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Multiple Choice
Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
 1.
At what temperature is water most dense?
a.
 0 degrees Celsius
b.
 1 degrees Celsius
c.
 4 degrees Celsius
d.
 10 degrees Celsius
e.
 100 degrees Celsius
 2.
Which property of water enables living things to survive in it?
a.
 high heat of vaporization
b.
 high specific heat
c.
 degree of surface tension
d.
 cohesion
e.
 density of ice
 3.
Which characteristic of water makes the existence of pH possible?
a.
 ionization
b.
 polarity
c.
 adhesion
d.
 cohesion
e.
 None of the above.
 4.
Which of the following types of biologist would need an understanding of chemistry?
a.
 molecular biologist
b.
 ecologist
c.
 evolutionary biologist
d.
 botanist
e.
 All of the above.
 5.
All of the following are inorganic compounds except:
a.
 glucose.
b.
 hydrochloric acid.
c.
 sodium chloride.
d.
 sodium hydroxide.
e.
 water.
 6.
An element is defined as a substance that:
a.
 is composed of more than one kind of atom.
b.
 is held together by covalent bonds.
c.
 cannot be broken into simpler substances by chemical reactions.
d.
 cannot burn.
e.
 is soluble in both acid and water.
 7.
Which of the following determines the type of element?
a.
 the number of electrons
b.
 the number of protons
c.
 the number of neutrons
d.
 the number of valence electrons
e.
 the number of energy levels
 8.
Which of the following elements is not responsible for a significant portion of the mass of living organisms?
a.
 O
b.
 S
c.
 N
d.
 H
e.
 C
 9.
An element found in minute quantities in living organisms is called:
a.
 a heavy element.
b.
 a vitamin.
c.
 an organic compound.
d.
 an isotope.
e.
 a trace element.
 10.
Select the incorrectly matched pair:
a.
 The 1st principal energy level contains 1 orbital.
b.
 The 2nd principal energy level contains 4 orbitals.
c.
 The 1st principal energy level contains a maximum of 2 electrons.
d.
 The 2nd energy level contains a maximum of 10 electrons.
e.
 All of the above are correctly matched.
 11.
Chlorine has seven electrons in its valence shell. The number of electrons it must gain to complete its valence shell is:
a.
 one.
b.
 two.
c.
 three.
d.
 seven.
e.
 eight.
 12.
An atom has six protons and eight neutrons. Its atomic mass is ____________ atomic mass units.
a.
 two
b.
 four
c.
 six
d.
 eight
e.
 fourteen
 13.
This determines the chemical properties of an element:
a.
 the atomic number.
b.
 the atomic weight.
c.
 the number of energy levels.
d.
 the number of valence electrons.
e.
 orbitals.
 14.
The difference between an electrically neutral atom and an ion is that:
a.
 an ion has an unequal number of protons and electrons, while an atom has an equal number.
b.
 an ion has an equal number of protons and electrons, while an atom has an unequal number.
c.
 an atom has an unequal number of neutrons and protons, while an ion has an equal number.
d.
 an atom has its electrons in orbitals, while an ion has its electrons in its nucleus.
e.
 an atom must have an equal number of neutrons and electrons, while an ion does not.
 15.
The difference between a stable isotope and a radioisotope is that:
a.
 the stable isotope emits radiation.
b.
 the radioisotope emits radiation.
c.
 the stable isotope emits light.
d.
 the stable isotope absorbs radiation.
e.
 the radioisotope has an unequal number of protons and electrons.
Figure 02-01
Use the figure below to answer the corresponding questions.nar001-1.jpg
 16.
Figure 02-01 represents:
a.
 two isotopes of the same element.
b.
 two different elements.
c.
 two different ions.
d.
 an acid and a base.
e.
 a cation and an anion.
 17.
The atomic mass of the atom identified as A in Figure 02-01 is:
a.
 2.
b.
 6.
c.
 8.
d.
 12.
e.
 18.
 18.
The difference between the two atoms in Figure 02-01 is:
a.
 pH.
b.
 the number of electrons.
c.
 the number of protons.
d.
 the number of neutrons.
e.
 electric charge.
 19.
Radioisotopes are used in all of the following scientific applications except:
a.
 dating fossils.
b.
 determining the sequence of genetic information in DNA.
c.
 localization of a drug, such as marijuana.
d.
 the treatment of cancer.
e.
 monitoring changes in the salinity of an estuary.
 20.
Isotopes differ from each other with respect to the number of:
a.
 protons.
b.
 electrons.
c.
 neutrons.
d.
 protons and electrons.
e.
 neutrons and protons.
 21.
When a chemical reaction is at equilibrium:
a.
 the forward reaction is going faster.
b.
 the reverse reaction is going faster.
c.
 the forward and reverse reactions are proceeding at equal rates.
d.
 the forward reaction stops.
e.
 the reverse reaction stops.
 22.
Any chemical interaction between atoms:
a.
 involves neutrons.
b.
 may potentially involve any electron.
c.
 involves protons.
d.
 involves only valence electrons.
e.
 involves only the nuclear subatomic particles.
 23.
The molecular mass of C6H12O6 is 180 amu. 0.25 moles of this substance contain:
a.
 180 daltons.
b.
 45 g.
