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A review for the biology HSA! #biology #hsa
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1
Commensalism can be described with which symbols?
none of these
+/+
+/-
+/0
2
Which of the following instruments would most accurately measure ten milliliters of water?
Metric Ruler
Graduated Cylinder
Funnel
Beaker
3
Which of the following instruments should be used to measure the length of a fly?
Graduated Cylinder
Funnel
Microscope
Metric Ruler
4
The part of the cell where photosynthesis takes place:
Mitochondria
Choloroplast
Ribosome
The green part
5
If a cell cannot regulate what goes in and out, there is probably a problem with the...
Ribosome
Endoplasmic Reticulum
Nucleus
Cell membrane
6
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
7
If a scientist wants to know how related a raccoon and a skunk are, what is the best evidence?
Homologous Structures
DNA sequences
Vestigial Structures
RNA sequences
8
The process in which body cells divide to replace dead cells or help us grow is called:
Binary Fission
Mitosis
Meiosis
9
Animal cells contain an organelle that helps release energy. What is the organelle described?
Chloroplast
Ribosome
Mitochondria
Nucleus
10
True or false: the digestive system and the excretory system are the same thing.
True
False
11
Bacteria become resistant to certain drugs over time as a result of what?
Natural selection
A single mutation
Hybrid species
Selective breeding
12
True or false: vestigial structures are one piece of evidence of evolution.
False
True
13
True or false: humans and chimpanzees evolved from a shared common ancestor.
False
True
14
The _____ of photosynthesis are the ____ of cellular respiration.
stuff, things
reactants, products
what, what
products, reactants
15
The process in which gametes/haploids are created; creates sex cells:
Meiosis
Mitosis
Binary Fission
16
Which of these cell parts is responsible for making proteins?
ribosomes
nucleus
choloroplast
mitochondria
17
Glucose is a simple sugar, and is an example of a...
Protein
Carbohydrate
Lipid
Nucleic Acid
18
A genotype is the _______ trait, and the phenotype is the ________ trait.
outside, inside
genetic, physical
inside, genetic
inherited, passed on
19
The "powerhouse" of the cell; where cellular respiration takes place...
Mitochondria
Nucleus
Golgi Apparatus
Ribosome
20
The cell on the left is a/an ______ cell, while the cell on the right is a/an ________ cell.
plant, animal
big, little
prokaryote, eukaryote
animal, plant
21
True or false: The nervous system is responsible for sending and receiving impulses.
False
True
22
Before a cell divides, the DNA replicates and separates into:
Nucleotides
DNA
Chromosomes
2 nuclei
23
During _____, the gene is copied by the mRNA, and during ____ it is turned into a protein.
Copying, decoding
Translation, transcription
None of these
Transcription, translation
24
Which of these is the correct order of things?
RNA > gene > DNA
Gene > mRNA > ribosome > Protein
Gene > DNA > RNA
25
Some organisms can break down chemicals to create their own food in a process called..
None of these
Photosynthesis
Chemosynthesis
Cellular Respiration
26
Which of the following is an example of a heterozygous genotype?
HH
Hh
Rounded
Wrinkled
27
The organelle responsible for manufacturing proteins...
Mitochondria
Lysosome
Cytoplasm
Ribosome
28
The following pictures shows:
nothing
homologous structures
evolution
vestigial structures
29
A punnet square can be used to predict the ______& ______ of potential offspring.
Punnet squares aren't a real thing.
genotype & phenotype
sex & race
color & size
30
If photosynthesis is taking place, which gas will be released?
Nitrate
Carbon Dioxide
Carbon Monoxide
Oxygen
31
A scientist believes acid has been dumped into the river. They should test the __ to make sure.
