Biology Practice Exam
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- 1.
What phase of Mitosis is cell C in?
- A.
Interphase
- B.
Telophase
- C.
Anaphase
- D.
Metaphase
Correct Answer
B. Telophase -
- 2.
Which cell represents Anaphase?
- A.
A
- B.
B
- C.
C
- D.
D
- E.
E
Correct Answer
B. B -
- 3.
Cell A is in ____
- A.
Anaphase
- B.
Telophase
- C.
Interphase
- D.
Metaphase
Correct Answer
D. Metaphase -
- 4.
Is the nuclear envelope present in cell B?
- A.
Yes
- B.
No
Correct Answer
B. No -
- 5.
Which statement best describes cell D?
- A.
The RNA is visible
- B.
The spindle fibers are pulling the chromosomes apart
- C.
The chromosomes are coiling and condensing
- D.
The nucleolus is visible
Correct Answer
C. The chromosomes are coiling and condensing -
- 6.
Which organisms use mitosis
- A.
Viruses
- B.
Prokaryotic cells only
- C.
Eukaryotic cells only
- D.
All living things
Correct Answer
D. All living things -
- 7.
The division of the cytoplasm, following mitosis is called
- A.
G2
- B.
Interphase
- C.
Telophase
- D.
Cytokinesis
Correct Answer
D. Cytokinesis -
- 8.
In metaphase
- A.
The nuclear envelope is present
- B.
Chromosomes line up in the middle
- C.
Chromosomes are loosely coiled
- D.
Chromosomes are pulled to opposite ends
Correct Answer
B. Chromosomes line up in the middle -
- 9.
The correct order of the cell cycle is
- A.
Prophase, metaphase, anaphase, telophase
- B.
Interphase, prophase, metaphase, anaphase, telophase, cytokinesis
- C.
Interphase, metaphase, prophase, anaphase, cytokinesis
- D.
G1, S, G2
Correct Answer
B. Interphase, prophase, metaphase, anaphase, telophase, cytokinesis -
- 10.
The end result of mitosis is
- A.
A cell with 2 nuclei
- B.
Two identical daughter cells
- C.
4 non identical daughter cells
- D.
A really big cell
Correct Answer
B. Two identical daughter cells -
- 11.
Cell division is necessary for
- A.
Growth and development
- B.
Obtaining energy
- C.
Responding to stimuli
- D.
Producing energy
Correct Answer
A. Growth and development -
- 12.
Meiosis, needed for sexual reproduction, is different from mitosis because
- A.
It makes identical daughter cells
- B.
It produces viruses
- C.
It only occurs in bacteria
- D.
It makes genetically different sex cells
Correct Answer
D. It makes genetically different sex cells -
- 13.
A human diploid cell, such as a skin cell, has
- A.
23 chromosomes
- B.
46 chromosomes
- C.
78 chromosomes
- D.
92 chromosomes
Correct Answer
B. 46 chromosomes -
- 14.
Chromosomes are made from
- A.
Carbohydrates
- B.
Amino acids
- C.
DNA
- D.
Ribosomes
Correct Answer
C. DNA -
- 15.
Aerobic respiration
- A.
Occurs with oxygen and produces ATP
- B.
Occurs without oxygen and produces lactic acid
- C.
Occurs with oxygen and produces lactic acid
- D.
Occurs without oxygen and produces ATP
Correct Answer
A. Occurs with oxygen and produces ATP -
- 16.
Which are products of cellular respiration?
- A.
Glucose and ATP
- B.
Carbon dioxide and oxygen
- C.
Carbon dioxide, water and ATP
- D.
Oxygen and glucose
Correct Answer
C. Carbon dioxide, water and ATP -
- 17.
Which energy rich compound is broken down during respiration to make ATP?
- A.
Lactic acid
- B.
Glucose
- C.
DNA
- D.
Charcoal
Correct Answer
B. Glucose -
- 18.
How does photosynthesis support cellular respiration?
- A.
Photosynthesis produces carbon dioxide used in respiration
- B.
Photosynthesis produces water used in respiration
- C.
Photosynthesis produces glucose used in respiration
- D.
All of the above
Correct Answer
C. Photosynthesis produces glucose used in respiration -
- 19.
Chlorophyll is needed for photosynthesis because it
- A.
Produces carbon dioxide
- B.
Absorbs light energy
- C.
Produces ATP
- D.
Reacts with glucose
Correct Answer
B. Absorbs light energy -
- 20.
This is the chemical equation for ____
- A.
Cellular respiration
- B.
Photosynthesis
- C.
Anaerobic respiration
- D.
Hydrolysis
Correct Answer
B. Photosynthesis -
- 21.
Cellular respiration takes place in the
- A.
Mitochondria
- B.
Chloroplast
- C.
Golgi apparatus
- D.
Lysosome
Correct Answer
A. Mitochondria -
- 22.
The energy molecule used by cells is
- A.
DNA
- B.
RNA
- C.
PTA
- D.
ATP
Correct Answer
D. ATP -
- 23.
Photosynthesis happens in the
- A.
Mitochondria
- B.
Vacuole
- C.
Chloroplast
- D.
Cell wall
Correct Answer
C. Chloroplast -
- 24.
Osmosis is
- A.
A type of active transport
- B.
Requires ATP
- C.
Requires transport proteins
- D.
The diffusion of water
Correct Answer
D. The diffusion of water -
- 25.
Active transport (check all that apply)
- A.
Moves molecules from high to low concentration
- B.
Requires ATP
- C.
Requires transport proteins
- D.
Moves water molecules
- E.
