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Semester II Biology Genius Review
Semester II Biology Genius Review
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Review of material covered second semester of biology.
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In both prokaryotes and eukaryotes, DNA is replicated
in the cytoplasm
prior to cell division
in the nuclues
at the ribosomes
2
A viral genome consists of
either DNA or protein
both DNA and RNA
both RNA and protein
either RNA or DNA
3
During replication, a DNA strand with the following bases CTAGGT produces a complimentary strand with the bases
CTAGGT
GUACCA
GATCCA
TCGAAC
4
Algae at the beginning of a food chain are
consumers
producers
decomposers
heterotrophs
5
Which of the following forms a base pair with thymine?
guanine
cytosine
adenine
deoxyribose
6
Binary fission occurs when a bacterium
replicates its DNA and divides in half
exchanges genetic information with another cell
forms a hollow bridge to another bacteria
forms an endospore to survive harsh conditions
7
What is the probability that a human sperm cell will carry an X chromosome?
100 percent
50 percent
25 percent
0 percent
8
Bacteria that break down the nutrients in dead matter into simpler substances are called
autotrophs
decomposers
detritivores
photoautotrophs
9
Unlike photoautotrophs, chemoautotrophs obtain energy
indirectly from carbon molecules
indirectly from other organisms
directly from chemical reactions
directly from the sun
10
The idea that only famine, disease, and war could prevent the endless growth of human populations was presented by
Lyell
Darwin
Lamarck
Malthus
11
Mendel concluded that traits are
determined by recessive factors only
inherited through the passing of genes from parents to offspring
not inherited by offspring
determined by dominant factors only
12
A group of individuals that belong to a single species and that live together in a certain area is termed a(n)
biome
ecosystem
population
community
13
Primary succession would most likely occur after
a forest fire
a lava flow
a hurricane sweeps through an area
farmland is abandoned
14
All mutations are fatal to an organism.
False
True
15
When lions hunt antelopes, some are killed and others survive. Which part of Darwin's theory of natural selection is
acquired characteristics
reproductive isolation
descent with modification
survival of the fittest
16
Pioneer species are the first species to colonize barren areas after a disturbance.
False
True
17
What animals eat both producers and consumers?
carnivores
omnivores
detritivores
herbivores
18
Humans have 46 pairs of chromosomes.
False
True
19
DNA replication results in two DNA molecules,
onel with 2 new stands and the other with 2 old strands
each with 1 new strand and 1 old strand
each with original strands
each with two new strands
20
An organisms niche is
the range of temperatures at which an organism can survive
the role of the organism in its environment
what resources the organism needs to survive and reproduce
a full description of the place where an organism lives
21
Prokaryotes are single-celled organisms that lack a
DNA
cell membrane
nucleus
cell wall
22
When Mendel crossed a tall pea plant with short pea plant, the F
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plants inherited
two alleles from each parent
one allele from each parent
only recessive alleles from each parent
only dominant alleles from each parent
23
A bird's wings are analogous to a(n)
mosquito's wing
cat's front leg
alligator's claw
fish's tail fin
24
Which of the following bacteria are thought to be responsible for the Earth's oxygen-rich atmosphere?
extreme halophiles
cyanobacteria
spirochetes
methanogens
25
The process that increases genetic diversity within a population is
asexual reproduction
binary fusion
sexual reproduction
binary fission
26
Which of the following is NOT an advantage of asexual reproduction?
produces large number of offspring quickly
simple and efficient
requires one parent
increases genetic diversity
27
What is the basic structure of a virus?
DNA or RNA surrounded by a protein coat
a capsid surrounded by a protein coat
a tiny cell surrounded by a cell wall
a tail sheath surrounded by tail fibers
28
Genes contain the instructions for assembling
chromosomes
lipids
proteins
nucleosomes
29
Unlike DNA, RNA contains
uracil
thymine
dexoyribose
phosphate grpups
30
In eukaryotes, DNA
is located in the nucleus
floats freely in the cytoplasm
is circular in shape
is located in the ribosomes
31
A wolf pack hunts, kills, and feeds on a moose. In this interaction, the wolves are
predators
decomposers
prey
hosts
32
DNA is found in the nucleus of a prokaryotic cell.