c.
 1.8 g.
d.
 45 daltons.
e.
 180 g.
 24.
How many molecules are present in one mole of C6H12O6?
a.
 1.7 ´ 10-10 molecules
b.
 1.3 ´ 1010 molecules
c.
 5 molecules
d.
 1.7 ´ 1022 molecules
e.
 6.02 ´ 1023 molecules
Figure 02-02
Use the figure below to answer the corresponding questions.nar002-1.jpg
 25.
Figure 02-02 represents:
a.
 elemental helium.
b.
 molecular hydrogen.
c.
 molecular helium.
d.
 a water molecule.
e.
 molecular oxygen.
 26.
The type of bond illustrated in Figure 02-02 is:
a.
 an ionic bond.
b.
 a polar bond.
c.
 a single covalent bond.
d.
 a hydrogen bond.
e.
 a double covalent bond.
 27.
Select the covalent bond that involves 2 electrons:
a.
 single
b.
 double
c.
 triple
d.
 Both A and B.
e.
 Both A and C.
 28.
The representation H – O – H is known as:
a.
 a structural formula.
b.
 a simplest formula.
c.
 a molecular formula.
d.
 a Lewis structure.
e.
 an orbital diagram.
 29.
Which of the following choices correctly identifies a reactant in the following chemical equation? CO2 + H2O « H2CO3
a.
 carbonic acid
b.
 oxygen
c.
 water
d.
 sugar
e.
 carbon monoxide
 30.
In a chemical reaction, the product is:
a.
 generally written on the right side of the equation.
b.
 always in equilibrium with the reactants.
c.
 the substance that is generated by the reaction.
d.
 only joined by an ionic bond.
e.
 Both A and C.
 31.
A covalent bond:
a.
 can form only between identical atoms.
b.
 involves a sharing of only one pair of electrons.
c.
 is always polar.
d.
 may be polar or nonpolar depending on the atoms involved.
e.
 always forms between identical molecules.
 32.
In a water molecule, because oxygen is more electronegative than hydrogen, the shared electrons are more commonly found around the ____________ nucleus than the ____________ nucleus.
a.
 oxygen; hydrogen
b.
 hydrogen; oxygen
c.
 hydrogen; other hydrogen
d.
 oxygen; nitrogen
e.
 nitrogen; oxygen
 33.
The covalent bond between a hydrogen atom and the oxygen atom in water is formed when:
a.
 hydrogen gains an electron from oxygen.
b.
 hydrogen and oxygen share an electron pair.
c.
 hydrogen and oxygen both lose electrons from their outer shells.
d.
 hydrogen and oxygen both gain electrons in their outer shells.
e.
 hydrogen gains an electron from oxygen.
 34.
Covalently bonded atoms with similar electronic negativities are:
a.
 ionic.
b.
 polar.
c.
 nonpolar.
d.
 partially positive.
e.
 partially negative.
 35.
An atom becomes a cation if:
a.
 it gains one or more electron.
b.
 it loses one or more electron.
c.
 it shares electrons.
d.
 one or more of its electrons changes energy levels.
e.
 it emits radiation.
 36.
In the formation of common table salt, sodium and chlorine interact because:
a.
 sodium and chlorine share a pair of electrons.
b.
 sodium and chlorine share two pairs of electrons.
c.
 chlorine donates seven electrons to sodium.
d.
 there is no electron exchange.
e.
 sodium donates one electron to chlorine.
 37.
Table salt dissolves easily in water because:
a.
 water can form covalent linkages with salt molecules.
b.
 water can remove electrons from the chloride ion, which causes the latter to dissociate from the sodium and dissolve.
c.
 water can add electrons to the sodium ion.
d.
 water is polar and salt is nonpolar. Nonpolar compounds are more soluble in polar solvents because they are able to form strong covalent bonds that result in a breaking up of the molecule being dissolved.
e.
 the partial positive charge of the hydrogens in the water molecule can associate with the negative charge of the chloride ion, and the partial negative charge of the oxygen of the water molecule can associate with the positive charge of the sodium atom.
 38.
Which one of the following atoms would most likely be involved in an ionic bond?
a.
 hydrogen
b.
 oxygen
c.
 sodium
d.
 Both A and B.
e.
 Both A and C.
 39.
The process whereby water molecules surround ions during the process of dissolving is called:
a.
 reduction.
b.
 hydration.
c.
 buffering.
d.
 oxidation.
e.
 vaporization.
 40.
Which component becomes oxidized in the following chemical reaction?
4 Fe + 3 O2 ® 2 Fe2O3
a.
 water
b.
 iron
c.
 oxygen
d.
 rust
e.
 hydrogen
 41.
Which component is the oxidizing agent in the following chemical reaction?
4 Fe + 3 O2 ® 2 Fe2O3
a.
 water
b.
 iron
c.
 oxygen
d.
 rust
e.
 hydrogen
 42.
Which of the following statements is not correct?
a.
 Water heats up and cools down very quickly.
b.
 The amount of heat required to raise the temperature of 1 g of water 1 °C is one calorie.
c.
 Due to hydrogen bonds, water has a high surface tension.
d.
 Large bodies of water have relatively constant temperatures.
e.
 When one gram of water evaporates, it removes heat.
 43.
It takes one calorie of heat to raise the temperature of one gram of water one degree Celsius at sea level. This is referred to as the _______________________ of water.
a.
 heat of fusion
b.
 heat of vaporization
c.
 specific heat
d.
 heat of transformation
e.
 heat of homeostasis
 44.

