saltwater tank
none of the above
Which way will water molecules move if a red blood cell is placed in distilled water?
Out of the red blood cell
Into the red blood cell
Water molecules will move in and out at the same rate
No water molecules will move
Because the human body is 60% water, an important process which helps humans and all living things maintain a “normal” internal cellular environment even when external surroundings are constantly changing is:
diffusion
osmosis
active transport
carrier transport
Molecular movement continues even when there is no overall change in concentration. This is referred to as:
active transport
passive transport
homeostasis
equilibrium
The difference in the concentration of a substance across a space is called:
kinetic energy gradient
solvent gradient
concentration gradient
dynamic equilibrium
Cell "eating" is referred to as which of the following?
phagocytosis
exocytosis
pinocytosis
passive transport
Cell "drinking" is referred to as which of the following?
phagocytosis
pinocytosis
exocytosis
passive transport
A cell that is 90% water and 10% solute is placed in a solution that is 90% water and 10% solute. Which of the following is correct?
it is hypertonic because water is exiting the cell.
it is isotonic because the concentration is the same inside and outside the cell.
it is hypotonic because water is entering the cell.
it is hypertonic because water is entering the cell.
A cell that is 80% water and 20% solute is placed in a solution that is 60% water and 40% solute. Which of the following is correct?
It is isotonic because the concentration is the same inside and outside the cell.
It is hypertonic because water is exiting the cell.
It is hypotonic because water is entering the cell.
It is hypertonic because water is entering the cell.
A cell that is 70% water and 30% solute is placed in a solution that is 75% water and 25% solute. Which of the following is correct?
It is isotonic because the concentration is the same inside and outside the cell.
It is hypertonic because water is exiting the cell.
It is hypotonic because water is entering the cell.
It is hypertonic because water is entering the cell.
What can happen to a cell in a hypotonic solution?
It can shrink and shrivel up.
It can swell and burst.
Nothing will happen.
All of these are correct.
These cells have membrane covered organelles.
Eukaryotic
Prokaryotic
These cells have no membrane-covered organelles.
Eukaryotic
Prokaryotic
These cells are found in animals, plants, fungi and protists.
Eukaryotic
Prokaryotic
These cells have more DNA and it's always in a line.
Eukaryotic
Prokaryotic
These cells do not have a nucleus.
Eukaryotic
Prokaryotic
These cells have DNA in a loop (like a squished up rubberband).
Eukaryotic
Prokaryotic
These cells are bacteria.
Eukaryotic
Prokaryotic
These cells are the smallest cells.
Eukaryotic
Prokaryotic
Monosaccharides are the building blocks of which group of biomolecules?
protein
lipid
carbohydrate
nucleic acid
Which biomolecules contains your genetic information?
Proteins
Lipids
Carbohydrates
Nucleic Acids
Amino Acids are the monomers of __________.
Nucleic Acids
Proteins
Carbohydrates
Lipids
Glycerol and fatty acids are the monomers of _________.
Lipids
Carbohydrates
Proteins
Nucleic Acids
Which biomolecules act as energy storage for the cell and also cushions and insulates organs?
Carbohyrdates
Lipids
Proteins
Nucleic Acids
What type of biomolecule contains carbon, hydrogen, oxygen, and nitrogen?
carbohydrate
lipid
nucleic acid
protein
Who is considered the "father" of modern genetics?
Einstein
Mendel
Disney
Washington
Assuming a trait is AUTOSOMAL DOMINANT, what genotypes could make a person AFFECTED?
AA
Aa
aa
XAY
XaY
Assuming a trait is AUTOSOMAL DOMINANT, what genotype would make a person UNAFFECTED?
