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1
Scientists usually BEGIN work or experiments based on:
observations
conclusions
data
theories
2
Why do scientists control experiments?
To make sure the results are always the same.
To observe the effects of one variable.
To observe the effects of many variables.
So that their experiments can be repeated.
3
EUK, PROK, ALL, or NONE: ribosomes
no cells
prokaryotic
all cells
eukaryotic
4
In this type of active transport, cells get rid of very large particles
phagocytosis
pinocytosis
endocytosis
exocytosis
5
How does the vestigial pelvic bone of the whale provide evidence for evolution?
it connects them to sharks
indicates that whales are related to land dwelling mammals
it is a fossil
it is no longer used
6
How does the adaptation shown below increases fitness?
it is more attractive to other insects
allows it to metabolize food more quickly
protection from predators
it allows it to move more quickly through the air.
7
When DNA is condensed and looks like an "X", it is called:
chromosome
chromopore
chromatid
chromatin
8
Organisms that have unlimited resources will experience what type of growth?
none of the above
J curve
S curve
P curve
9
This serves as a barrier for the cell, and allows different things to move in & out of the cell
cytoplasm
nuclear membrane
nucleus
cell membrane
10
Which of the following help to cycle nutrients in the biosphere?
decomposers
all of the above
plants
animals
11
Biodiversity is important because:
it increases the popularity of zoos
it makes ecosystems more stable
it increases invasive species
it doesn't affect climate change
12
Prophase, metaphase, anaphase, telophase are the phases of:
cell cycle
mitosis
all of the above
cytokinesis
13
A group of the same type of organisms living in the same place is called a:
population
organism
community
organelle
14
If a cell is placed in a hypertonic solution, that means the solution has ___ than the cell.
more water
more solute
equal concentration
less solute
15
Which of the following is the most complex: tissue, cell, organelle, organ system, organ
organelle
tissue
organ system
cell
16
When DNA is decondensed and looks like a ball of string it is called this:
chromatid
chromopore
chromosome
chromatin
17
Photosynthesis and Cellular Respiration are primary parts of which biogeochemical cycle?
the water cycle
the phosphorous cycle
the nitrogen cycle
the carbon cycle
18
EUK, PROK, ALL, or NONE: fungus
eukaryotic
no cells
all cells
prokaryotic
19
This is why cells divide instead of getting larger.
So organisms can be multicellular
to maintain a large SA: VOL ratio
to overload DNA
to maintain a small SA: VOL ratio
20
Which of the following are found in eukaryotic cells but not prokaryotic cells?
DNA
golgi apparatus
ribosome
cytoplasm
21
Which of the following is in the correct order (from smallest to largest)?
organelle, atom, molecule
molecule, atom, organelle
atom, organelle, molecule
atom, molecule, organelle
22
This is the process by which organisms keep their internal environment stable
metabolism
development
homeostasis
moderation
23
Which of the following is in the correct order (from smallest to largest)?
community, biome, biosphere
biome, biosphere, community
community, biosphere, biome
biosphere, biome, community
24
Which of the following is NOT an example of a decomposer?
bacteria
fungus
mushroom
moss
25
You suggest that not getting enough sleep is causing your grades to suffer. This is a:
hypothesis
piece of data
conclusion
theory
26
How does ecology differ from biology?
ecology looks at the molecular level.
ecology looks at the cellular level.
ecology is another word for biology
ecology studies interactions among organisms
27
The chromosomes attach to this structure between prophase and metaphase.
centrioles
spindle fibers
nuclear membrane
centromeres
28
Which of the following is an example of an autotroph?
a mushroom
a spider plant
a dog
slime mold
29
When a population levels off due to limited resources, it is said to have reached
S growth
J growth
carrying capacity
population denisty
30
The many different species of finches that Darwin observed were the result of:
speciation
natural selection
all of the above
descent with modification
31
EUK, PROK, ALL, or NONE: cell membrane
all cells
eukaryotic
no cells
prokaryotic
32
What is the difference between a community and an ecosystem?
ecosystem includes nonliving things like air and water.
communities are all of the living species in an area.
community includes nonliving things like air and water.
they mean the same thing.