Which characteristic of water molecules directly contributes to the remarkable “water walking” success of the aquatic insects pictured in the accompanying figure?

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a.
 hydrogen bonds
b.
 capillary action
c.
 nonpolar covalent bonds
d.
 ionic bonds
e.
 adhesive forces
 45.
The cohesiveness between water molecules is due largely to:
a.
 hydrogen bonds.
b.
 polar covalent bonds.
c.
 nonpolar covalent bonds.
d.
 ionic bonds.
e.
 hydrophobic interactions.
 46.
A stalk of celery is placed in a solution of blue colored dye. After one hour, the leaves have blue fluid in their veins. Which property of water is being demonstrated?
a.
 adhesion and cohesion
b.
 evaporation and cooling
c.
 lower density as a solid than as a liquid
d.
 high specific heat
e.
 surface tension
 47.
Evaporative cooling is a process whereby ____________ moving ____________ molecules vaporize, thus ____________ large amounts of heat.
a.
 slow; water; adding
b.
 fast; water; removing
c.
 slow; oxygen; adding
d.
 fast; oxygen; removing
e.
 fast; carbon dioxide; removing
 48.
In a mixture, which one would be present in the least amount?
a.
 solvent
b.
 solute
c.
 water
d.
 Both A and B.
e.
 Both A and C.
 49.
This characteristic of a molecule determines the ability of hydrogen bonds to form between it and hydrogen:
a.
 A non polar atom
b.
 An atom with a partial positive charge
c.
 An atom with a partial negative charge
d.
 None of the above.
e.
 All of the above.
 50.
A pH of 4 is ____________ times more ____________ than a pH of 7.
a.
 3; basic
b.
 3; acidic
c.
 1000; neutral
d.
 1000; basic
e.
 1000; acidic
 51.
What is the OH- concentration of a solution having a pH of 2?
a.
 1 ´ 10-12
b.
 1 ´ 10-10
c.
 1 ´ 10-7
d.
 1 ´ 10-2
e.
 1 ´ 10-1
 52.
When a small amount of hydrochloric acid (HCl) is added to a solution of Na2HPO4, the pH of the solution does not change markedly. The pH also does not change drastically when a small amount of sodium hydroxide (NaOH) is added to this same solution. Based on these observations, the compound Na2HPO4 is:
a.
 able to donate hydrogen atoms to HCl.
b.
 able to remove hydrogen ions from the OH- of NaOH.
c.
 acting as a buffer.
d.
 an enzyme facilitating the reaction between HCl and NaOH.
e.
 All of the above.
 53.
A salt is a compound in which the hydrogen ion of _________________ is replaced by some other cation.
a.
 a base
b.
 an acid
c.
 an anion
d.
 a hydroxide ion
e.
 water
 54.
Which concentration(s) results in a pH of 7?
a.
 higher concentrations of hydrogen ions than hydroxide ions
b.
 higher concentrations of hydroxide ions than hydrogen ions
c.
 equal concentrations of hydroxide ions than hydrogen ions
d.
 Both A and B.
e.
 None of the above.
 55.
Identify the chemical(s) that act(s) as a buffer in human blood:
a.
 bicarbonate
b.
 hydrogen ions
c.
 carbon dioxide
d.
 water
e.
 None of the above.
 56.
Identify the hydrogen ion concentration that represents the lowest pH from the following list:
a.
 1 ´ 10-3
b.
 1 ´ 10-4
c.
 1 ´ 10-7
d.
 1 ´ 10-11
e.
 1 ´ 10-14
 57.
Which of the following has a pH closest to that of human blood?
a.
 beer
b.
 coffee
c.
 rain water
d.
 sea water
e.
 oven cleaner
 58.
Which of the following would most likely form electrolytes in water?
a.
 glucose
b.
 ethanol
c.
 An organic compound
d.
 An inorganic compound
e.
 None of the above.
 59.
Which of the following is not a property of carbon?
a.
 Carbon-to-carbon bonds are limited to single bonds.
b.
 Carbon has four valence electrons.
c.
 Carbon can form bonds to various other atoms.
d.
 Two carbon atoms can share three electron pairs with each other.
e.
 Carbon-to-carbon bonds are strong.
 60.
What aspect of long carbon chains makes them ideal for forming the backbones of long biomolecules?
a.
 The carbon atom itself is strong and hard to split.
b.
 Carbon can form a maximum of five covalent bonds with other atoms.
c.
 Carbons can form a maximum of three covalent bonds with other atoms.
d.
 Carbon-to-carbon covalent bonds are strong.
e.
 Carbon-to-carbon hydrogen bonds are weak and transitory.
 61.
The highly polarized nature of compounds containing carboxyl groups can be attributed to:
a.
 the presence of two highly electronegative carbon atoms.
b.
 the presence of two highly electropositive carbon atoms.
c.
 the presence of two highly electronegative oxygen atoms.
d.
 the presence of two highly electropositive oxygen atoms.
e.
 None of the above.
 62.

