Semester 1 Final Exam Practice Questions -...
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Semester 1 Final ExamPractice Questions
Living things change during their lives throughA.ReproductionB.DevelopmentC.AdaptationD.Evolution
Living things change during their lives throughA.ReproductionB.DevelopmentC.AdaptationD.Evolution
The gradual change in the characteristics of a species over time is
A.DevelopmentB.Homeostasis C.EvolutionD.Ecology
The gradual change in the characteristics of a species over time is
A.DevelopmentB.Homeostasis C.EvolutionD.Ecology
Which characteristic of life is demonstrated by the picture below?
A.AdaptationB.EvolutionC.EnergyD.Growth
Which characteristic of life is demonstrated by the picture below?
A.AdaptationB.EvolutionC.EnergyD.Growth
To locate an object with a compound microscope, a student should begin with the ____ power objective because the field of vision is larger.
A.HighB.LowC.MediumD.None of the above
To locate an object with a compound microscope, a student should begin with the ____ power objective because the field of vision is larger.
A.HighB.LowC.MediumD.None of the above
______ of data from lab investigations are useful to help observe general trends in the data.
A.HypothesesB.ConclusionsC.GraphsD.Theories
______ of data from lab investigations are useful to help observe general trends in the data.
A.HypothesesB.ConclusionsC.GraphsD.Theories
Despite environmental temperature changes throughout the day, an individual’s body temperature remains about the same. This constant condition is maintained by
A.ReproductionB.AdaptationC.GrowthD.Homeostasis
Despite environmental temperature changes throughout the day, an individual’s body temperature remains about the same. This constant condition is maintained by
A.ReproductionB.AdaptationC.GrowthD.Homeostasis
A student measures and records his blood sugar twice a day for ten days. He notices a trend in his blood sugar data and offers a possible explanation. This explanation is known as
A.DataB.HypothesisC.ObservationD.Theory
A student measures and records his blood sugar twice a day for ten days. He notices a trend in his blood sugar data and offers a possible explanation. This explanation is known as
A.DataB.HypothesisC.ObservationD.Theory
A procedure that tests a hypothesis is a(n)A.ConclusionB.Experiment C.AdaptationD.Observation
A procedure that tests a hypothesis is a(n)A.ConclusionB.Experiment C.AdaptationD.Observation
Biology is the study ofA.MatterB.GrowthC.LifeD.Reproduction
Biology is the study ofA.MatterB.GrowthC.LifeD.Reproduction
Which set of labeled axes should be used to represent the data most clearly?
A BC D
Time (Days)
Plant Height(cm)
0 0
3 0.03
5 1.0
9 3.4
11 4.8
13 5.0
Which set of labeled axes should be used to represent the data most clearly?
A BC D
Time (Days)
Plant Height(cm)
0 0
3 0.03
5 1.0
9 3.4
11 4.8
13 5.0
The effect of temperature on the action of pepsin, a protein-digesting enzyme present in stomach fluid, was tested. In this investigation, 20 milliliters of stomach fluid and 10 grams of protein were placed in each of five test tubes kept at different temperatures. After 24 hours, the contents of each tube were tested to determine the amount of protein that had been digested. The results are shown below. What is the optimum temperature for the function of this enzyme?
A.5B.20C.37D.85
The effect of temperature on the action of pepsin, a protein-digesting enzyme present in stomach fluid, was tested. In this investigation, 20 milliliters of stomach fluid and 10 grams of protein were placed in each of five test tubes kept at different temperatures. After 24 hours, the contents of each tube were tested to determine the amount of protein that had been digested. The results are shown below. What is the optimum temperature for the function of this enzyme?
