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1
What is an dependent variable in an experiment?
This is a comparison to know if your experiment worked.
Experimental factors that respond to independent variables
The factors in the experiment that remain the same
Factors in an experiment changed by the experimenter
2
DNA and RNA are examples of what biomolecule?
protein
carbohydrates
lipids
nucleic acids
3
Glucose, sucrose, and maltose are all examples of what kind of biomolecule?
nucleic acids
lipids
protein
carbohydrates
4
Structures with similar function but different evolutionary origin are called...
Analogous structures
Homologous structures
Vestigial structures
Transitional structures.
5
What trait separates the hagfish from the rest of the organisms on this cladogram?
lungs
fur; mammary glands
jaws
claws or nails
6
What two organelles are found in plant cells that are NOT FOUND in animal cells
Cell Membrane; Central Vacuole
Chloroplast; Nucleus
Chloroplast; Centrioles
Cell Wall; Chloroplast
7
Which of the following statements is NOT PART OF the cell theory?
All cells make protein
Cells are the basic unit of life
All cells come from pre-existing cells
All living things are made of cells
8
These are structures that are functionless in current organisms that functioned in ancestors.
Vestigial structures
Transitional structures
Analogous structures
Homologous structures
9
What is the difference between facilitated diffusion and diffusion?
They are the same processes.
Facilitated diffusion requires energy. Diffusion does not.
Only facilitated diffusion moves molecules with proteins.
Diffusion requires energy. Facilitated diffusion does not
10
Define "simple diffusion."
molecules move from low to high concentration
molecules move from high to low concentration w/out energy
the movement of molecules across a membrane via a protein.
molecules move from low to high concentration using energy
11
What is a ISOTONIC solution?
A solution with MORE solutes vs the inside of a cell.
A solution with THE SAME solutes vs the inside of a cell.
A solution with FEWER solutes vs the inside of a cell.
12
ATP (Energy) would be required to complete which of the following types of transport?
Osmosis
Passive transport
Diffusion
Active transport
13
What is the organelle primarily found in plant cells where photosynthesis occurs?
Mitochondria
Smooth ER
Lysosome
Chloroplast
14
What is the best definition of a scientific theory?
A speculation or guess about how nature works
A description of an invariable natural relationship.
An unproven fact
An explanation of how and why a natural phenomenon occurs
15
For these mammals, the number, position & shape of the bones indicate that they may have:
Identical genetic makeup
Developed in a common environment
Identical methods of obtaining food
Developed from a common ancestor
16
What is a control group in an experiment?
The factors in the experiment that remain the same
This is a comparison to know if your experiment worked.
Factors in an experiment changed by the experimenter
Experimental factors that respond to independent variables
17
What is an independent variable in an experiment?
The factors in the experiment that remain the same
Factors in an experiment changed by the experimenter
This is a comparison to know if your experiment worked.
Experimental factors that respond to independent variables
18
What trait separates the salamander from other organisms?
lungs
jaws
fur; mammary glands
claws or nails
19
Lipids are composed of many ____________________ attached to each other
amino acids
nucleotides
triglycerides
monosaccharides
20
What is the function of the golgi body?
package and ship materials throughout the cell
Make protein
Store DNA
Helps the cell during cell division
21
Which of these structures would be found in both prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?
Mitochondria
DNA
Golgi body
Nucleus
22
What does the term hydrophobic refer to?
"Water-tail"
"Water-fearing"
"Water bear"
"Water-loving"
23
What two energy carrying molecules are produced by the light reactions of photosynthesis?
NADP+ & NADPH
NADPH & ATP
NADP+ & ATP
ADP & ATP
24
Competitive inhibitors...
don't exist.
make enzymes work faster.
block the active site of an enzyme.
increase enzyme activity.
25
What is the location on an enzyme where substrates attach?
product
enzyme
active site
substrate
26
Often enzymes & substrates fit perfectly, in what's described as a _____________ configuration.
lock and key
active site
good and bad
substrate
27
A cell is placed in a 7% salt solution. The cell contains 10% salt. What solution type is this?
hypotonic
hypertonic
osmosis
isotonic
28
Which provides the correct order of taxonomic categories from largest to smallest?
Kingdom – phylum – class – order – genus – family – species
Kingdom – phylum – class – order – family – genus – species
Kingdom – phylum – order – class – genus – family – species
Kingdom – phylum – order – class – family – genus – species
29
What is the INDUCED FIT model of enzyme/substrate linkage?
Active site changes shape bc of a substrate binding.
Active site changes shape bc of extreme pH.
Active site changes shape bc of extreme temperature.
Active site changes shape bc of a competitive inhibitor.
30
When very different animals have bones that appear very similar in form/function they have...