The number of electron pairs shared between carbon 2 and 3 in the accompanying figure is:

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a.
 one.
b.
 one and a half.
c.
 two.
d.
 three.
e.
 None of the above.
 63.

The two molecules in the following figure represent:

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a.
 ionized structures.
b.
 enantiomers.
c.
 secondary structures.
d.
 geometric isomers.
e.
 polymers.
 64.
This functional group is weakly basic because it can accept an H+ ion:
a.
 hydroxyl
b.
 carbonyl
c.
 amino
d.
 phosphate
e.
 sulfhydryl
 65.
This functional group forms cross bridges that help stabilize protein tertiary structure:
a.
 hydroxyl
b.
 carbonyl
c.
 amino
d.
 phosphate
e.
 sulfhydryl
 66.
The chemical interactions of large hydrocarbons are largely determined by:
a.
 their solubility in water.
b.
 their functional groups.
c.
 their polar nature.
d.
 isomerization of these hydrocarbons into other forms.
e.
 the hydrogens bonded to the carbon atoms.
 67.
Hydrocarbons are hydrophobic because:
a.
 the covalent bonds between hydrogen and carbon are nonpolar.
b.
 they contain functional groups.
c.
 they exist as isomers.
d.
 Both A and B.
e.
 Both A and C.
 68.
Which pair is mismatched?
a.
 monsaccharide:maltose
b.
 disaccharide:sucrose
c.
 polysaccharide:cellulose
d.
 None of these pairs are correctly matched.
e.
 All of these pairs are correctly matched.
 69.
Which of these terms is most inclusive?
a.
 monosaccharide
b.
 starch
c.
 polysaccharide
d.
 disaccharide
e.
 carbohydrate
 70.
Glucose dissolves in water because:
a.
 it ionizes.
b.
 it is a polysaccharide.
c.
 it has polar hydroxyl groups that interact with polar water molecules.
d.
 it has a very reactive primary structure.
e.
 it is hydrophobic.
 71.
Carbohydrate molecules:
a.
 serve as structural components of human cell walls.
b.
 form the regulatory compounds known as enzymes.
c.
 are a source of energy.
d.
 help protect vital organs from damage.
e.
 contain the genetic information of a cell.
 72.
A chemical reaction in which organic compounds are synthesized from their building blocks is called:
a.
 hydrolysis.
b.
 condensation.
c.
 oxidation.
d.
 reduction.
e.
 dissociation.
Figure 03-01
Use the figure below to answer the corresponding questions.nar003-1.jpg
 73.
The process illustrated in Figure 03-01 is called:
a.
 condensation.
b.
 protein synthesis.
c.
 hydrolysis.
d.
 dehydration synthesis.
e.
 denaturation.
 74.
The products of the process in Figure 03-01 are:
a.
 amino acids.
b.
 molecules of glycerol.
c.
 representative of a glycoside linkage.
d.
 enzymes.
e.
 monosaccharides.
 75.
Which one of the following carbohydrates is the most structurally complex?
a.
 sucrose
b.
 fructose
c.
 cellulose
d.
 glucose
e.
 a disaccharide
 76.
In which of the following reactions must the equivalent of a water molecule be added in order to break a bond?
a.
 fatty acids + glycerol ® fat
b.
 glucose + fructose ® sucrose
c.
 glycogen ® glucose
d.
 alanine + glycine ® dipeptide
e.
 glucose ® cellulose
 77.
Which of the following illustrates hydrolysis?
a.
 the reaction of two monosaccharides to form a disaccharide
b.
 the reaction of two amino acids to form a dipeptide
c.
 the reaction of a hydrogen atom and a hydroxide ion to form water
d.
 the reaction of a fat to form glycerol and fatty acids
e.
 the formation of ATP from ADP and inorganic phosphate
 78.
The difference between a hexose and a pentose is that:
a.
 a hexose is saturated, and a pentose is undersaturated.
b.
 a hexose is hydrophilic, and a pentose is hydrophobic.
c.
 a hexose always has six hydroxyl groups, and a pentose always has five.
d.
 a hexose always has six carbons, but a pentose always has five carbons.
e.
 a hexose can be polymerized, but a pentose cannot.
 79.
Monosaccharides are water soluble because:
a.
 they contain a large number of methyl groups.
b.
 they have a large number of polar hydroxyl groups.
c.
 they have at least one double bond between adjacent carbons.
d.
 they have large numbers of nonpolar carbons in their backbones.
e.
 they can form ring structures.
 80.
A carbohydrate energy storage molecule found in animal liver and muscle cells is:
a.
 starch.
b.
 glycogen.
c.
 cellulose.
d.
 fatty acids.
e.
 cholesterol.
 81.
Amyloplasts are organelles that store:
a.
 fat.
b.
 starch.
c.
 protein.
d.
 lipids.
e.
 DNA.
 82.
The major function(s) of lipids includes:
a.
 storing energy.
b.
 serving as structural components of cellular membranes.
c.
 serving as hormones.
d.
 Both A and B.
e.
 A, B, and C are correct.
 83.
The hydrolysis of triacylglycerol will yield:
a.
 three fatty acids and one glycerol.
b.
 three glycerols and one fatty acid.
c.
 two fatty acids and three glycerols.
d.
 one fatty acid, one amino acid, and one glucose.
e.
 one fatty acid, one phosphate, and one glycerol.
 84.
A molecule of a saturated triacylglycerol contains:
a.
 the maximum number of double bonds between carbons in the fatty acid chains.
b.
 the maximum number of triple bonds between carbons in the fatty acid chains.
c.
 the maximum number of hydrogen atoms in the fatty acid chains.
d.
 fatty acid chains with both amino and carboxyl groups.
e.
 alternating single and double bonds between carbons in the fatty acid chains.
 85.
Which of the following statements concerning unsaturated fats is correct?
a.
 They are more common in animals.
b.
 They have no double bonds in the carbon chains of their fatty acids.
c.
 They are generally liquids at room temperature.
d.
 They contain more hydrogen than do saturated fats having the same number of carbon atoms.
e.
 They have fewer fatty acids per fat molecule than do saturated fats.
 86.
The major difference between a structural lipid, such as those in cell membranes, and a storage fat is the fact that the structural lipid:
a.
 most commonly contains phosphate.
b.
 does not contain glycerol.
c.
 has four fatty acids attached to glucose.
d.
 is entirely hydrophobic.
e.
 is nonpolar.
 87.
An amphipathic molecule has:
a.
 two polar ends.
b.
 two hydrophobic ends.
c.
 a hydrophobic and a hydrophilic portion.
d.
 only one hydrophobic end.
e.
 only one hydrophilic end.
 88.