A.5B.20C.37D.85
What process is demonstrated by the picture? A.DiffusionB.Osmosis C.HypertonicD.Hypotonic
What process is demonstrated by the picture? A.DiffusionB.Osmosis C.HypertonicD.Hypotonic
The picture shows what happens when a solution is added to a wet-mount slide containing plant cells being observed using a compound light microscope.What type of solution was added to the slide? A. hypertonic B. hypotonicC. isotonicD. metrotonic
The picture shows what happens when a solution is added to a wet-mount slide containing plant cells being observed using a compound light microscope.What type of solution was added to the slide? A. hypertonic B. hypotonicC. isotonicD. metrotonic
A scientist dilutes a blood sample with distilled water. When she viewed the sample under a microscope, she notes bursting of the red blood cells most likely due to
A.OsmosisB.Active transportC.DigestionD.Staining
A scientist dilutes a blood sample with distilled water. When she viewed the sample under a microscope, she notes bursting of the red blood cells most likely due to
A.OsmosisB.Active transportC.DigestionD.Staining
The diagram represents enzyme activity. An organic catalyst is represented by the letter:
A.XB.YC.Z
The diagram represents enzyme activity. An organic catalyst is represented by the letter:
A.XB.YC.Z
The graph shows the relationship between the relative rats of activity of an enzyme and temperature. At which temperature is the enzyme most effective?
A.10B.37C.50D.68
The graph shows the relationship between the relative rats of activity of an enzyme and temperature. At which temperature is the enzyme most effective?
A.10B.37C.50D.68
Another name for the cell membrane is the ________ membrane.
A.lipidB.plasma C.cristaeD.eukaryote
Another name for the cell membrane is the ________ membrane.
A.lipidB.plasma C.cristaeD.eukaryote
Movement of molecules into cells is most dependent upon the selectivity of the
A.ChromosomesB.NucleusC.Cell WallD.Cell Membrane
Movement of molecules into cells is most dependent upon the selectivity of the
A.ChromosomesB.NucleusC.Cell WallD.Cell Membrane
The monomer (subunit) of starch is A.Amino acidB.Fatty acidC.NucleotideD.Glucose
The monomer (subunit) of starch is A.Amino acidB.Fatty acidC.NucleotideD.Glucose
The principal role of the __________ is to package proteins.
A.MitochondriaB.ChloroplastC.RibosomeD.Golgi Apparatus
The principal role of the __________ is to package proteins.
A.MitochondriaB.ChloroplastC.RibosomeD.Golgi Apparatus
Which structure is found in the cells of plants but not in animals?
A.Cell wall B.NucleusC.MitochondriaD.Cell Membrane
Which structure is found in the cells of plants but not in animals?
A.Cell wall B.NucleusC.MitochondriaD.Cell Membrane
What organelles found on the endoplasmic reticulum are most involved in protein synthesis?
A. ChloroplastsB. MitochondriaC. LysosomesD.Ribosomes
What organelles found on the endoplasmic reticulum are most involved in protein synthesis?
A. ChloroplastsB. MitochondriaC. LysosomesD.Ribosomes
Compared to animal cells, plant cells tend to have a large central ________, rather than several small ones.
A.NucleusB.VacuoleC.MitochondrionD.Golgi Apparatus
Compared to animal cells, plant cells tend to have a large central ________, rather than several small ones.
A.NucleusB.VacuoleC.MitochondrionD.Golgi Apparatus
A white blood cell ingests, then digests, invading bacteria. Which organelle is responsible for the digestion of the bacteria?
A.LysosomesB.CentriolesC.NucleoliD.Mitochondria
A white blood cell ingests, then digests, invading bacteria. Which organelle is responsible for the digestion of the bacteria?
A.LysosomesB.CentriolesC.NucleoliD.Mitochondria
A(n)_____ cannot make its own food so must obtain energy and other nutrients from other organisms.
A.ProducerB.Autotroph C.HeterotrophD.Chloroplast
A(n)_____ cannot make its own food so must obtain energy and other nutrients from other organisms.
A.ProducerB.Autotroph C.HeterotrophD.Chloroplast
The chemical reactions in photosynthesis and respiration depend on catalysts called
A.CaloriesB.EnzymesC.ThylakoidsD.Bonds
The chemical reactions in photosynthesis and respiration depend on catalysts called
A.CaloriesB.EnzymesC.ThylakoidsD.Bonds
Energy from sunlight is absorbed by chlorophyll located in the __________A. cytoplasmB. mitochondrionC. thylakoidD. stroma
Energy from sunlight is absorbed by chlorophyll located in the __________A. cytoplasmB. mitochondrionC. thylakoidD. stroma
The fluid inside the chloroplast that where the Calvin Cycle occurs is called the
A.StromaB.Chlorophyll C.Thylakoid D.Cytoplasm
The fluid inside the chloroplast that where the Calvin Cycle occurs is called the
A.StromaB.Chlorophyll C.Thylakoid D.Cytoplasm
Energy is stored in a glucose molecule in the ____________A. waterB. oxygenC. bondsD. enzymes
Energy is stored in a glucose molecule in the ____________A. waterB. oxygenC. bondsD. enzymes
_________ flow through ecosystems determines how organisms interact and power all of life processes.A. HomeostaticB. EvolutionaryC. EnergyD. Calorie
_________ flow through ecosystems determines how organisms interact and power all of life processes.A. HomeostaticB. EvolutionaryC. EnergyD. Calorie
A(n)_____________makes food using energy from the sun and other simple compounds by the process of photosynthesis .
