1.

Which combination of features is found in most plant and animal cells? A. B. C. D. Plasma membrane, lysosome, Golgi apparatus Cytoplasm, mitochondria, ribosomes Rough ER, nucleus, centrioles Plastids, cytoplasm, nucleus
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2.

Which pair of features is correct for both plant and prokaryotic cells? Plant cell Prokaryotic cell Fixed shape Contains naked DNA DNA associated with protein Chloroplasts may be present
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A. B. C. D.

Able to change shape Contains DNA associated with protein DNA enclosed by membrane Chloroplasts may be present

3.

What describes the functions of the following organelles? Golgi apparatus A. B. C. D. Synthesis of proteins for cell secretion ATP production Synthesis of proteins for cell secretion Processing of proteins Rough endoplasmatic reticulum ATP production Synthesis of proteins for cell secretion Processing of proteins Synthesis of proteins for cell secretion
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In what way are eukaryotic chromosomes different from prokaryotic chromosomes? Eukaryotic chromosomes A. B. C. D. Protein is present DNA is present RNA is present RNA is absent Prokaryotic chromosomes Protein is absent DNA is absent RNA is absent RNA is present
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5.

Which of the following structures are present in both plant and animal cells? I. II. III. A. B. C. D. I only I and II only I and III only III only
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Cell wall Chloroplast Mitochondrion

6.

In viewing an electron micrograph of a cell, ribosomes, pili and a single circular chromosome are observed. What other structure is likely to be present? A. B. C. D. The rough endoplasmic reticulum (rER) Mitochondria A nuclear membrane A plasmid
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What is produced as a result of mitosis? A. B. C. D. Two cells, each containing half the number of chromosomes of the original cell Two cells, each containing the same number of chromosomes as the original cell Four cells, each containing the same number of chromosomes as the original cell Four cells, each containing half the number of chromosomes of the original cell
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8.

Which pair of characteristics are correct for the cellular processes of exocytosis and endocytosis? Exocytosis A. B. C. D. Secretion of cellular materials Cell membranes fuse Infolding of plasma membrane Vesicles moved towards the plasma membrane Endocytosis Vesicles are moved away from the plasma membrane Vesicles are moved towards the plasma membrane Vesicles are moved away from the plasma membrane Plasma membrane increases in size
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9.

Which ratio limits the size of cells? A. B. C. D. The rate of metabolism to mass The surface area to volume The mass to volume The surface area to mass
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10.

Which of the following could be a function of a membrane protein? A. B. C. D. Energy storage Enzymatic activity Oxygen uptake Thermal insulation
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11.

The diagram shows a model of a biological membrane. What do labels I, II, and III illustrate?

I A. B. C. D. Integral protein Peripheral protein Glycoprotein Glycoprotein

II Peripheral protein Glycoprotein Integral protein Peripheral protein

III Hydrophobic phosphate head Hydrophilic phosphate head Hydrophilic phosphate head Hydrophobic phosphate head
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Which processes are represented by the labels in the diagram below?

I II

I A. B. C. D. A phagocyte ingesting a microbe by exocytosis. A phagocyte ingesting a microbe by endocytosis. A phagocyte ingesting a microbe by exocytosis. A phagocyte ingesting a microbe by endocytosis.

II Digestion of the microbe with the help of the Golgi apparatus. Digestion of the microbe with the help of a lysosome. Digestion of the microbe with the help of a lysosome. Digestion of the microbe with the help of the Golgi apparatus.
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Which of the following features are correct for hydrogen bonding? I. II. III. A. B. C. D. It is involved in the cohesion of water. It results in the thermal properties of water. It is a bond within the water molecule.

I and II only II and III only I and III only I, II and III
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14.

What causes water to have a relatively high boiling point? A. B. C. D. Hydrogen bonds between water molecules Hydrogen bonds between hydrogen and oxygen within water molecules Cohesion between water molecules and the container in which the water is boiled Covalent bonds between hydrogen and oxygen within water molecules
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15.

In the binomial system of nomenclature which two names are used to identify a type of organism? A. B. C. D. Family Genus Family Genus Species Species Genus Order
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16.

A randomly selected group of organisms from a family would show more genetic variation than a randomly selected group from which level of classification? A. B. C. D. Phylum Genus Order Class
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17.

For the following 10 measurements 4, 5, 5, 6, 6, 6, 6, 7, 7, 8 the mean value is 6. What is the best estimate of the standard deviation? A. B. C. D. 8 6 3 1
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18.

Which factors can cause a decrease in a population? Emigration A. B. C. D. Low High High Low Natality High Low Low High Immigration Low High Low High Mortality High Low High Low
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19.

What is essential for diffusion? A. B. C. D. A concentration gradient A selectively permeable membrane A source of energy A protein
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20.

Which of the following reactions occurs when a dipeptide is formed from amino acids? A. B. C. D. Hydrolysis Denaturation Condensation Oxidation
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21.

In the diagram below macromolecules are being transported to the exterior of a cell.

What is the name of this process? A. B. C. D. Exocytosis Pinocytosis Endocytosis Phagocytosis

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22.

What statement can be made about members of the same order?

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A. B. C. D

They all belong to the same genus. They all belong to the same class. They all belong to the same family. They can all interbreed successfully.
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23.

Of the following products, which is produced by both anaerobic respiration and aerobic respiration in humans? I. II. III. A. B. C. D. I only I and II only I, II and III II and III only
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Pyruvate ATP Lactate

24.

Which of the following are connected by a hydrogen bond? A. B. C. D. The hydrogen and oxygen atoms of a water molecule A base pair of a DNA molecule Two amino acid molecules of a dipeptide Two glucose molecules in a disaccharide
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25.

The scientific names of two organisms are shown below. Lathyrus palustris Angelica palustris What is the relationship between these organisms? A. B. C. D. They both belong to the same genus but they are different species They both belong to the same species but different genera They are both different species and different genera They both belong to the same species and the same genus
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26.

What term refers to a community and its abiotic environment? A. B. C. D. Biosphere Ecosystem Habitat Niche
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27.

Which organisms externally digest dead organic matter and then absorb the nutrients? A. B. C. D. Autotrophs Detritivores Heterotrophs Saprotrophs
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28.

What are the two components of an ecosystem? A. B. C. D. Community and abiotic environment Species and habitat Habitat and abiotic environment Species and community
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29.

Which factors promote evolution in a species? I. II. III. A. B. C. D. Sexual reproduction Environmental change Overproduction of offspring

I and II only II and III only I and III only I, II and III
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30.

What is the sequence of stages during the conversion of glucose into pyruvate in glycolysis? A. B. C. D. Lysis Lysis phosphorylation of sugar oxidation oxidation

phosphorylation of sugar lysis oxidation oxidation lysis

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Phosphorylation of sugar Phosphorylation of sugar

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Pigments are extracted from the leaves of a green plant. White light is then passed through the solution of pigments. What effect do the leaf pigments have on the white light? A. B. C D. Green wavelengths are absorbed and red and blue wavelengths are transmitted. Red and blue wavelengths are absorbed and green wavelengths are transmitted. Blue wavelengths are absorbed and green and red wavelengths are transmitted. Green and red wavelengths are absorbed and blue wavelengths are transmitted.
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