AA
Aa
aa
XAY
XaY
Darwin's finches had different _____ that always seemed to match their feeding habits
beaks
wings
legs
skulls
This term describes how well an organism can survive and reproduce in its given environment
strength
adaptability
fitness
aptitude
This is the process by which organisms with variations more suited to their local environment survive and leave more offspring:
artificial selection
selective breeding
common descent
natural selection
______ produces new traits
evolution
natural selection
random mutation
selective breeding
These homologous structures are remnants of evolution that are no longer actively being used by the organism that inherits them
fossils
embryos
vestigial structures
unwanted leftovers
This person gets almost all of the credit for developing the theory of evolution:
Charles Darwin
Alfred Russel Wallace
Neil Shubin
Jennifer Doudna
Which of the following is the collection of life's remains found in sedimentary rock?
natural selection
homologous structures
Charles Darwin
the fossil record
Similarities in bone arrangements, like those in the picture, support the hypothesis that...
these organisms are not well adapted
these organisms share a common ancestor
these organisms all share the same DNA sequences
these organisms are members of the same species
What is this an example of?
Homologous structure
Analogous structure
Vestigial organs
Functional adaption
Which of the following can be determined by observing the embryos shown in the diagram
Analogous Structure
Same function different structure
Homologous Structure
Same structure different function
Comparative Embryology
Comparing embryological development of different species
DNA Evidence
Comparing DNA and amino acid sequences of different species
Vestigial Structures
Structures in the body of an organism that no longer work.
Bats are common in Texas, especially in rocky regions. Bats with longer hang claws have demonstrated higher fitness because of their ability to cling to rock while resting. This adaptation is becoming more frequent in the population. What mechanism of evolution is this?
Natural Selection
Non-random mating
Gene Flow
Genetic Drift
What type of growth model is shown in image B?
Exponential
Logistic
What type of growth model is shown in image A?
Exponential
Logistic
This graph shows ....
When one population increases, the other decreases.
When one population decreases, the other increases.
When one population increases, the other increases instantly.
When one population increases, it causes the other to increases shortly after.
Which of the following are density dependent factors?
competition for resources
predation
disease
natural disasters
Which of the following are examples of a density independent factors?
forest fire
seasonal cycles
storms
disease
Mice are living happily in a field at a carrying capacity. The owls that live near that field die of old age. Which graph below shows what would happen to the mice population?
The members of the same species that share the same geographic location are called...
population
community
organisms
biosphere
Which of the following organisms can be both a secondary and a tertiary consumer?
Lizard and small reptiles
badgers
ground squirrels
mountain lion
As you work your way up the energy pyramid, what happens to the energy?
It increases
It decreases
It stays the same
Nothing
In the food web above, what organism is missing from this food chain:
Grass --> Slug --> ________ --> Hawk
Vole
Frog
Insect
Thrush
The position that an organism occupies within a food chain is called its...
Trophic Level
Prey Drive
Net Productivity
Web Status
What do the arrows in a food web represent?
mass
energy flow
matter
organisms
In the food web shown, the snail would be considered...
primary (1st) consumer
secondary (2nd) consumer
tertiary (3rd) consumer
producer
Which of the following would be the most likely effect, if there were a sudden INCREASE in the cricket population (primary 1st consumer)?
There would be a decrease in the small bird population.
There would be a decrease in the grass/flowers population.
There would be a decrease in the mice population.
There would be an increase in the grass/flowers population.
Several owls live in a forest. The owls prey on mice. Hawks also prey on mice. Which might happen if several hawks move to the forest where the owls live?
The number of owls will increase, and the number of hawks will decrease.
The number of mice will increase, and the number of owls will decrease.
The number of owls and hawks will increase.
The number of owls and mice will decrease.
If the pyramid here represents an energy pyramid, which level would likely contain members of the plant kingdom?
Level A
Level B
Level C
Level D
In the energy pyramid here, which organisms have the MOST energy available?
Producers
Primary (1st) Consumers
Secondary (2nd) Consumers
Tertiary (3rd) Consumers
In the energy pyramid here, which organisms have the LEAST energy available?
Producers
Primary (1st) Consumers
Secondary (2nd) Consumers
Tertiary (3rd) Consumers
If there is 1000 Kcal available in the producers level, how much energy is available in the Primary (1st) Consumers trophic level?