A.ConsumerB.Heterotroph C.Autotroph D.Herbivore
A(n)____________makes food using energy from the sun and other simple compounds by the process of photosynthesis .
A.ConsumerB.Heterotroph C.Autotroph D.Herbivore
________ is a pigment in chloroplasts that absorbs all wavelengths of light except for green, giving plants a green appearance.
A.ThylakoidB.Chlorophyll C.StromaD.Chloroplast
________ is a pigment in chloroplasts that absorbs all wavelengths of light except for green, giving plants a green appearance.
A.ThylakoidB.Chlorophyll C.StromaD.Chloroplast
Under ________ conditions, yeast will complete alcoholic fermentation to break down glucose and create 2 ATP.
A.AerobicB.AnaerobicC.LightD.Dark
Under ________ conditions, yeast will complete alcoholic fermentation to break down glucose and create 2 ATP.
A.AerobicB.AnaerobicC.LightD.Dark
In addition to light, _______ is needed for the light dependent reaction in photosynthesis.
A.WaterB.Carbon dioxideC.Oxygen D.Glucose
In addition to light, _______ is needed for the light dependent reaction in photosynthesis.
A.WaterB.Carbon dioxideC.Oxygen D.Glucose
The anaerobic process of splitting glucose to form pyruvate is called_________
A.Krebs CycleB.Fermentation C.Calvin CycleD.Glycolysis
The anaerobic process of splitting glucose to form pyruvate is called_________
A.Krebs CycleB.Fermentation C.Calvin CycleD.Glycolysis
Glycolysis occurs in the _______ of a cell. A.Cytoplasm B.ChloroplastC.Mitochondrion D.Thylakoid
Glycolysis occurs in the _______ of a cell. A.Cytoplasm B.ChloroplastC.Mitochondrion D.Thylakoid
Which of the following is a unit of energy? A.OxygenB.Carbon DioxideC.CalorieD.Enzymes
Which of the following is a unit of energy?
A.OxygenB.Carbon DioxideC.CalorieD.Enzymes
The _______________ of photosynthesis occur in the thylakoids of chloroplasts.
A.Light reactionsB.Dark reactionsC.Calvin cycleD.Krebs cycle
The _______________ of photosynthesis occur in the thylakoids of chloroplasts.
A.Light reactionsB.Dark reactionsC.Calvin cycleD.Krebs cycle
The organelle where photosynthesis takes place is the A.Chlorophyll B.ChloroplastC.ThylakoidD.Mitochondrion
The organelle where photosynthesis takes place is the A.Chlorophyll B.ChloroplastC.ThylakoidD.Mitochondrion
What is another name for the Calvin Cycle? A.Citric acid cycleB.Krebs cycleC.Dark reactionsD.Glycolysis
What is another name for the Calvin Cycle? A.Citric acid cycleB.Krebs cycleC.Dark reactionsD.Glycolysis
What process is most likely occurring in the photograph? A. Krebs cycle B. Anaerobic respirationC. Aerobic respiration D. Photosynthesis
What process is most likely occurring in the photograph? A. Krebs cycle B. Anaerobic respirationC. Aerobic respiration D. Photosynthesis
What are the bubbles of gas being released most likely to be? A. Glucose B. Oxygen C. Pyruvate D. Carbon dioxide
What are the bubbles of gas being released most likely to be? A. Glucose B. Oxygen C. Pyruvate D. Carbon dioxide
After difficult exercise, an athlete’s muscles will often be sore because ___________ occurred due to a lack of oxygen in the muscle cells.
A.GlycolysisB.Cellular Respiration C.Lactic acid fermentation D.Alcoholic fermentation
After difficult exercise, an athlete’s muscles will often be sore because ___________ occurred due to a lack of oxygen in the muscle cells.