Moves molecules from low to high concentration
Correct Answer(s)
B. Requires ATP
C. Requires transport proteins
E. Moves molecules from low to high concentration -
- 26.
Passive transport
- A.
Requires ATP to move molecules
- B.
Moves molecules from high to low concentration
- C.
Moves electrons between energy levels
- D.
Moves kids off couches
Correct Answer
B. Moves molecules from high to low concentration -
- 27.
Diffusion and osmosis are
- A.
Types of passive transport
- B.
Types of active transport
- C.
Move molecules from low to high concentrations
- D.
Unnecessary in cells
Correct Answer
A. Types of passive transport -
- 28.
The cell membrane (check all that apply)
- A.
Contains chloroplasts
- B.
Contains proteins
- C.
Helps maintain homeostasis
- D.
Is only in animal cells
- E.
Is a double layer of phospholipids
- F.
Is not found in bacteria
- G.
Maintains the shape of the cell
- H.
Is semi permeable
Correct Answer(s)
B. Contains proteins
C. Helps maintain homeostasis
E. Is a double layer of phospholipids
G. Maintains the shape of the cell
H. Is semi permeable -
- 29.
Inside the nucleus, you would find
- A.
DNA and nucleolus
- B.
Ribosomes and cytoplasm
- C.
Lysosomes
- D.
Waldo
Correct Answer
A. DNA and nucleolus -
- 30.
Which is a prokaryotic cell?
- A.
A
- B.
B
- C.
C
- D.
D
Correct Answer
D. D -
- 31.
A virus is
- A.
A living organism
- B.
Only dangerous to prokaryotic cells
- C.
A non living structure
- D.
A type of cell
Correct Answer
C. A non living structure -
- 32.
A virus is made of (check all that apply)
- A.
Protein coat (capsid)
- B.
Cell membrane
- C.
Genetic material
- D.
Cell wall
Correct Answer(s)
A. Protein coat (capsid)
C. Genetic material -
- 33.
Which cells conatin a nucleus and membrane bound organelles?
- A.
Prokaryotic cells
- B.
Eukaryotic cells
- C.
Bacteria
- D.
Viruses
Correct Answer
B. Eukaryotic cells -
- 34.
Which are parts of the Cell Theory?
- A.
Cells are the basic unit of living things
- B.
All living things are made of cells
- C.
Cells come from preexisting cells
- D.
All of the above
- E.
None of the above
Correct Answer
D. All of the above -
- 35.
Proteins that speed up chemical reactions are
- A.
Enzymes
- B.
Prozymes
- C.
Nucleic acids
- D.
Hemoglobin
Correct Answer
A. Enzymes -
- 36.
Sugar and starch are common examples of
- A.
Lipids
- B.
Carbohydrates
- C.
Proteins
- D.
Nucleic acids
Correct Answer
B. Carbohydrates -
- 37.
A major function of lipids is
- A.
Speed reactions
- B.
Store information
- C.
Long term energy storage
- D.
Build muscle
Correct Answer
C. Long term energy storage -
- 38.
Which statement is true
- A.
DNA is a single strand of nucleotides
- B.
RNA is a double helix
- C.
RNA has the same base pairs as DNA
- D.
DNA contains a deoxyribose sugar
Correct Answer
D. DNA contains a deoxyribose sugar -
- 39.
This molecule is called
- A.
A protein
- B.
DNA
- C.
RNA
- D.
A lipid
Correct Answer
B. DNA -
- 40.
Carbon, Hydrogen, Oxygen, Nitrogen, and sometimes Sulfur are found in what macromolecule?
- A.
Lipid
- B.
Nucleic acid
- C.
Protein
- D.
Carbohydrate
Correct Answer
C. Protein -
- 41.
This is the monomer for
- A.
Lipid
- B.
Nucleic acid
- C.
Protein
- D.
Carbohydrate
Correct Answer
D. Carbohydrate -
- 42.
This is the monomer for
- A.
Lipid
- B.
Nucleic acid
- C.
Protein
- D.
Carbohydrate
Correct Answer
C. Protein -
- 43.
The arrow ^ is pointing to which functional group of the amino acid?
- A.
Amino
- B.
Hydrogen
- C.
R
- D.
Carboxyl
Correct Answer
A. Amino -
- 44.
This is the monomer unit for
- A.
Lipid
- B.
Nucleic acid
- C.
Protein
- D.
Carbohydrate
Correct Answer
B. Nucleic acid -
- 45.
The reaction below shows two monomers joining to make a polymer and a water molecule. This process is known as
- A.
Respiration
- B.
Hydrolysis
- C.
Plasmolysis
- D.
Dehydration
Correct Answer
D. Dehydration -
- 46.
____ are single subunits that build polymers
- A.
Legos
- B.
Cells
- C.
Monomers
- D.
Polypeptides
Correct Answer
C. Monomers -
- 47.
Which is NOT organic?
- A.
Lipids
- B.
Hydrocarbons
- C.
Water
- D.
Carbohydrates
Correct Answer
C. Water -
- 48.
Molecules like the ones above have the same chemical formula but a different chemical structure are called ___
- A.
Monomers
- B.
Peptides
- C.
Inorganic
- D.
Isomers
Correct Answer
D. Isomers -
- 49.
Molecules conatining only carbon and hydrogen are called
- A.
Monomers
- B.
Inorganic
- C.
Hydrocarbons
- D.
Isomers
Correct Answer
C. Hydrocarbons -
- 50.
Which element can form multiple bonds with itself and other atoms, resulting in straight chain, branched, and ring structure molecules?
- A.
Carbon
- B.
Hydrogen
- C.
Oxygen
- D.
Nitrogen
Correct Answer
A. Carbon -
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