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A review for the biology MISA
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1
True or false: vestigial structures are one piece of evidence of evolution.
True
False
2
Which of the following instruments would most accurately measure ten milliliters of water?
Funnel
Beaker
Metric Ruler
Graduated Cylinder
3
Which form of RNA is responsible for copying genetic info and carrying it to cytoplasm?
tRNA
rRNA
mRNA
DNA
4
Which element is found in all organic compounds like lipids, carbohydrates, and proteins?
Carbon
Phosphorus
Nitrogen
Oxygen
5
The _____ of photosynthesis are the ____ of cellular respiration.
what, what
reactants, products
products, reactants
stuff, things
6
Taking a portion of one organism's DNA and adding in a portion from another organism is called:
Crossing over
DNA replication
A mutation
Gene splicing
7
The movement of water to even out the concentration of solutes in a solution:
Diffusion
Osmosis
Water
Respiration
8
Animal cells contain an organelle that helps release energy. What is the organelle described?
Mitochondria
Nucleus
Ribosome
Chloroplast
9
The cell on the left is a/an ______ cell, while the cell on the right is a/an ________ cell.
animal, plant
big, little
prokaryote, eukaryote
plant, animal
10
Bacteria become resistant to certain drugs over time as a result of what?
Hybrid species
Selective breeding
Natural selection
A single mutation
11
Parasite/host can be represented by the following symbols:
+/-
none of these
+/+
+/0
12
If a scientist wants to know how related a raccoon and a skunk are, what is the best evidence?
Vestigial Structures
RNA sequences
DNA sequences
Homologous Structures
13
True or false: The nervous system controls the body, by sending and receiving impulses.
True
False
14
Body system responsible for carrying oxygen and CO
2
through the blood:
Circulatory
Endocrine
Digestive
Respiratory
15
Offspring receive 2 alleles for each trait, one from their ____ and one from their ____.
aunt, uncle
mother, father
grandma, grandpa
brother, sister
16
Before a cell divides, the DNA replicates making:
DNA
sister chromatids
Nucleotides
2 nuclei
17
This diagram shows an amoeba going through binary fission. Afterward, the chromosome # will be:
The same amount as the original
Twice the number of the original
No way to know...
Half the number of the original
18
The control center of the cell; contains genetic material...
Cell membrane
DNA
Mitochondria
Nucleus
19
The gradual change in populations over time can be described as:
Darwinism
Evolution
Natural selection
Change
20
If a freshwater organism is placed in salt water, the cell will most likely:
Nothing will happen to the cell
Swell up, then burst
Turn blue.
Shrivel up, then die
21
Which base is present in RNA, but not in DNA?
Adenine
Uracil
Thymine
Cytosine
22
Active transport is different from passive transport (like diffusion) because it requires:
Cells
Energy
Sunlight
Vitamins
23
A lizard eats a bird's egg. This is an example of...
Commensalism
Mutualism
Parasite/Host
Predator/Prey
24
Biology is the study of:
Animals
Cells
Life
Stuff
25
The "powerhouse" of the cell; where cellular respiration takes place...
Ribosome
Golgi Apparatus
Nucleus
Mitochondria
26
An enzyme is a special type of _______, used to speed up chemical reactions.
nucleic acid
lipid
carbohydrate
protein
27
During _____, the gene is copied by the mRNA, and during ____ it is turned into a protein.
Translation, transcription
Transcription, translation
None of these
Copying, decoding
28
A form of asexual reproduction where a prokaryotic cell divides to form 2 identical daughters:
Mitosis
Binary Fission
Meiosis
29
The regulation of chemicals, hormones, etc, in the body to maintain balance is called:
Proteins
Endocrine
Balance
Homeostasis
30
The process in which gametes/haploids are created; creates sex cells:
Meiosis
Binary Fission
Mitosis
31
Mutualism can be represented in the following symbols:
+/-
+/+
none of these
+/0
32
Glucose is a simple sugar, and is an example of a...
