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2025 BIOLOGY SEMESTER I REVIEW

Total questions: 65

Worksheet time: 35mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Why is it not advisable to wear contact lenses in the lab?

a)

A. Lenses could inadvertently fall out of the eye

b)

B. Chemical vapor could become trapped between the lenses and the eye

c)

C. If splashed in the face, a chemical can melt the contact to your eye

d)

D. All of the above

2.

The following footwear is best in the laboratory.

a)

sandals

b)

open-toed shoes

c)

closed-toed shoes

d)

shoes appropriate for the weather

3.

Horseplay or practical jokes in the laboratory are

a)

A. always against the rules.

b)

B. okay.

c)

C. not dangerous.

d)

D. okay if you are working alone.

4.

This symbol [image of a flame] represents

a)

Eye safety

b)

Fume safety

c)

Open flame alert

d)

Fire safety

5.

Which of the following should be worn in the laboratory?

a)

baggy clothes

b)

long pants

c)

jewelry

d)

flip flops

6.

Describe the procedure used to operate a fire extinguisher.

a)

Remove pin from handle; Squeeze handle

b)

Aim extinguisher hose at base of fire; Squeeze handle; Sweep side to side

c)

Remove pin; aim hose at base of fire; squeeze handle; sweep side to side

d)

Remove pin; aim hose at top of fire; squeeze handle; sweep side to side

7.

What is the order for the scientific method (that was given to you in the notes)?

a)

purpose, hypothesis, observations, conclusion, experiment analysis

b)

experiment, observations, purpose, analysis, conclusion, hypothesis

c)

observations, purpose, hypothesis, experiment, analysis, conclusion

d)

analysis, observations, purpose, experiment, hypothesis, conclusion

8.

A hypothesis is often tested by the process of

a)

communicating

b)

inferring

c)

experimenting

d)

analyzing data

9.

An educated guess

a)

hypothesis

b)

experiment

c)

theory

d)

observations

10.

A variable that is measured in the experiment

a)

dependent variable

b)

independent variable

c)

constant

d)

control

11.

A variable that is changed by the experimenter

a)

dependent variable

b)

independent variable

c)

constant

d)

control

12.

Biology is the study of

a)

A. minerals

b)

B. life

c)

C. matter

d)

D. energy

13.

What properties do all living things exhibit?

a)

multicellular organization, metabolism, homeostasis, reproduction

b)

photosynthesis, metabolism, heredity, mutation

c)

cellular organization, photosynthesis, metabolism, heredity

d)

cellular organization, metabolism, homeostasis, reproduction

14.

In Latin, the word science means

a)

"to know"

b)

"to learn"

c)

"to experiment"

d)

"to hypothesize"

15.

Metabolism

a)

helps organisms obtain energy

b)

helps organisms to grow, move and process information

c)

is the sum of all the chemical reactions carried out in an organism

d)

all the above

16.

Which statement best identifies the biological theme of interdependence?

a)

the organisms in a community live and interact with other organisms

b)

the great diversity of life on Earth is the result of a long history of change

c)

all living things are made of one or more cells

d)

all living organisms must maintain a stable internal environment

17.

The word organic means that the compound contains the element

a)

oxygen

b)

cobalt

c)

iron

d)

carbon

18.

The four main categories of organic compounds are

a)

lipids, carbohydrates, proteins, fats

b)

carbohydrates, monosaccharides, lipids, proteins

c)

fat, energy, enzymes, DNA

d)

carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, nucleic acids

19.

DNA and RNA are types of

a)

amino acids

b)

nucleic acids

c)

strong acids

d)

weak acids

20.

Starch, glycogen, and cellulose are types of

a)

lipids

b)

nucleic acids

c)

carbohydrates

d)

protein

21.

Which of the following contains 3 phosphate groups and is a temporary energy storage?

a)

A. ATP

b)

B. Nucleic Acids

c)

C. lipids

d)

D. carbohydrates

22.

Proteins are made of

a)

amino acids

b)

nucleotides

c)

monosaccharides

d)

glucose

23.

The Cell Theory includes

a)

All living things are made of one or more cells

b)

Cells are the basic units of structure and function in organisms

c)

All cells arise from existing cells

d)

All the above

24.

Observed cork under the microscope and gave us the word "cell"

a)

Hooke

b)

Leeuwenhoek

c)

Schwann

d)

Virchow

25.

What is a major difference between plant and animal cells?

a)

plant cells are prokaryotic and animal cells are eukaryotic

b)

plant cells have cell walls, and animal cells do not have cell walls

c)

plant cells are endothermic and animal cells are exothermic

d)

plants cells are heterotrophs and animal cells are autotrophs

26.

Which of the following is an organelle in an animal cell?

a)

A. chloroplast

b)

B. nucleoid

c)

C. centriole

d)

D. capsule

27.

An animal cell is classified as

a)

prokaryote

b)

eukaryote

28.

If a cell does not have membrane bound organelles, it is classified as

a)

prokaryote

b)

eukaryote

29.

If a cell contains a nucleus, it is classified as

a)

prokaryote

b)

eukaryote

30.

An organelle where photosynthesis occurs

a)

cell membrane

b)

cell wall

c)

central vacuole

d)

chloroplasts

31.

Organelle that is the site of cellular respiration which produces ATP

a)

lysosome

b)

mitochondria

c)

capsule

d)

ribosomes

32.