False
True
33
An infection in which a virus makes copies of itself and causes the host cell to burst is called a(n)
lysogenic cycle virus
onocgenic virus
temperate virus
lytic cycle virus
34
All nucleotides are utilized in the synthesis of proteins in a cell.
True
False
35
Lamarck proposed that organisms
inherit all of the adaptations they display
have an innate tendency to be simple
have an innate tendency toward complexity and perfection
belong to species that do not change
36
The virus that causes AIDS is a(n)
retrovirus
variation of COVID
adenovirus
lytic cycle virus
37
The probability of a child being born and this child is a boy is 25%.
False
True
38
An example of a renewable resource is
coal
trees
oil
natural gas
39
During translation, the type of amino acid added to the growing protein depends on
anticodon on the rRNA and the codon on mRNA
codon on mRNA and the anticodon on the tRNA
anticodon on mRNA and anticodon on tRNA
codon on mRAN and anticodon on rRNA
40
One negative consequence of the industrial revolution is
environmental harm from burning fossil fuels
more expensive services and goods
fewer jobs for people living in cities
people working longer hours at their jobs
41
How many different allele combinations would be found in the gametes produced by the following genotye RrYY?
4
8
2
16
42
Which molecules are involved in protein synthesis?
mRNA, tRNA and rRNA
tRNA, introns and mutagens
rRNA, tRNA and mutagens
mRNA, introns and rRNA
43
During which phase of the cell cycle do the chromosomes line up along the equator of the cell?
telophase
anaphase
prophase
metaphase
44
Which of the following represent the phases of mitosis in their proper sequence?
prophase, anaphase, metaphase, telophase
interphase, prophase, metaphase, telophase
prophase, metaphase, anaphase, telophase
interphase, prophase, metaphase, anaphase and telophase
45
Which scientist(s) discovered the stucture of DNA and won the Nobel Prize for this discovery?
Franklin, Wilkins, Watson and Crick
Rosalind Franklin
Watson, Crick and Wilkins
Franklin, Hershey and Chase
46
Which of the following describes the role of bacteria in the environment?
nitrogen fixation
all of these are functions of bacteria
recycling of nutrients
carry out photosynthesis
47
A snake that eats a frog that has eaten an insect that has fed on algae is a
first-level consumer
third-level consumer
second-level producer
first-level producer
48
Polar bears live in the arctic. The arctic is their
population
niche
habitat
ecosystem
49
Which of the following are found in both DNA and RNA?
ribose, phosphate groups and adenine
phosphate groups, guanine and cytosine
deoxyribose, phosphate groups and guanine
phosphate groups, guanine and thymine
50
When during the cell cycle are chromosomes visible?
during the M phase only
during the G1 phase only
only during interphase
during replication only
51
The number and location of bones in many fossil vertebrates are similar to living vertebrates. This is the basis for
a common ancestor
basic needs of organisms
struggle for existance
inheritance of acquired traits
52
Algae living in the ocean are an example of
consumers
producers
decomposers
heterotrophs
53
Which of the following is a nucleotide found in DNA?
deoxyribose, phosphate group and cytosine
deoxyribose, phosphate group and uracil
ribose, phosphate group and uracil
ribose, phosphate group and thymine
54
If an organism's diploid number is 12, its haploid number is
12
24
3
6
55
Animals that eat both producers and consumers are called
detritivores
herbivores
omnivores
carnivores
56
Unlike mitosis, meiosis results in the formation of
four genetically identical haploid cells
two genetically identical diploid cells
two genetically different diploid cells
four genetically different haploid cells
57
During transcription, a RNA molecule is formed
that is complimentary to neither strand of DNA
that is double stranded
inside the nucleus
that is complimentary to both strands of DNA
58
A symbiotic relationship in which both species benefit is
mutualism
predation
commensalism
parasitism
59
A symbiotic relationship in which one organism is harmed and the other benefits is
mutualism
predation
commensalism
parasitism
60
Darwin began to formulate his concept of evolution by natural selection after
experimentation with animals
observations of many species living in different locations
reading the works of Wallace
agreeing with Lamarck's ideas of evolution