A.GlycolysisB.Cellular Respiration C.Lactic acid fermentation D.Alcoholic fermentation
The diagram below illustratesA.Electron transport chainB.Active transportC.Passive transportD.Glycolysis
The diagram below illustratesA.Electron transport chainB.Active transportC.Passive transportD.Glycolysis
The combination of all the chemical changes that take place in an organism is called _______________.
A.Cellular respirationB.PhotosynthesisC.Metabolism D.Active transport
The combination of all the chemical changes that take place in an organism is called _______________.
A.Cellular respirationB.PhotosynthesisC.Metabolism D.Active transport
The 2nd part of photosynthesis, called the ________________, does not require light and uses carbon dioxide to make glucose.
A.Calvin CycleB.Light reactionsC.Krebs CycleD.Electron transport chain
The 2nd part of photosynthesis, called the ________________, does not require light and uses carbon dioxide to make glucose.
A.Calvin CycleB.Light reactionsC.Krebs CycleD.Electron transport chain
Look at the diagram. What does C6H12O6 represent?A.PyruvateB.Carbon dioxideC.Glucose D.Enzymes
Look at the diagram. What does C6H12O6 represent?A.PyruvateB.Carbon dioxideC.Glucose D.Enzymes
What process is illustrated by the diagram below? A.Lactic acid fermentationB.Photosynthesis C.Cellular respirationD.Alcoholic fermentation
What process is illustrated by the diagram below? A.Lactic acid fermentationB.Photosynthesis C.Cellular respirationD.Alcoholic fermentation
Which number is the most realistic amount of ATP that might be produced from one glucose by the process pictured?
A.2B.36C.4D.6
Which number is the most realistic amount of ATP that might be produced from one glucose by the process pictured?
A.2B.36C.32D.6
What process is most likely occurring in the picture? A.Lactic acid fermentationB.Alcoholic fermentation C.Cellular respirationD.Photosynthesis
What process is most likely occurring in the picture? A.Lactic acid fermentationB.Alcoholic fermentation C.Cellular respirationD.Photosynthesis
What substance is “X” most likely to be? A.oxygenB.waterC.carbon dioxideD.glucose
What substance is “X” most likely to be? A.oxygenB.waterC.carbon dioxideD.glucose
How many molecules of ATP are produced for each molecule of glucose during anaerobic respiration?
A.2B.4C.32D.36
How many molecules of ATP are produced for each molecule of glucose during anaerobic respiration?
A.2B.4C.32D.36
What organelle is pictured below? A.ChloroplastB.Mitochondrion C.ThylakoidD.Stroma
What organelle is pictured below? A.ChloroplastB.Mitochondrion C.ThylakoidD.Stroma
“X” is most likely A. Glucose B. ATPC. LactateD. Ethanol
“X” is most likely A. Glucose B. ATPC. LactateD. Ethanol
The process circled in green is known as A.Electron transport chainB.Calvin cycle C.Krebs cycleD.Glycolysis
The process circled in green is known as A.Electron transport chainB.Calvin cycle C.Krebs cycleD.Glycolysis
The diagram below illustratesA.Electron transport chainB.Active transportC.Passive transportD.Glycolysis
The diagram below illustratesA.Electron transport chainB.Active transportC.Passive transportD.Glycolysis
Cellular respiration is said to be a(n) _____ process because it needs oxygen to occur.
A.Light dependentB.AerobicC.AnaerobicD.Active tranport
Cellular respiration is said to be a(n) _____ process because it needs oxygen to occur.
A.Light dependentB.AerobicC.AnaerobicD.Active tranport
The 3rd step in cellular respiration, the ___________, is the step that produces the most ATP.
A.Electron transport chainB.Krebs cycleC.Calvin cycle D.Glycolysis
The 3rd step in cellular respiration, the ___________, is the step that produces the most ATP.
A.Electron transport chainB.Krebs cycleC.Calvin cycle D.Glycolysis
Pathways 1 and 2 both represent types ofA.PhotosynthesisB.Fermentation C.Aerobic respiration D.Photolysis
Pathways 1 and 2 both represent types ofA.PhotosynthesisB.Fermentation C.Aerobic respiration D.Photolysis
The following process occurs during the S-stage of __________.