The most abundant molecules in this structure are:

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a.
 structural proteins.
b.
 polysaccharides.
c.
 triacylglycerols.
d.
 phospholipids.
e.
 polypeptides.
 89.
Which of the following molecules is not grouped with the lipids?
a.
 prostaglandins
b.
 steroids
c.
 cholesterol
d.
 carotenoids
e.
 None of the above, all are lipids.
 90.
The hydrogenation process used to make margarine from cooking oil produces fatty acids that:
a.
 are known to increase the risk of cardiovascular disease.
b.
 contain fewer double bonds.
c.
 can contain rearrange double bonds to the cis configuration.
d.
 Both A and B are correct.
e.
 A, B, and C are correct.
 91.
Which statement is false?
a.
 Trans fatty acids are unsaturated.
b.
 Trans fatty acids are more solid at room temperature than cis fatty acids.
c.
 Unsaturated fatty acids are liquid at room temperature.
d.
 Saturated fatty acids are solid at room temperature.
e.
 All of these statements are true.
 92.
The major function(s) of proteins includes:
a.
 catalyzing chemical reactions.
b.
 controlling the expression of genes.
c.
 strengthening and protecting cells and tissues.
d.
 Both A and B.
e.
 A, B, and C are correct.
 93.
There are 20 different amino acids in the proteins that make up the tissues of living organisms. The primary difference between these amino acids is in their:
a.
 R or variable groups.
b.
 number of potassium groups.
c.
 number of phosphate groups.
d.
 number of carbonyl groups.
e.
 number of asymmetric carbons.
Figure 03-02
Use the figure below to answer the corresponding questions.nar004-1.jpg
 94.
In Figure 03-02, ionic attractions would form between the R groups of which amino acids?
a.
 1 and 3
b.
 2 and 4
c.
 3 and 5
d.
 4 and 6
e.
 None of the above.
 95.
Hydrophobic interactions would occur between the R groups of which two amino acids in Figure 03-02?
a.
 1 and 4
b.
 2 and 5
c.
 3 and 6
d.
 2 and 4
e.
 3 and 5
 96.
Which of the following is responsible for the alpha-helical structure of proteins?
a.
 hydrophobic interactions
b.
 nonpolar covalent bonds
c.
 ionic interactions
d.
 hydrogen bonds
e.
 polar covalent bonds
 97.
At which level of protein structure are peptide bonds most important?
a.
 primary
b.
 secondary
c.
 tertiary
d.
 quaternary
e.
 globular
 98.
Proteins with alpha helical forms exhibit this property:
a.
 strength
b.
 elasticity
c.
 heat stability
d.
 rigidity
e.
 All of the above.
 99.
Which of the following would help stabilize a protein the most?
a.
 alpha helix
b.
 beta pleated sheet
c.
 hydrogen bonds
d.
 hydrophobic interactions
e.
 disulfide bonds
 100.
Some proteins are important biological buffers because:
a.
 they react with water to produce carbon dioxide, which neutralizes acids.
b.
 they contain weakly acidic and weakly basic groups.
c.
 they are able to absorb great amounts of carbon dioxide during condensation reactions.
d.
 they produce carbonic acid upon hydrolysis.
e.
 All of the above.
 101.
The tertiary structure of proteins is typified by the:
a.
 association of several polypeptide chains by weak bonds.
b.
 order in which amino acids are joined in a peptide chain.
c.
 bonding of two amino acids to form a dipeptide.
d.
 folding of a peptide chain to form an alpha helix.
e.
 three-dimensional shape of an individual polypeptide chain.
 102.