Transitional structures
Homologous structures
Vestigial structures
Analogous structures
31
A HYPERTONIC solution, such as corn syrup, will cause water to ____________.
move into the cell, causing it to burst.
move out of the cell, causing it to shrivel.
not affect the cell bc there is no net movement of water
32
What is a HYPERTONIC solution?
A solution with FEWER solutes vs the inside of a cell.
A solution with THE SAME solutes vs the inside of a cell.
A solution with MORE solutes vs the inside of a cell.
33
How are the functions of the rough ER and the ribosomes similar?
Both store DNA
Both provide support for the cell
Both help assemble proteins
Both make energy for the cell
34
Carbohydrates are composed of many ____________________ attached to each other
amino acids
triglycerides
monosaccharides
nucleotides
35
What kind of biomolecule are enzymes?
proteins
carbohydrates
nucleic acids
lipids
36
What is an constant in an experiment?
The factors in the experiment that remain the same
Factors in an experiment changed by the experimenter
This is a comparison to know if your experiment worked.
Experimental factors that respond to independent variables
37
Which of the following statements is true?
Eukaryotic organisms can only be multicellular.
Eukaryotic cells have membrane bound organelles.
Prokaryotic cells have membrane bound organelles.
Prokaryotic cells do not divide.
38
Which cellular organelle helps assemble proteins?
Ribosome
Nucleus
Golgi body
Lysosome
39
What biomolecule is composed of the many monosaccharides?
nucleic acids
sugars
proteins
lipids
40
Which summary word equation best describes the process of photosynthesis
water + carbon dioxide + light energy ---> glucose + oxygen
carbon dioxide + ATP ---> half of a sugar + ATP
water + light energy ---> carbon dioxide and oxygen
glucose + oxygen ---> carbon dioxide + water + energy
41
The _______ is used to test for lipids, whereas the __________ is used to test for proteins.
Benedict's test; Paper bag test.
Lugol's test; Biuret's test
Paper bag test; Biuret's test
Biuret's test; Benedict's test
42
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of life?
Living things have constant internal conditions
Living things reproduce
Living things use energy
Living things are made of cells
43
How do enzymes speed up chemical reactions?
By reducing activation energy
By reducing energy produced by the reaction
By increasing activation energy
By increasing energy produced by the reaction
44
The heart, arteries and capillaries are part of which human system?
digestive
circulatory
respiratory
immune
45
Which energy-rich organic compound is produced as a result of the dark reactions in plants?
Glucose
CO2
NADPH
H2O
46
If two organisms are in the same phylum they must also be in the same
Family
Species
Kingdom
Class
47
Which organism most likely shares the most recent common ancestor with humans?
organism 2
organism 3
organism 4
organism 1
48
What image correctly identifies blood cells?
C
B
A
D
49
Non-competitive inhibitors...
increase enzyme activity.
do not block the active site of enzymes.
bind to the active site of an enzyme.
do not affect enzyme activity.
50
What biomolecule does the paper bag test test for?
simple sugars
starches
lipids
proteins
51
What is a HYPOTONIC solution?
A solution with THE SAME solutes vs the inside of a cell.
A solution with MORE solutes vs the inside of a cell.
A solution with FEWER solutes vs the inside of a cell.
52
Which of the following factors that will NOT alter the effectiveness of an enzyme?
Increased sugar concentration
Very high or low temperatures
the presence of an inhibitor
pH fluctuation
53
Nucleic acids are composed of many ____________________ attached to each other
triglycerides
monosaccharides
nucleotides
amino acids
54
What organelle breaks down old worn out organelles and other parts of the cell to be recycled?
rough er
golgi body
lysosome
ribosome
55
A protein is composed of many ___________________ attached to each other.
triglycerides
monosaccharides
amino acids
nucleotides
56
What part of the phospholipid is hydrophobic?
body
head
tail
arm
57
Which of the following is not an example of evidence in support of the theory of evolution?
Comparing the DNA of Humans and Gorillas
Comparing where organisms currently live
Comparing developmental stages of different embryos
Comparing the fossils of various organisms
58
This test of starches will turn the sample a blue/black color if positive. What test is this?
Paper Bag Test
Lugol's Test
Biuret's Test
Benedict's Test
59
Waxes, cholesterols, and fats are all examples of what kind of biomolecules?
nucleic acids
lipids
carbohydrates
proteins
60
Which of these is not a function of a cell membrane?
To regulate transport in and out of the cell
To allow cell recognition.
To generate energy for the cell
To act as a protective barrier
61
What part of the phospholipid is hydrophilic?
arm
leg
tail
head
62
What biomolecule is composed of the many triglycerides?
protein
carbohydrates
nucleic acids
lipids
63
This system is responsible for the control of bodily functions, & communication among its parts
nervous
digestive
reproductive
immune
64
When using the _______ test for simple sugars, you have a positive results are bright orange.
Paper bag test
Lugol's test
Benedict's test
Biuret's test