A. MitosisB. ProphaseC. CytokinesisD. Interphase
The following process occurs during the S-stage of __________.
A. MitosisB. ProphaseC. CytokinesisD. Interphase
Uncontrolled division of abnormal cells is known as
A. MitosisB. CancerC. Mutation D. G0 Phase
Uncontrolled division of abnormal cells is known as
A. MitosisB. CancerC. Mutation D. G0 Phase
What macromolecule does DNA help produce within the cell?
A. SugarB. Protein C. Nucleic AcidD. Lipid
What macromolecule does DNA help produce within the cell?
A. SugarB. Protein C. Nucleic AcidD. Lipid
Cytosine (often represented as “C” in DNA models) is an example of a(n)
A. ProteinB. Nitrogenous baseC. Covalent bond D. Phosphate
Cytosine (often represented as “C” in DNA models) is an example of a(n)
A. ProteinB. Nitrogenous baseC. Covalent bond D. Phosphate
The process by which the cytoplasm divides and becomes two individual cells is calledA. cytokinesisB. mitosisC. semi-conservative replicationD. cell cyle
The process by which the cytoplasm divides and becomes two individual cells is calledA. cytokinesisB. mitosisC. semi-conservative replicationD. cell cyle
_________ are formed between complimentary base pairs when DNA is replicatedA. Ionic bondsB. Covalent bondsC. Hydrogen bondsD. Phosphate bonds
_________ are formed between complimentary base pairs when DNA is replicatedA. Ionic bondsB. Covalent bondsC. Hydrogen bondsD. Phosphate bonds
By which process is DNA copied during the S-phase of the cell cycle?A. nucleotideB. semi-conservative replicationC. mitosisD. binary fission
By which process is DNA copied during the S-phase of the cell cycle?A. nucleotideB. semi-conservative replicationC. mitosisD. binary fission
The nucleic acid that is found in every one of your cells is ___________.A. nucleotideB. hemoglobinC. DNAD. Deoxyribose
The nucleic acid that is found in every one of your cells is ___________.A. nucleotideB. hemoglobinC. DNAD. Deoxyribose
DNA has a ladder-type structure. Each “rung” of the ladder represents a(n)
A. Sugar-phosphate backboneB. Deoxyribose C. Covalent bondD. Base pair
DNA has a ladder-type structure. Each “rung” of the ladder represents a(n)
A. Sugar-phosphate backboneB. Deoxyribose C. Covalent bondD. Base pair
A cell with 4 chromosomes divides by mitosis. The resulting daughter cells will have ___ chromosomes.
A. 2B. 4C. 8D. 16
A cell with 4 chromosomes divides by mitosis. The resulting daughter cells will have ___ chromosomes.
A. 2B. 4C. 8D. 16
Structure 3 in the diagram represents A. PhosphateB. Deoxyribose C. Nitrogenous base D. Nucleotide
Structure 3 in the diagram represents A. PhosphateB. Deoxyribose C. Nitrogenous base D. Nucleotide
____________ is a method of reproduction in which the offspring arise from one parent.A. Sexual reproductionB. DNA reproductionC. DNA replicationD. Asexual reproduction
____________ is a method of reproduction in which the offspring arise from one parent.A. Sexual reproductionB. DNA reproductionC. DNA replicationD. Asexual reproduction
In DNA, adenine pairs with A. UracilB. GuanineC. CytosineD. Thymine
In DNA, adenine pairs with A. UracilB. GuanineC. CytosineD. Thymine
The process of DNA replication results in the synthesis of __ double-stranded DNA molecules(s)A. 1B. 2C. 3D. 4
The process of DNA replication results in the synthesis of __ double-stranded DNA molecules(s)A. 1B. 2C. 3D. 4
DNA has a ladder-type structure. The sides of the ladder represent the
A. Sugar-phosphate backbone B. Base pairsC. Protein D. Lipid
DNA has a ladder-type structure. The sides of the ladder represent the
A. Sugar-phosphate backbone B. Base pairsC. Protein D. Lipid
Strong bonds that are formed between the deoxyribose and phosphate molecules in a strand of DNA are _______________.A. ionic bondsB. hydrogen bondsC. covalent bondsD. 007 bonds
Strong bonds that are formed between the deoxyribose and phosphate molecules in a strand of DNA are _______________.A. ionic bondsB. hydrogen bondsC. covalent bondsD. 007 bonds