Density
Temperature
Polarity
pH
32
Which form of RNA is responsible for copying genetic info and carrying it to cytoplasm?
mRNA
DNA
tRNA
rRNA
33
The jelly-like filling of the cell, where many reactions take place:
Cytoplasm
Water
Peanut Butter
Jelly
34
The movement of particles from an area of high concentration to an area of low concentration:
Diffusion
Movement
Air
Osmosis
35
The movement of water to even out the concentration of solutes in a solution:
Diffusion
Osmosis
Water
Respiration
36
Parasite/host can be represented by the following symbols:
+/0
+/+
+/-
none of these
37
The gradual change in populations over time can be described as:
Natural selection
Evolution
Darwinism
Change
38
In order for photosynthesis to take place, the following ingredients are needed:
sun, oxygen, water
sun, carbon dioxide, soil
glucose, oxygen, water
sun, carbon dioxide, water
39
A form of asexual reproduction where a prokaryotic cell divides to form 2 identical daughters:
Meiosis
Mitosis
Binary Fission
40
If cellular respiration is taking place, which gas is being produced?
Glucose
Carbon dioxide
Nitrogen
Oxygen
41
Which of the following helps blood clot?
Vitamin D
Vitamin C
Vitamin K
Vitamin A
42
When certain organisms are better suited to their environment than others, ____ takes place:
Natural Selection
Change
Homologous Structures
Differentiation
43
Offspring receive 2 alleles for each trait, one from their ____ and one from their ____.
brother, sister
aunt, uncle
mother, father
grandma, grandpa
44
A lizard eats a bird's egg. This is an example of...
Mutualism
Commensalism
Parasite/Host
Predator/Prey
45
An enzyme is a special type of _______, used to speed up chemical reactions.
carbohydrate
nucleic acid
lipid
protein
46
Which base is present in RNA, but not in DNA?
Cytosine
Thymine
Uracil
Adenine
47
The system that takes in oxygen and puts out CO
2
:
Circulatory
Digestive
Respiratory
Endocrine
48
Which of the following helps strengthen and form bones?
Vitamin D
Vitamin K
Vitamin C
Vitamin A
49
What determines the physical traits of humans?
Lipids
Proteins
Nucleic Acids
Carbohydrates
50
Body system responsible for carrying oxygen and CO
2
through the blood:
Circulatory
Digestive
Endocrine
Respiratory
51
Which word best describes the wide range of plants and animals found in a rainforest?
Mutualism
Niche
Commensalism
Biodiversity
52
The control center of the cell; contains genetic material...
Nucleus
DNA
Cell membrane
Mitochondria
53
Which of these vitamins helps in the formation and structure of bones?
Vitamin D
Vitamin C
Vitamin A
Vitamin K
54
Which element is found in all organic compounds like lipids, carbohydrates, and proteins?
Phosphorus
Oxygen
Carbon
Nitrogen
55
Taking a portion of one organism's DNA and adding in a portion from another organism is called:
DNA replication
A mutation
Crossing over
Gene splicing
56
Biology is the study of:
Life
Cells
Animals
Stuff
57
Which is the correct listing from smallest to largest:
Tissue, organelle, organ, human
None of these
atom, organelle, cell, tissue, organ
Organ, tissue, cell, organelle
58
The main difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells is:
pro's have a nucleus, eu's don't
eu's are cool, pro's arent
nothing, they're the same. I hate biology.
pro's don't have a nucleus, eu's do
59
Mutualism can be represented in the following symbols:
+/+
none of these
+/0
+/-
60
The part of a plant cell that provides structure and allows plants to be rigid:
Cell membrane
Cell Wall
Cytoplasm
Mitochondria
61
The regulation of chemicals, hormones, etc, in the body to maintain balance is called:
Endocrine
Balance
Proteins
Homeostasis
62
If a freshwater organism is placed in salt water, the cell will most likely:
Swell up, then burst
Nothing will happen to the cell
Turn blue.
Shrivel up, then die
63
The primary function of carbohydrates is:
store & provide energy
facilitate transport and reactions
make up DNA
make up cell membrane
64
Active transport is different from passive transport (like diffusion) because it requires:
Vitamins
Cells
Sunlight
Energy