Semester 1 Review 2016

Question 1

This molecule is made of monosaccharides/sugars that can be used to get energy

Accepted Answer

Carbohydrates

Question 2

The first organisms to inhabit an ecosystem are called

Accepted Answer

Pioneer Species such as lichens and weeds

Question 3

The smallest unit of life is the

Accepted Answer

Cell

Question 4

You are going to rock the socks off this biology semester test.

Accepted Answer

true

Question 5

Your body produces insulin as a feedback mechanism to control blood sugar.This is an example of

Accepted Answer

Homeostasis

Question 6

Which of the following is a requirement for Photosynthesis to begin?

Accepted Answer

All of these are needed to start photosynthesis

Question 7

A person stranded on a desert island could not drink ocean water to survive because

Accepted Answer

Body cells would dehydrate or lose water

Question 8

The number of organisms in a population is regulated by limiting factors such as

Accepted Answer

All of these are limiting factors

Question 9

If a population exceeds its carrying capacity, what will most likely happen to the population?

Accepted Answer

Decrease until it reaches carrying capacity

Question 10

Where does the Carbon come from that makes up Glucose?

Accepted Answer

Carbon Dioxide in Atmosphere

Question 11

Where does the process of cellular/aerobic respiration take place in the cell?

Accepted Answer

Mitochondria

Question 12

Species introduced in an area that have no natural predators and grow uncontrollably are

Accepted Answer

Invasive

Question 13

Cell specialization allows cells to

Accepted Answer

Increase Efficiency

Question 14

When oxygen is not present in cells, but cell continues to produce ATP, _____ is produced

Accepted Answer

Lactic Acid

Question 15

Which of the following is an ABIOTIC factor?

Accepted Answer

Sunlight

Question 16

An example of a decomposer is

Accepted Answer

All of these are Decomposers

Question 17

A desert plant would open its stomata during the day to decrease water loss in the heat.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 18

Which of the following is a NON renewable energy source?

Accepted Answer

Coal

Question 19

Which of the following is a POSITVE action of humans regarding the environment

Accepted Answer

All of these help the environment

Question 20

Which organisms would have the MOST available energy in terms of biomass in an ecosystem?

Accepted Answer

Autotrophs

Question 21

Why would a cell need to go through mitosis?

Accepted Answer

All of these are correct

Question 22

After mitosis, daughter cells should ______________ of the parent cell.

Accepted Answer

be exact copies

Question 23

Which process creates the largest amount of energy for cells in the form of ATP?

Accepted Answer

Aerobic Respiration

Question 24

Which organ systems work to deliver the oxygen a body needs?

Accepted Answer

Both Circulatory and Respiratory

Question 25

An advantage of living in a group/herd/swarm/school...etc is

Accepted Answer

Protection from Predators

Question 26

The process of photosynthesis converts light energy into

Accepted Answer

Chemical Energy

Question 27

An organism must transport more ______ to its cells in order to increase cellular respiration

Accepted Answer

Oxygen

Question 28

The element that is found in all organic organisms is

Accepted Answer

Carbon

Question 29

SD has trees that lose its leaves in winter, how does that affect carbon dioxide levels in air?

Accepted Answer

CO2 Increases

Semester 1 Review 2016

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Semester 1 Review 2016

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