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Review questions for the final exam in Honors Biology
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1
Muscle cells require large amounts of energy; what organelle is very prevalent in muscle cells?
Golgi complex
lysosomes
endoplasmic reticulum
mitochondria
2
Which process most contributes to genetic variation in a population?
cytokinesis during cellular division
chromosome replication during mitorsis
crossing over during meiosis
duplication of chromosomes in asexual reproduction
3
Which molecules store and transmit genetic information?
carbohydrates
proteins
nucleic acids
lipids
4
Some microorganisms, such as yeast, produce energy in oxygen free environments through
aerobic respiration
mitosis
anaerobic respiration
photosynthesis
5
Which best explains why a bacterial cell is classified as a prokaryote?
the presence of a cell wall
the presence of a nucleus
the absence of a nucleus
the absence of a cell wall
6
A cell is placed in pure water; which statement best explains the changes that take place ?
the cell will decrease in volume as water and salt leave
the cell will decrease in volume as water leaves the cell
the cell will increase in volume as water enters the cell
the cell will increase in volume as water and salt enter
7
Certain hare species have brown fur in summer and white fur in winter; what is the benefit?
helps the hare maintain homeostasis
helps the hare blend into its environment
helps the hare attract mates
helps the hare with the rate of respiration
8
Who is the lead singer for the 'Rolling Stones'?
Brian Jones
Eddie Van Halen
Keith Richards
Mick Jagger
9
Meiotic cell division results in gametes that produce sperm and egg cells by
increasing the daughter chromosome number by 75%
reducing the daughter chromosome number by 75%
increasing the daughter chromosome number by 50%
reducing the daughter chromosome number by 50%
10
On the tv show 'Friends', who was the chef?
Chandler
Phoebe
Monica
Rachel
11
Which best describes how enzymes function in the body?
enzymes are converted into products by the reactions
an enzyme is used once and then destroyed by the cell
one enzyme can catalyze many different reactions
enzymes lower the activation energy of reactants
12
Which factor is most likely to lead to succession of deep/freshwater lake to woodland area?
change in the pH of the lake water
increase in invertebrate population
accumulation of sediment
growth of microorganisms
13
Lettuce in a salad wilts after salt is added; why does this occur?
cells absorb the extra salt
cells release water in the presence of salt
cells swell when exposed to salt
cells lose oxygen when in contact with salt
14
When biuret reagent turns blue, what is present?
lipids
nucleic acids
proteins
carbohydrates
15
What tool is best used to learn about the different shapes of bacteria?
centimeter ruler
magnifying glass
compound light microscope
triple beam balance
16
What is the capital of Russia?
Moscow
Samara
St. Petersburg
Chernobyl
17
What would most likely result if nitrogen fixing bacterial in an area were destroyed?
vegetation in the area would not be affected
vegetation in the area would grow at a faster rate
vegetation in the area would find other nutrient sources
vegetation in the area would grow at a slower rate
18
Which biomolecule contains a nitrogenous base?
carbohydrate
lipid
nucleic acid
protein
19
An ion must cross the cell membrane through active transport when the ion is
carried across by a protein
going against the concentration gradient
too small to move independently
negatively charged
20
What is Thor's brother's name?
Loki
Lotham
Luther
Lucinder
21
What would most likely result if nitrogen fixing bacteria in an area were destroyed?
vegetation in the area would find other nutrient sources
vegetation in the area would grow at a slower rate
vegetation in the area would not be affected
vegetation in the area would grow at a faster rate
22
Which organic molecule contains fatty acids and glycerol and is insoluble in water?
lipids
proteins
carbohydrates
nucleic acids
23
The chemical equation shows the reaction of glucose and oxygen; what process is this?
nitrogen fixation
aerobic respiration
anaerobic respiration
photosynthesis
24
Which best describes how meiosis contributes to genetic variation?
forms new DNA that can resist environmental change
decreases the risk of lethal mutations being transmitted
produces a new individual different from either parent
increase the rate of production with each generation
25
What is the mascot of the New Orleans NBA team?
Magic
Grizzlies
Pelicans
Warriors
26
According to Nielson ratings, what is the longest running sitcom ever?
CHEERS
FRIENDS
the SIMPSONS
MASH
27
Which statement best describes the primary function of DNA replication?
to allow prokaryotic cells to undergo meiosis
to ensure daughter cells have a complete copy of the DNA
to prevent mutations from occurring in cells
to provide genetic variation within specific organisms
28
An ion must cross the cell membrane through active transport which is
carried across by a protein
too small to move independently
negatively charged
going against the concentration gradient
29
A scientist observes a cell that has no cell wall but has a nucleus; what is he observing?
ameoba
protist
plant cell
eukaryote
30
Which molecule is paired with its correct role in protein synthesis
tRNA - transfer amino acids
mRNA - joins amino acids
nucleus - forms peptide bonds
ribosome - carries DNA instructions
31
A student is going to investigate a flower color trait; what is the first step he should take?
hypothesize
experiment
conclude
observe
32
What is the primary function of DNA in organisms?
binds to specific active sites
produces chromosomes for sexual reproduction
transports amino acids to the ribosomes
stores genetic information
33
What movie??
Star Wars
Jupiter Rising
Star Trek
Guardians of the Galaxy
34
The illustration shows an ocean food web; what is the top predator?
octopus
fish
shark
seagull
35
Which comparison best describes the difference between photosynthesis and respiration?
respiration electron transport dependent; photo independent
respiration is ATP dependent; photosyn is ATP independent
photosyn is oxygen dependent; respiration CO2 independent
photosyn is light dependent; respiration light independent
36
Which best describes the role of enzymes in a chemical reaction?
absorb excess energy
release unused energy
regulate product reactivity
increase the reaction rate
37
White tailed deer competes with a new species of deer for the same resources; the outcome is
the white tailed deer population will increase
the predator population will decrease
the producer population will decrease
the white tailed population will not be affected
38
Which human activity will have the most positive effect on the global environment?
planting trees
reducing air pollution across countries
establishing wildlife reserves
decreasing the amount of trash through recycling