Structure 1 in the diagram represents a group of atoms known as A. PhosphateB. Deoxyribose C. Nitrogenous base D. Nucleotide
Structure 1 in the diagram represents a group of atoms known as A. PhosphateB. Deoxyribose C. Nitrogenous base D. Nucleotide
The monomer of nucleic acids is called a(n) _________________A. lipidB. carbohydrateC. nucleotideD. amino acid
The monomer of nucleic acids is called a(n) _________________A. lipidB. carbohydrateC. nucleotideD. amino acid
The structure of DNA is said to be a(n)A. single strandB. double helixC. nucleotideD. sugar-phosphate backbone
The structure of DNA is said to be a(n)A. single strandB. double helixC. nucleotideD. sugar-phosphate backbone
The arrow is pointing to a A. Sister Chromatid B. Centriole C. Daughter chromosome D. Centromere
The arrow is pointing to a A. Sister Chromatid B. Centriole C. Daughter chromosome D. Centromere
____________ allows for the DNA to be easily copied.A. MitosisB. Covalent bondsC. NucleotidesD. Complimentary base pairing
____________ allows for the DNA to be easily copied.A. MitosisB. Covalent bondsC. NucleotidesD. Complimentary base pairing
When DNA undergoes replication, each newly synthesized helix is called a __________A. nucleotideB. polypeptideC. parental strandD. daughter strand
When DNA undergoes replication, each newly synthesized helix is called a __________A. nucleotideB. polypeptideC. parental strandD. daughter strand
Prokaryotic cells reproduce asexually during ________A. mitosisB. DNA replicationC. Semi-conservative replicationD. Binary fission
Prokaryotic cells reproduce asexually during ________A. mitosisB. DNA replicationC. Semi-conservative replicationD. Binary fission
During this process, a eukaryotic cell with grow, replicate its DNA, and divideA. mitosis B. cell cycleC. Binary fissionD. semi-conservative replication
During this process, a eukaryotic cell with grow, replicate its DNA, and divideA. mitosis B. cell cycleC. Binary fissionD. semi-conservative replication
The base sequence of strand II will begin with the base ______.A. AdenineB. Guanine C. Cytosine D. Thymine
The base sequence of strand II will begin with the base ______.A. AdenineB. Guanine C. Cytosine D. Thymine
The arrow is pointing to the _______, the part of a cell in which the changes involved in mitosis first become evident A. MitochondriaB. Cytoplasm C. Golgi D. Nucleus
The arrow is pointing to the _______, the part of a cell in which the changes involved in mitosis first become evident A. MitochondriaB. Cytoplasm C. Golgi D. Nucleus
The process of nuclear division in an eukaryotic cell is known as A. MitosisB. CytokinesisC. Interphase D. S-phase
The process of nuclear division in an eukaryotic cell is known as A. MitosisB. CytokinesisC. Interphase D. S-phase
The arrow is pointing to a A. Sister Chromatid B. Centriole C. Daughter chromosome D. Centromere
The arrow is pointing to a A. Sister Chromatid B. Centriole C. Daughter chromosome D. Centromere
Which of the following is a possible option for part “C” of the nucleotide in the diagram below? A. PhosphateB. Adenine C. Deoxyribose D. Uracil
Which of the following is a possible option for part “C” of the nucleotide in the diagram below? A. PhosphateB. Adenine C. Deoxyribose D. Uracil
Normal mitotic cell division results in each daughter cell having ________ chromosome number as the parent cell. A. differentB. doubleC. identical D. half
Normal mitotic cell division results in each daughter cell having ________ chromosome number as the parent cell. A. differentB. doubleC. identical D. half
During what stage does the process shown below occur? A. S-stageB. ProphaseC. G1 PhaseD. Cytokinesis
During what stage does the process shown below occur? A. S-stageB. ProphaseC. G1 PhaseD. Cytokinesis
What type of macromolecule is DNA?
A. SugarB. LipidC. ProteinD. Nucleic Acid
What type of macromolecule is DNA?