All of the following types of chemical bonds are responsible for maintaining the tertiary structure of this polypeptide except:

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a.
 ionic bonds.
b.
 hydrogen bonds.
c.
 hydrophobic interactions.
d.
 disulfide bonds.
e.
 peptide bonds.
 103.
Regulatory proteins:
a.
 defend against foreign invaders.
b.
 store nutrients.
c.
 catalyze a specific chemical reaction.
d.
 control the expression of specific genes.
e.
 strengthen and protect cells and tissues.
 104.
Molecular chaperones are proteins that mediate the folding process of:
a.
 other proteins.
b.
 amino acids.
c.
 lipids.
d.
 DNA.
e.
 sugars.
 105.

The following amino acid would be characterized as __________ based on the chemical properties of its side chain.

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a.
 nonpolar
b.
 acidic
c.
 basic
d.
 hydrophilic
e.
 electrically charged
 106.
Which of the following statements is true of proteins?
a.
 Proteins lose some or all of their normal activity if their three-dimensional structure is disrupted.
b.
 Proteins are composed of ribose, phosphate, and a nitrogen-containing base.
c.
 The activity of proteins is independent of temperature and pH.
d.
 Denaturation is usually reversible.
e.
 All proteins are enzymes.
 107.

If the differently shaded portions of this molecule represent different polypeptide chains, then this figure is representative of:

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a.
 an amino acid.
b.
 the quaternary structure of a protein.
c.
 a steroid hormone.
d.
 cellulose.
e.
 a carotenoid.
 108.
Which of the following statements is false?
a.
 DNA is usually composed of two nucleotide strands.
b.
 DNA contains deoxyribose.
c.
 DNA does not normally contain uracil.
d.
 The nucleotides of DNA are linked by phosphodiester linkages.
e.
 DNA does not normally contain a phosphate group.
 109.
ATP is important in living organisms because:
a.
 like all other nucleic acids, it stores hereditary information.
b.
 like RNA, it acts as a source code for the formation of proteins.
c.
 it can transfer some of its energy to other chemicals.
d.
 it is an important structural component of cell membranes.
e.
 it is easily converted to starch for long-term storage.
 110.
Which of the following statements best summarizes the differences between RNA and DNA?
a.
 RNA is a protein and DNA is a nucleic acid.
b.
 DNA is a polymer and RNA is a monomer.
c.
 DNA comprises the genes, while RNA is a direct participant in the process of protein synthesis.
d.
 RNA is a single-stranded form of DNA.
e.
 DNA is the primary energy currency of all cells.
 111.
Analysis of a certain complex compound shows that it contains phosphate groups, ribose groups, and pyrimidines. Based on this information, which of the following is the best description of this compound?
a.
 It is most likely ribonucleic acid.
b.
 It is DNA.
c.
 It is an inorganic compound.
d.
 It contains thymine.
e.
 It is a polypeptide.
 112.
Which of the following are most directly arranged from DNA structure?
a.
 polysaccharides
b.
 polypeptides
c.
 nucleotides
d.
 triglycerides
e.
 fatty acids
 113.
This molecule transmits heredity information:
a.
 cholesterol
b.
 adenosine triphosphate
c.
 nucleic acid
d.
 fatty acid
e.
 polysaccharide
Figure 03-03
Use the figure to answer the corresponding questions.
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 114.
The molecular fragment represented in Figure 03-03 is:
a.
 ATP.
b.
 RNA.
c.
 a protein.
d.
 a nucleotide.
e.
 a polysaccharide.
 115.
The type of connection between the atoms at the point labeled 1 in Figure 03-03 is:
a.
 a peptide bond.
b.
 a glycoside linkage.
c.
 a disulfide bond.
d.
 a phosphodiester linkage.
e.
 a hydrogen bond.
 116.

Which portion of the following molecule is easily transferred and therefore responsible for the energy transfer property of this molecule?

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a.
 1
b.
 2
c.
 3
d.
 1 and 2
e.
 None of the above.
 117.
Ester linkages would not be formed during condensation reactions that produce:
a.
 polysaccahrides.
b.
 triacylglycerols.
c.
 polypeptides.
d.
 nucleic acids.
e.
 All of the above contain ester linkages that are formed during condensation reactions.
 118.
Which monomer is incorrectly matched with the corresponding polymer?
a.
 Amino acids are used to build proteins.
b.
 Monosaccharides are used to build polysaccharides.
c.
 Fatty acids are used to build nucleic acids.
d.
 Glucose molecules are used to build starches.
e.
 All of these monomers are correctly matched with the corresponding polymer.