33
Molecules move from high to low concentration through a membrane protein.
diffusion
membrane pump
facilitated diffusion
osmosis
34
In this type of passive transport, molecules move from high to low concentration.
phagocytosis
pinocytosis
membrane pump
diffusion
35
In this phase, sister chromatids are pulled apart.
anaphase
metaphase
prophase
telophase
36
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of all living things?
they all move
they all maintain homeostasis
they all have DNA
they all take in and use energy
37
This is where the DNA (the plans for the cell) are stored.
nucleolus
nuclear membrane
nucleus
none of the above
38
Which organisms are at the "bottom" of a food chain?
producers / autotrophs
consumers / heterotrophs
decomposers
herbivores
39
What does the chloroplast do for plant cells?
uses energy to make sugar
uses sugar to make energy
none of the above
stores water for plants
40
When farmers breed a cow that produces the most milk with a strong, healthy bull, they are:
using artificial selection
genetically modifying milk
using natural selection
using speciation
41
The figure below depicts this type of tree:
evolutionary
fitness
phylogenic
speciation
42
EUK, PROK, ALL, or NONE: bacteria
no cells
all cells
prokaryotic
eukaryotic
43
This is the process of cytoplasm dividing.
mitosis
cytokinesis
telophase
none of the above
44
Deforestation can lead to all of the following EXCEPT:
desertification
erosion
habitat destruction
increased biodiversity
45
How do human activities like habitat destruction & deforestation contribute to climate change?
they increase the size of the hole in the ozone layer.
they put more carbon in the air and take less out.
they put less carbon in the air and take more out.
they increase biodiversity.
46
This says all cells come from other cells, are the basic unit of life, and make up all life
big bang theory
natural selection
cell theory
central dogma
47
Which of the following is the highest level of organization: organism, biome, ecosystem
none of the above
organism
biome
ecosystem
48
What is the function of the nucleolus?
controls the cell
builds proteins
builds ribosomes
contains DNA
49
What is the study of life?
ecology
biology
anatomy
science
50
This is another term for the M phase:
all of the above
cytokinesis
cell cycle
mitosis
51
Which of the following is NOT an example of passive transport?
osmosis
facilitated diffusion
endocytosis
diffusion
52
In this phase, the cell grows and does its normal jobs.
G1
prophase
M
cell division
53
Exponential growth is represented by an S Curve, true or false?
False
True
54
All types of passive transport have this in common
requires energy from the cell
doesn't require energy from the cell
movement INTO the cell
movement OUT OF the cell
55
EUK, PROK, ALL, or NONE: animals & plants
prokaryotic
eukaryotic
no cells
all cells
56
Two things that can lead to population growth are:
death and emmigration.
birth and emmigration.
death and immigration.
birth and immigration
57
The source of almost all energy in the biosphere is:
the ocean
the sun
proteins
carbohydrates
58
What is the difference between passive and active transport?
in active, molecules move from low to high conc.
active transport requires energy
all of the above
in active, molecules move against the conc. grad.
59
Top predators are important to ecosystems because:
They prevent disease.
They eat cats.
They break down dead or decaying matter.
they prevent overpopulation of species at lower levels
60
Darwin's theory of natural selection is centered around the idea that
organisms that are the best predators survive the best
organisms that reproduce most will survive the best
organisms that live the longest will survive the best..
organisms that are most fit to survive will pass on traits
61
EUK, PROK, ALL, or NONE: rocks & air
prokaryotic
eukaryotic
all cells
no cells
62
How do homologous structures support the idea of common descent?
organisms with more similar structures share a common ances.
related organisms have related fossils
organisms that live in the same environment have h. structs.
homologous structures don't support common descent
63
Why does nitrogen have to be "fixed" in order to be taken in by organisms?
plants can use the gas, but animals can't.
Organisms need liquid nitrogen to survive.
Without fixation bacteria wouldn't survive.
Most organisms can't use nitrogen gas from the air.
64
An example of a density-dependent limiting factor in an ecosystem is:
predation
fire
flood
tsunami
65
Direction water moves when a cell is placed in a hypertonic solution
Into the cell
Out of the cell
66
Which organelle destroys waste and worn out organelles?
mitochondria
endoplasmic reticulum
lysosomes
vacuoles
67
EUK, PROK, ALL, or NONE: does not have a nucleus
prokaryotic
no cells
all cells
eukaryotic
68
Which of the following is a nonrenewable resource?
wind
sun
coal
water
69
G1, S, G2, and M are the phases of:
all of the above
mitosis
cell cylce
cell division
70
EUK, PROK, ALL, or NONE: nucleus
prokaryotic
eukaryotic
all cells
no cells
71
Which of the following does NOT have a direct role in making and transporting proteins?
ribosome
mitochondria
rough ER
DNA
72
Which of the following is an example of an abiotic factor in an ecosystem?
the predators living in it.
the decomposers present.
the water available.
the populations living in it.
73
This important event happens in the S phase of the cell cycle
DNA replication
cell division
making proteins
growth
74
This type of passive transport is specific to the movement of water.
osmosis
facilitated diffusion
diffusion
hydromotile transport
75
What is the variable that the experimenter changes on purpose called?
manipulated / independent
responding / independent
manipulated / dependent
responding / dependent
