Life Science Fina l

1. Life Science Final

2. What is the correct order of the scientific method? A. problem, information, hypothesis, experiment, data, conclusion B. data, problem, experiment, information, conclusion, hypothesis C. information, hypothesis, problem, experiment, conclusion, data D. hypothesis, information, data, experiment, problem, conclusion

3. Fabio conducts an experiment and finds data that supports his hypothesis. What should Fabiodo next? A. Find a scientist to publish his work B. Complete his experiment again to gather more data C. Rewrite his hypothesis D. Get a patent to make money off of his findings

4. If an accident happens in the laboratory, the first thing to do is A. Line up single file at the door B. Call Mr. Berra and Mrs. Arnold C. Stop, drop and roll D. Tell the teacher

5. A tool used that contains one or more lenses and magnifies an image is called a(n) A. beaker B. forcep C. microscope D. telescope

6. Which of the following is a Lab drawing rule? A. Labels go on the left B. Use straight lines C. Never use a ruler D. None of the above

7. What is the proper order of the hierarchy of cell organization from smallest to largest? A. Cell - organ – tissue – organ system B. Tissue – cell – organ system -- organ C. Cell – tissue – organ – organ system D. All or correct, a hierarchy does not exist

8. Organisms with cells without a nucleus are called A. prokaryotes B. eukaryotes C. Cell wall D. atoms

9. The movement of water from an area of high concentration to an area of low concentration is called A. Cell membrane B. Water cycle C. osmosis D. Circle of life

10. The equation shows the process called A. cellular respiration B. water cycle C. nitrogen fixation D. photosynthesis

11. Where does this process occur in a plant cell? A. cell wall B. chloroplast C. nucleus D. vacuole

12. A segment of DNA which controls a trait is a A. Cell B. gene C. nucleus D. vacuole

13. Biotechnology is the process by which humans use ________ as tools to meet their wants and needs. A. living things B. computers C. technology D. androids

14. In sexual reproduction, the offspring A. Inherits all of its genes from one parent B. Is a clone of the parent C. Inherits half its genes from the mother and half from the father D. Will always be twins

15. The right handed allele (R) is dominant to the left handed allele (r). The Punnett Square shows the possible offspring of a right handed father (Rr) and a left handed mother (rr). What is the genotype of the father? A. RR B. Rr C. rr D. Right handed

16. The right handed allele (R) is dominant to the left handed allele (r). The Punnett Square shows the possible offspring of a right handed father (Rr) and a left handed mother (rr). What is the chance the child will be left handed? A. 25% B. 50% C. 75% D. 100%

17. Traits that allow an organism to survive and produce offspring are called A. appendages B. vestigial structures C. variations D. adaptations

18. DNA copying errors can cause changes in the traits of an organism. These copying errors are called A. mutations B. gene therapy C. homologous structures D. adaptations

19. Which of the following is an example of mimicry? A. Zebras confusing predators using optical illusions B. Stick insects that resemble sticks and twigs C. Swordfish that resemble a Civil War sword D. The cawing of a crow

20. Evolution is best described as A. differences between members of a species B. the distance the Earth travels around the Sun C. gradual change in a species over time D. the process of species turning into another species

21. Bird predators eat high percentages of light colored peppered moths in forests where there are high levels of pollution. Dark colored peppered moths are, therefore, better adapted to survive and reproduce. This is an example of A. Natural selection B. Carbon and oxygen cycle C. Mutations D. Artificial selection

22. To properly write a scientific name, the genus is capitalized, the species is lower case and both words are A. written in cursive B. in brackets C. separated by a comma D. underlined

23. Which of the following is correctly listed from broadest (most general) to most specific? A. domain – kingdom – class – order - phylum B. phylum – class – order – family - genus C. species – genus – family – order - class D. class – order – family – genus - domain

24. A tool used to identify organisms made up of a series of choices between two characteristics is called a A. Punnett Square B. T-chart C. dichotomous key D. wrench

25. Why do scientists classify organisms? A. To organize living things into groups B. To have a common language and concept of similar organisms C. To identify species of living things based on their similarities in structures D. All of the above

26. The system of naming organisms with two names developed by Carolus Linnaeus is A. taxonomy B. biotechnology C. binomial nomenclature D. dichotomous key

27. Which of the following allows bacteria to move about in their environments? A. flagellum B. cilia C. cytoplasm D. Cell jelly

28. Non-living particles that reproduce within host cells are called A. bacteria B. viruses C. mitochondria D. ribosomes

29. These protists are autotrophs that produce large amounts of the Earth’s oxygen and may be red, green, yellow or brown. A. plants B. downy mildew C. algae D. lichens

30. The branching, threadlike tubes that make up the bodies of multicellular fungi are A. gills B. mold C. molecules D. hyphae