 
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Modified True/False
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.  If false, change the identified word or phrase to make the statement true.
 1.
Accepting ideas is the cornerstone of scientific thought. _________________________
 2.
Skepticism is a habit of mind in which a person accepts the validity of accepted ideas. _________________________
 3.
The law of gravity and the law of conservation of energy are national laws. _________________________
 4.
Scientific investigations require ethical behavior. _________________________
 5.
Most scientific investigations begin with observations that lead to universal laws. _________________________
 6.
A hypothesis is a possible explanation that can be tested by observation or experimentation. _________________________
 7.
The control group and the experimental group are identical except for one variable. _________________________
 8.
A hypothesis is a general explanation for a broad range of data. _________________________
 9.
International System of Units (SI) is the official name of the metric system. _________________________
 10.
A centimeter is equal to 10 millimeters. _________________________
 11.
Light and electron autoclaves help magnify objects. _________________________
 12.
A technique is a way of doing something. _________________________
 13.
In the event of a lab accident, one thing you should always do is remain calm. _________________________
 14.
Biology is the study of nonliving things. _________________________
 15.
A student who wants to study bacteria would take microbiology classes. _________________________
 16.
Reproduction insures ongoing generations of both one-celled organisms and frogs. _________________________
 17.
Homeostasis is the maintenance of a stable internal environment in spite of changes in the external environment. _________________________
 18.
The bacterium that causes cholera is an example of a pathogen. _________________________
 19.
Scientists discovered that predicting the spread of cholera involves understanding reproductive behavior of plankton. _________________________
 20.
The study of all the factors in the spread of cholera in human populations is an example of ecology. _________________________
 21.
Scientists in the 21st century are better able to prevent disease because of their improved understanding of biology. _________________________
 22.
The completion of the Human Genome Project was one minor contribution to the ability to cure disease. _________________________
 23.
Scientists expect people to live longer lives because of advances in the science of biology. _________________________
 24.
The application of technology to medicine has greatly increased the ability of people to live healthy lives. _________________________
 25.
Genetic engineering is the only practical application of biotechnology. _________________________
 26.
Genetic engineering is widely used in agriculture to produce crops that are pest-resistant. _________________________
 27.
Surrounding a drug compound with a layer of atoms that allows for the slow release of the drug is an example of genetic engineering. _________________________
 28.
Making a new kind of fastener modeled on the way an aquatic animal fastens onto rocks on the ocean floor is an example of nanotechnology. _________________________
 29.
Biometrics involves analyzing large amounts of data on biological characteristics. _________________________
 30.
Unique genetic traits, such as hair color, are the most important source of data for biometrics. _________________________
 31.
Advances in biotechnology have been slowed by ethical concerns. _________________________
 32.
The ethics of different kinds of biotechnology will be decided by individuals and scientists. _________________________
 33.
One good way to protect the environment is to learn more about it. _________________________
 34.
Environmental science involves neither the study of organisms nor their physical surroundings. _________________________
 35.
One reason that wildlife biologists collect DNA samples from endangered species is the hope that these species can be cloned if they become extinct. _________________________
 36.
Genetic engineering is used to track the movements of animals in the wild. _________________________
 37.
Community environmental groups make problems for environmental research. _________________________
 