10 Kcal
1 Kcal
100 Kcal
1000 Kcal
In snapdragons, flower color is an incompletely dominant trait. Which genotype will lead to a third blended phenotype?
Homozygous dominant
Heterozygous
Homozygous recessive
Codominant
A child has blood type AB. Which blood types would his parents most likely have?
B and O
O and A
A and B
AB and O
Which could NOT result from a cross between IAIB and IAi?
Type A Blood
Type B Blood
Type AB Blood
Type O Blood
Red is incompletely dominant to white in snapdragons. Which cross would result in 100% pink flowers?
RR x rr
rr x rr
Rr x Rr
RR x RR
In humans, curly hair is dominant to straight hair, and wavy hair is an intermediate texture. Which explanation most likely accounts for wavy hair?
a mutation occurred, producing wavy hair
a different set of genes resulted in wavy hair
inheritance occurred through incomplete dominance
inheritance occurred as a result of a gene from only one parent
In chickens, black is co dominant with white feathers. Which cross would result in 50% black and white feathers?
BW x BW
BB x WW
BW x WW
WW x BB
In a certain breed of cattle, both red and white hairs show up together. This is an example of which type of inheritance pattern?
incomplete dominance
codominance
multiple alleles
polygenic inheritance
A possible answer to a question that can be tested.
Observation
Hypothesis
Principle
Inference
A conclusion reached on the basis of evidence and reasoning
Observation
Hypothesis
Principle
Inference
Information obtained through the senses.
Observation
Hypothesis
Principle
Inference
A well-tested explanation for a set of observations or experimental results
Scientific Theory
Principle
Scientific Law
Fact
Defines relationships that are valid everywhere in the universe
Scientific Theory
Principle
Scientific Law
Fact
The condition in an experiment that is changed or manipulated.
Dependent Variable
Experimental Group
Independent Variable
Control Group
The condition in an experiment that is observed or measured
Dependent Variable
Experimental Group
Independent Variable
Control Group
In an experiment the group that serves as a standard for comparison and receives no experimental treatment.
Dependent Variable
Experimental Group
Independent Variable
Control Group
In an experiment the group that receives the experimental treatment.
Dependent Variable
Experimental Group
Independent Variable
Control Group
The condition that does not change in an experiment.
Data
Inference
Variable
Constant
Data expressed in words.
Qualitative Data
Quantitive Data
Data expressed in numbers.
Qualitative Data
Quantitive Data
You are collecting data on how many minutes it takes sponge eggs to hatch at different water temperatures. Which type of graph should you use?
line
bar
pie
scatter plot
What is the Dependent Variable?
Favorite Dessert
Type of dessert
Number of Children
Match the following
Cell organelle where photosynthesis takes place
Chloroplast
Cell organelle where cellular respiration takes place
Mitochondria
Process that breaks down glucose to release energy to make ATP
Cell Respiration
Process of making glucose by using carbon dioxide, water, and light energy
Photosynthesis
Molecule that the cell uses to store energy
ATP
Match the organelle to its description.
Proteins are made on these small structures.
Ribosomes
Controls all activity in the cell (the brain) and stores DNA
Nucleus
The fluid that fills the cell and
keeps the organelles in place
Cytoplasm
Power plant of the cell. They
create energy called ATP.
Mitochondrian
Outer lining the cells.
Controls what goes
in and out.
Cell Membrane
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.
A
Cell Membrane
B
Cell Wall
E
Nucleus
J
Chloroplast
L
Central Vacuole
Match the following
Stores water
Vacuole
Produces sugar
Chloroplast
Converts energy
Mitochondria
Regulates cell contents
Cell membrane
Stores genetic material
Nucleus
Aerobic processes (a) .
Anaerobic processes (b) .
Match the following
glucose
C6H12O6
water
H2O
oxygen
O2
carbon dioxide
CO2