31. The tiny reproductive cell of fungi that is surrounded by a protective covering is called a A. spore B. sperm C. egg D. asexual reproduction

32. Organisms in the Plant Kingdom: A. Are autotrophic B. Use the process of photosynthesis C. Are adapted to live in their environment D. All of the above

33. A maple tree can grow tall, while mosses are low growing plants because A. Maple trees are found in warmer climates B. Mosses require a greater amount of energy flow C. A maple tree is a vascular plant with vascular tissue, while a moss plant is a nonvascular plant without supportive vascular tissue. D. Maple trees are closer to the sun

34. Flowers are plant structures that are important for A. photosynthesis B. reproduction C. food and water D. beautification of the plant

35. What do seedless plants produce for reproduction? A. stems B. roots C. spores D. eggs

36. The scattering of seeds so that they are away from the parent plant is called A. Seed dispersal B. Seed growth C. Seed projectiles D. Seed life

37. Phylum Match Phylum Porifera Phylum Platyhelminthes Phylum Nematoda Phylum Annelida Phylum Mollusca Phylum Echinodermata Phylum Arthropdoa Phylum Chordata Organisms have an open circulatory system and an exoskeleton Phylum Arthropoda

38. Phylum Match Phylum Porifera Phylum Platyhelminthes Phylum Nematoda Phylum Annelida Phylum Mollusca Phylum Echinodermata Phylum Arthropdoa Phylum Chordata Organisms have soft bodies that are usually covered by a shell Phylum Mollusca

39. Phylum Match Phylum Porifera Phylum Platyhelminthes Phylum Nematoda Phylum Annelida Phylum Mollusca Phylum Echinodermata Phylum Arthropdoa Phylum Chordata Organisms have a notochord, dorsal nerve cord and gill slits Phylum Chordata

40. Phylum Match Phylum Porifera Phylum Platyhelminthes Phylum Nematoda Phylum Annelida Phylum Mollusca Phylum Echinodermata Phylum Arthropdoa Phylum Chordata Organisms are worms with round bodies Phylum Nematoda

41. Phylum Match Phylum Porifera Phylum Platyhelminthes Phylum Nematoda Phylum Annelida Phylum Mollusca Phylum Echinodermata Phylum Arthropdoa Phylum Chordata Phylum Platyhelminthes Organisms are worms with flat bodies

42. Phylum Match Phylum Porifera Phylum Platyhelminthes Phylum Nematoda Phylum Annelida Phylum Mollusca Phylum Echinodermata Phylum Arthropdoa Phylum Chordata Organisms have an internal skeleton and a system of water-filled tubes Phylum Echinodermata

43. Phylum Match Phylum Porifera Phylum Platyhelminthes Phylum Nematoda Phylum Annelida Phylum Mollusca Phylum Echinodermata Phylum Arthropdoa Phylum Chordata Organisms have asymmetry and are he simplest organisms in the animal kingdom Phylum Porifera

44. Phylum Match Phylum Porifera Phylum Platyhelminthes Phylum Nematoda Phylum Annelida Phylum Mollusca Phylum Echinodermata Phylum Arthropdoa Phylum Chordata Organisms are worms with segmented bodies Phylum Annelida

45. Name that Chordate Fish Amphibian Reptile Bird Mammal A _______ was found in a pond, has scales covering its body and breathes with gills. It also has fins to help it capture prey and move in its aquatic environment. Fish

46. Name that Chordate Fish Amphibian Reptile Bird Mammal An _______ has thin skin and lays its eggs in the water. The larvae develop in the water and then go through complete metamorphosis to develop into land dwelling adults. The adults will return to the water to mate and lay eggs. Half of its life is spent in water and half of its life is spent on land. Amphibian

47. Name that Chordate Fish Amphibian Reptile Bird Mammal A _______ was observed feeding on seeds in a nearby forest. It has feathers covering its body and was difficult to capture because it is able to fly. The female of this species lays amniotic eggs that hatch 27 days after fertilization. The mother stays with the young until they are able to fly. Bird

48. Name that Chordate Fish Amphibian Reptile Bird Mammal A ______ is an ectotherm. It has scaly skin and sharp claws for capturing prey. The female of this species lays amniotic eggs, but the mother does not care for her young. Reptile

49. Name that Chordate Fish Amphibian Reptile Bird Mammal A ______ has fur covering its body. This organism has very developed canines, which allows it to shred the flesh of its prey. The female gives birth to live young, produce milk and care for the young until they are one year old. Mammal

50. What is the correct order of the levels of organization of living things? A. ecosystem – species – domain - community B. organism – population – community - ecosystem C. organism – ecosystem – population - community D. Population – organism – ecosystem - community