A. SugarB. LipidC. ProteinD. Nucleic Acid
Which of the following will fit in the list below of structures shown according to decreasing size? Nucleus, _______, DNA, nucleotide, nitrogenous base
A. CellB. PhosphateC. Deoxyribose D. Chromosome
Which of the following will fit in the list below of structures shown according to decreasing size? Nucleus, _______, DNA, nucleotide, nitrogenous base
A. CellB. PhosphateC. Deoxyribose D. Chromosome
During DNA replication, hydrogen bonds at located at site __ will break
A. 2B. 4 C. 5D. 6
During DNA replication, hydrogen bonds at located at site __ will break
A. 2B. 4 C. 5D. 6
Something that can change the chemical nature of DNA is known as a(n)A. MutagenB. MutationC. EnzymeD. Nucleic Acid
Something that can change the chemical nature of DNA is known as a(n)A. MutagenB. MutationC. EnzymeD. Nucleic Acid
Sickle cell anemia is a result of a point-__________. A.ReplicationB.TranslationC.TranscriptionD.Mutation
Sickle cell anemia is a result of a point-__________. A.ReplicationB.TranslationC.TranscriptionD.Mutation
The portion of DNA that carries the code for Trp isA.UGGB.ACCC.GUUD.TCC
The portion of DNA that carries the code for Trp isA.UGGB.ACCC.GUUD.TCC
In the process called ___________, homologous chromosomes will often exchange genetic material, increasing genetic variation.
A.TranscriptionB.MutationC.Crossing overD.Cloning
In the process called ___________, homologous chromosomes will often exchange genetic material, increasing genetic variation.
A.TranscriptionB.MutationC.Crossing overD.Cloning
Which nitrogenous base is found in RNA but not DNA?A.UracilB.ThymineC.GuanineD.Adenine
Which nitrogenous base is found in RNA but not DNA?A.UracilB.ThymineC.GuanineD.Adenine
In protein synthesis, the molecule _____________ takes information from DNA in the nucleus to a ribosome in the cytoplasm, where it is read as a series of codons.
A.DNAB.mRNAC.tRNAD.Amino acids
In protein synthesis, the molecule _____________ takes information from DNA in the nucleus to a ribosome in the cytoplasm, where it is read as a series of codons.
A.DNAB.mRNAC.tRNAD.Amino acids
What type of cell contains only one member of each chromosome pair?
A.PolyploidB.TriploidC.DiploidD.Haploid
What type of cell contains only one member of each chromosome pair?
A.PolyploidB.TriploidC.DiploidD.Haploid
The monomers (subunits/building blocks) of proteins are
A.NucleotidesB.RNAC.riboseD.Amino acids
The monomers (subunits/building blocks) of proteins are
A.NucleotidesB.RNAC.riboseD.Amino acids
A set of 3 nitrogen bases representing an amino acid is referred to as a(n) _______.
A.tRNAB.CodonC.AnticodonD.Mutation
A set of 3 nitrogen bases representing an amino acid is referred to as a(n) _______.
A.tRNAB.CodonC.AnticodonD.Mutation
During __________, information stored in mRNA is converted into protein, with the help of a ribosome and tRNAs.
A.TranslationB.TranscriptionC.MutationD.Replication
During __________, information stored in mRNA is converted into protein, with the help of a ribosome and tRNAs.
A.TranslationB.TranscriptionC.MutationD.Replication
Sickle cell anemia affects the protein _________. A.MalariaB.HemoglobinC.UracilD.Codon
Sickle cell anemia affects the protein _________. A.MalariaB.HemoglobinC.UracilD.Codon
In cats, n=19. How many chromosomes will be in a diploid cell?
A.38B.19C.1D.2
In cats, n=19. How many chromosomes will be in a diploid cell?
A.38B.19C.1D.2
Translation takes place at the ________. A.NucleusB.RibosomeC.MitochondriaD.Chloroplast
Translation takes place at the ________. A.NucleusB.RibosomeC.MitochondriaD.Chloroplast
The code stored in DNA directly determines the formation of
A.ProteinsB.CarbohydratesC.LipidsD.Fats
The code stored in DNA directly determines the formation of
A.ProteinsB.CarbohydratesC.LipidsD.Fats
The genetic code for one amino acid consists of __ nucleotides.
A.2B.3C.4D.5
The genetic code for one amino acid consists of __ nucleotides.