Organelle where protein synthesis takes place

a)

lysosome

b)

mitochondria

c)

nucleus

d)

ribosomes

33.

Diffusion is the movement of a substance from

a)

high concentration to low concentration

b)

low concentration to high concentration

c)

both

d)

neither

34.

Osmosis is

a)

the diffusion of water

b)

a type of active transport

c)

a type of passive transport

d)

A & B

e)

A & C

35.

If a cell stays the same size, the solution is

a)

isotonic solution

b)

hypotonic solution

c)

hypertonic solution

d)

none of the above

36.

If a cell shrinks, the solution is

a)

isotonic solution

b)

hypotonic solution

c)

hypertonic solution

d)

none of the above

37.

If a cell swells, the solution is

a)

isotonic solution

b)

hypotonic solution

c)

hypertonic solution

d)

none of the above

38.

What type of transport, requiring no energy from the cells, is aided by a protein embedded in the cell membrane?

a)

diffusion

b)

osmosis

c)

active transport

d)

facilitated diffusion

39.

A plasma membrane of a cell consists of

a)

protein molecules arranged in two layers

b)

two layers of lipids organized with the nonpolar tails forming the interior of the membrane

c)

lipid molecules positioned between two carbohydrate layers

d)

protein molecules with polar and nonpolar tails

40.

The cell membrane allows water, oxygen, carbon dioxide, and glucose to pass through. Because other substances are blocked from entering, this membrane is

a)

perforated

b)

semi-permeable

c)

non-conductive

d)

permeable

41.

What portion of a lipid-bilayer is hydrophilic?

a)

lipid tails

b)

lipid heads

c)

protein tails

d)

carbohydrate heads

42.

Classify as either (A) active transport or (P) passive transport. - against the concentration gradient

a)

A. active transport

b)

B. passive transport

c)

C. osmosis

d)

D. facilitated diffusion

43.

Classify as either (A) active transport or (P) passive transport. - endocytosis

a)

A. active transport

b)

B. passive transport

c)

C. osmosis

d)

D. facilitated diffusion

44.

Classify as either (A) active transport or (P) passive transport. - diffusion

a)

P. passive transport

b)

A. active transport

c)

P. osmosis

d)

A. endocytosis

45.

Classify as either (A) active transport or (P) passive transport. - sodium-potassium pump

a)

A. active transport

b)

B. passive transport

c)

C. facilitated diffusion

d)

D. osmosis

46.

Classify as either (A) active transport or (P) passive transport. - movement without the use of energy

a)

P. passive transport

b)

A. active transport

c)

O. osmosis

d)

D. diffusion

47.

In photosynthesis,

a)

A. light energy to chemical energy

b)

B. chemical energy to kinetic energy

c)

C. chemical energy to ATP

d)

D. ATP to chemical energy

48.

In cellular respiration,

a)

A. light energy to chemical energy

b)

B. chemical energy to kinetic energy

c)

C. chemical energy to ATP

d)

D. ATP to chemical energy

49.

In cellular respiration, the presence of __ makes the production of ATP more efficient.

a)

carbon dioxide

b)

hydrogen

c)

oxygen

d)

nitrogen

50.

What is a storage compound found in plants?

a)

cellulose

b)

chitin

c)

lipase

d)

starch

51.

How do enzymes catalyze a reaction? (increase the speed)

a)

They decrease the number of products

b)

They increase the number of reactants

c)

They increase the temperature of the reaction

d)

They decrease the activation energy of the reactants

52.

What is the monomer for carbohydrates

a)

amino acids

b)

nucleotides

c)

monosaccharides

d)

glucose

53.

Which of the following is arranged in the order of increasing levels of organization?

a)

molecule, atom, cell

b)

cell, atom, molecule

c)

atom, molecule, cell

d)

cell, molecule, atoms

54.

Which of the following is arranged in the order of increasing levels of organization?

a)

A. population, community, ecosystem

b)

B. ecosystem, community, population

c)

C. community, population, ecosystem

d)

D. community, ecosystem, population

55.

What molecule will your body use first for energy?

a)

carbohydrates

b)

lipids

c)

amino acids

d)

nucleic acids

56.
With what 3 letters do enzymes typically end?
a)
-ose
b)
-ase
c)
-ese
d)
-tic
57.
Movement of particles from high to low concentration. 
a)
Passive Transport
b)
Active Transport
58.
Letter D...
a)
active site
b)
enzyme
c)
substrate
d)
products
59.
Letter B...
a)
active site
b)
enzyme
c)
substrate
d)
products
60.
Letter C...
a)
active site
b)
enzymes
c)
substrate
d)
products
61.
Letter E...
a)
active site
b)
enzyme
c)
substrate
d)
products
62.

Which organelle belongs in both plant and animal cells?

a)

Chloroplast

b)

Mitochondria

c)

Large Central Vacuole

d)

Cell Wall

63.
Which organelle belongs in both plant and animal cells?
a)
Cytoplasm
b)
Chloroplast
c)
Large Central Vacuole
d)
Cell Wall
64.

What structure is in plant cells but not in animal cells?

a)

cell membrane

b)

mitochondria

c)

cell wall

d)

vacuole

65.

What structure controls what can enter and leave a cell?

a)

Nucleus

b)

Cytoplasm

c)

Cell Membrane

d)

Golgi Body