Lipid
Protein
Nucleic Acid
Carbohydrate
33
Some organisms can break down chemicals to create their own food in a process called..
Photosynthesis
None of these
Chemosynthesis
Cellular Respiration
34
When certain organisms are better suited to their environment than others, ____ takes place:
Differentiation
Change
Homologous Structures
Natural Selection
35
True or false: the digestive system and the excretory system are the same thing.
True
False
36
A punnet square can be used to predict the ______& ______ of potential offspring.
genotype & phenotype
Punnet squares aren't a real thing.
sex & race
color & size
37
What determines the actual physical traits of humans?
Nucleic Acids
Carbohydrates
Lipids
Proteins
38
The part of the cell where photosynthesis takes place:
Choloroplast
Ribosome
Mitochondria
The green part
39
In order for photosynthesis to take place, the following ingredients are needed:
glucose, oxygen, water
sun, oxygen, water
sun, carbon dioxide, water
sun, carbon dioxide, soil
40
Which of these cell parts is responsible for making proteins?
ribosomes
mitochondria
nucleus
choloroplast
41
The process in which body cells divide to replace dead cells or help us grow is called:
Meiosis
Mitosis
Binary Fission
42
True or false: humans and chimpanzees evolved from a shared common ancestor.
False
True
43
The system that takes in oxygen and puts out CO
2
:
Circulatory
Digestive
Respiratory
Endocrine
44
The primary function of carbohydrates is:
make up DNA
make up cell membrane
facilitate transport and reactions
store & provide energy
45
Which is the correct listing from smallest to largest:
Organ, tissue, cell, organelle
Tissue, organelle, organ, human
organelle, cell, tissue, organ
None of these
46
The part of a plant cell that provides structure and allows plants to be rigid:
Cell membrane
Cytoplasm
Mitochondria
Cell Wall
47
If a cell cannot regulate what goes in and out, there is probably a problem with the...
Cell membrane
Ribosome
Nucleus
Endoplasmic Reticulum
48
The jelly-like filling of the cell, where many reactions take place:
Jelly
Peanut Butter
Water
Cytoplasm
49
The main difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells is:
eu's are cool, pro's arent
pro's don't have a nucleus, eu's do
nothing, they're the same. I hate biology.
pro's have a nucleus, eu's don't
50
The organelle responsible for manufacturing proteins...
Lysosome
Mitochondria
Cytoplasm
Ribosome
51
Commensalism can be described with which symbols?
+/0
+/-
+/+
none of these
52
Mrs. Ericsson's favorite food is/are...
Fried chicken
cake
anything chocolate
Salad
53
Which of the following helps strengthen and form bones?
Vitamin D
Vitamin A
Vitamin K
Vitamin C
54
Which of the following is an example of a heterozygous genotype?
HH
Hh
Wrinkled
Rounded
55
Which word best describes the wide range of plants and animals found in a rainforest?
Biodiversity
Niche
Mutualism
Commensalism
56
Which of these is the correct order of things?
Gene (DNA) > mRNA > ribosome > Protein
RNA > gene > DNA
Gene > DNA > RNA
57
If cellular respiration is taking place, which gas is being produced?
Nitrogen
Oxygen
Carbon dioxide
Glucose
58
The movement of particles from an area of high concentration to an area of low concentration:
Diffusion
Osmosis
Air
Movement
59
Which of the following instruments should be used to measure the length of a fly?
Funnel
Graduated Cylinder
Metric Ruler
Microscope
60
A genotype is the _______ trait, and the phenotype is the ________ trait.
inside, genetic
genetic, physical
inherited, passed on
outside, inside
61
If photosynthesis is taking place, which gas will be released?
Carbon Monoxide
Oxygen
Nitrate
Carbon Dioxide
62
The following pictures shows:
homologous structures
evolution
nothing
vestigial structures
63
Which of the following helps blood clot?
Vitamin K
Vitamin C
Vitamin D
Vitamin A
64
A scientist believes acid has been dumped into the river. They should test the __ to make sure.
Temperature
Density
pH
Polarity