A.2B.3C.4D.5
Most fruit fly cells contain 8 chromosomes. However, some fruit fly cells may only contain 4 chromosomes as a result of
A.FertilizationB.Crossing-OverC.MitosisD.Meiosis
Most fruit fly cells contain 8 chromosomes. However, some fruit fly cells may only contain 4 chromosomes as a result of
A.FertilizationB.Crossing-OverC.MitosisD.Meiosis
____________ occurs when a male gamete fuses with a female gamete.
A.MeiosisB.FertilizationC.ReplicationD.Cloning
____________ occurs when a male gamete fuses with a female gamete.
A.MeiosisB.FertilizationC.ReplicationD.Cloning
_________ are undifferentiated cells that can undergo mitosis and differentiate into specialized cells.
A.Stem cellsB.ClonesC.ZygotesD.Gametes
_________ are undifferentiated cells that can undergo mitosis and differentiate into specialized cells.
A.Stem cellsB.ClonesC.ZygotesD.Gametes
The role of ______________in protein synthesis is to deliver the correct amino acid to the ribosome.
A.DNAB.tRNAC.mRNAD.rRNA
The role of ______________in protein synthesis is to deliver the correct amino acid to the ribosome.
A.DNAB.tRNAC.mRNAD.rRNA
Which molecule best fits the phrase below: “contains the hereditary info passed on from generation to generation”
A.tRNAB.DNAC.mRNAD.rRNA
Which molecule best fits the phrase below: “contains the hereditary info passed on from generation to generation”
A.tRNAB.DNAC.mRNAD.rRNA
Somatic (body) cells in cats contain 38 chromosomes. How many chromosomes would be present in a sperm cell produced by a male cat?
A.38B.19C.2D.4
Somatic (body) cells in cats contain 38 chromosomes. How many chromosomes would be present in a sperm cell produced by a male cat?
A.38B.19C.2D.4
Only one member of each pair of homologous chromosomes is found in a(n)
A.ZygoteB.Somatic cellC.EmbryoD.Gamete
Only one member of each pair of homologous chromosomes is found in a(n)
A.ZygoteB.Somatic cellC.EmbryoD.Gamete
In the picture, GAU is a(n)A.CodonB.AnticodonC.MutationD.Amino acid
In the picture, GAU is a(n)A.CodonB.AnticodonC.MutationD.Amino acid
Meiosis results in ____ haploid gametes (sex cells). A.23B.3C.4D.2
Meiosis results in ____ haploid gametes (sex cells). A.23B.3C.4D.2
The sugar component of ribonucleic acid (RNA) isA.RiboseB.DeoxyriboseC.PhosphateD.Uracil
The sugar component of ribonucleic acid (RNA) isA.RiboseB.DeoxyriboseC.PhosphateD.Uracil
The association (connection) between the ribosome and the mRNA occurs in the
A.CentrosomeB.NucleolusC.NucleusD.Cytoplasm
The association (connection) between the ribosome and the mRNA occurs in the
A.CentrosomeB.NucleolusC.NucleusD.Cytoplasm
DNA is a ________-stranded molecule.A.TripleB.DoubleC.SingleD.Haploid
DNA is a ________-stranded molecule.A.TripleB.DoubleC.SingleD.Haploid
The step of protein synthesis in which mRNA is formed from a DNA template is called
A.ReplicationB.TranslationC.MutationD.Transcription
The step of protein synthesis in which mRNA is formed from a DNA template is called
A.ReplicationB.TranslationC.MutationD.Transcription
The mRNA codon that carries the code for Trp isA.AGGB.ACCC.UGGD.TCC
The mRNA codon that carries the code for Trp isA.AGGB.ACCC.UGGD.TCC
mRNA is a __________-stranded molecule.A.TripleB.DoubleC.SingleD.Haploid
mRNA is a __________-stranded molecule.A.TripleB.DoubleC.SingleD.Haploid
A set of 3 nitrogen bases representing an amino acid is referred to as a(n) _______.
A.tRNAB.CodonC.AnticodonD.Mutation
A set of 3 nitrogen bases representing an amino acid is referred to as a(n) _______.
A.tRNAB.CodonC.AnticodonD.Mutation
After two sex cells fuse, a ____________ results, which will then undergo many mitotic divisions to become a new organism.
A.GameteB.HaploidC.ZygoteD.Stem cell
After two sex cells fuse, a ____________ results, which will then undergo many mitotic divisions to become a new organism.
A.GameteB.HaploidC.ZygoteD.Stem cell
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