Multiple Choice
Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
 38.
Which of the following do scientists not use to support ideas?
a.
 opinions
c.
 experiments
b.
 evidence
d.
 investigations
 39.
Which of the following applies to all branches of science?
a.
 cell organization
c.
 gravity
b.
 earthquakes
d.
 reproduction
 40.
Which of the following is unethical behavior in scientific investigations?
a.
 allowing peers to review investigations
b.
 following guidelines for medical experiments
c.
 reporting inaccurate data
d.
 basing investigations on someone else’s work
 41.
Scientific thinking can be used
a.
 only by scientists.
c.
 by all living things.
b.
 only in experiments.
d.
 by everyone in daily life.
 42.
A scientist noticed that the number of salamanders in ponds in the Rocky Mountains was declining. This was a(n)
a.
 hypothesis.
c.
 observation.
b.
 theory.
d.
 control.
 43.
A hypothesis is a
a.
 definite answer to a given problem.
b.
 testable possible explanation of an observation.
c.
 proven statement.
d.
 concluding statement.
 44.
observation : hypothesis ::
a.
 theory : observation
c.
 certainty : prediction
b.
 guess : hypothesis
d.
 hypothesis : investigation
 45.
Most typically, the order in which the steps of scientific investigations are applied is
a.
 controlled experiment, hypothesis, analysis of results, observations, questions, conclusions.
b.
 observations, controlled experiment, hypothesis, analysis of results, conclusions, questions.
c.
 observations, questions, hypothesis, controlled experiment, analysis of results, conclusions.
d.
 questions, observations, analysis of results, controlled experiment, conclusions, hypothesis.
 46.
If experiments are not possible or ethical, scientists
a.
 cannot test a hypothesis.
b.
 test more than one variable at a time.
c.
 do not use a control group.
d.
 look for connections in data gathered.
 47.
Scientific hypotheses are most often tested by the process of
a.
 communicating.
c.
 experimenting.
b.
 inferring.
d.
 analyzing data.
 48.
A planned procedure to test a hypothesis is called a(n)
a.
 prediction.
c.
 control.
b.
 experiment.
d.
 variable.
 49.
The variable that is measured in an experiment is the _____ variable.
a.
 dependent
c.
 control
b.
 independent
d.
 experimental
 50.
A general explanation for a broad range of data is called a
a.
 hypothesis.
c.
 prediction.
b.
 theory.
d.
 controlled experiment.
 51.
A scientific theory is
a.
 absolutely certain and never questioned.
b.
 unchangeable.
c.
 revised as new evidence is presented.
d.
 a controlled experiment.
 52.
Scientists build theories from many
a.
 experiments that support hypotheses.
b.
 hypotheses that are rejected.
c.
 experiments with different variables.
d.
 untested ideas.
 53.
The metric system of measurement is based on powers of
a.
 1.
c.
 100.
b.
 10.
d.
 1000.
 54.
A specialized tool used to magnify organisms so that they can be observed is a
a.
 pipet.
c.
 satellite.
b.
 microscope.
d.
 laminar-flow hood.
 55.
Which of the following would scientists use to prevent contamination in an experiment?
a.
 electron microscope
c.
 remote collection of data
b.
 light microscope
d.
 sterile technique
 56.
Which of the following is the most recent tool available to scientists?
a.
 remote tracking devices
c.
 autoclaves
b.
 microscopes
d.
 sterilized pipets
 57.
You can work safely in the science lab by
a.
 taking shortcuts in procedures.
b.
 waiting until the end of experiments to clean area.
c.
 estimating measurements of chemicals.
d.
 following all instructions.
 58.
All of the following are important for working safely in a science laboratory except
a.
 tasting chemicals.
c.
 working cautiously.
b.
 measuring chemicals precisely.
d.
 wearing safety goggles.
 59.
Biology is the study of
a.
 life.
c.
 weather.
b.
 minerals.
d.
 energy.
 60.
The branch of biology that is the study of the human body is
a.
 ecology.
c.
 cell biology.
b.
 evolutionary theory.
d.
 physiology.
 61.
Which of the following is not one of the seven properties of life?
a.
 metabolism
c.
 responsiveness
b.
 homeostasis
d.
 photosynthesis
 62.
As a characteristic of all living things, homeostasis relates most directly to which of the following biological themes?
a.
 interacting systems
c.
 stability
b.
 scale and structure
d.
 evolution
 63.
chemical reactions : metabolism ::
a.
 cells : an organism
c.
 reproduction : living
b.
 heredity : homeostasis
d.
 experimentation : observation
 64.
All living things maintain a balance within their cells and with the environment through the process of
a.
 growth.
c.
 homeostasis.
b.
 development.
d.
 evolution.
 65.
The energy that drives metabolism in animals comes from
a.
 homeostasis.
c.
 water.
b.
 food.
d.
 heredity.
 66.
Children tend to resemble their parents due to
a.
 heredity.
c.
 metabolism.
b.
 responsiveness.
d.
 homeostasis.
 67.
A field of sunflowers facing the sun is an example of
a.
 metabolism.
c.
 responsiveness.
b.
 growth.
d.
 heredity.
 68.
The changes in human babies during their first year of life is an example of
a.
 heredity.
c.
 evolution.
b.
 responsiveness.
d.
 development.
 69.
Filtering contaminated water through a sari is
a.
 an ineffective way to reduce cases of cholera.
b.
 the best way to prevent the spread of cholera.
c.
 a low-tech solution to reducing cases of cholera.
d.
 another factor that causes cholera to spread rapidly.
 70.
All of the following should be researched in studying the epidemiology of waterborne diseases except the
a.
 genomes of the pathogens.
b.
 habitat of pathogens.
c.
 food chain of the pathogens.
d.
 environmental factors that affect pathogens.
 71.
One of the most important tools in preventing the spread of disease is
a.
 computer modeling.
c.
 genetic engineering.
b.
 DNA fingerprinting.
d.
 giving vaccinations.
 72.
computer modeling : epidemiology ::
a.
 genetics : DNA fingerprinting
b.
 cloning : biotechnology
c.
 genome : vaccination
d.
 human health : disease prevention
 73.
Which of the following terms is used to refer to a piece of equipment made for a specific use?
a.
 process
c.
 device
b.
 cure
d.
 treatment
 74.
Which of the following is least likely to help humans live longer?
a.
 epidemiology
c.
 genetics
b.
 medicine
d.
 DNA fingerprinting
 75.
knowledge of biology : human potential ::
a.
 assistive technologies : everyday lives
b.
 human potential : epidemiology
c.
 populations : disease outbreaks
d.
 genomes : genetics
 76.
The technology of changing the genetic material of a living cell is called
a.
 biometrics.
c.
 genetics.
b.
 genetic engineering.
d.
 DNA fingerprinting.
 77.
Planting Bt corn helps farmers decrease the use of
a.
 fertilizers.
c.
 pesticides.
b.
 herbicides.
d.
 cultivators.
 78.
All of the following are known advantages of planting Bt corn except it
a.
 adds some bacterial genes to food supplies.
b.
 lowers a farmer’s cost of production.
c.
 improves a farmer’s crop yield.
d.
 reduces chemical contaminants in the environment.
 79.
The application of a biological structure or process to solve design problems is called
a.
 adaptation.
c.
 cloning.
b.
 biomimetics.
d.
 decoding.
 80.
Which of these biotechnologies has the potential to repair tissues inside the body?
a.
 biometrics
c.
 epidemiology
b.
 biomimetics
d.
 nanotechnology
 81.
clam shell formation : ceramics ::
a.
 CAT scanning : modeling fossils
b.
 strong fabrics : spider silk
c.
 spider silk : strong fabrics
d.
 modeling fossils : CAT scanning
 82.
The analysis of biological traits to identify people is called
a.
 arithmetics.
c.
 genetics.
b.
 biometrics.
d.
 statistics.
 83.
Which of the following traits of an individual would be most useful for identifying a victim in a forensic investigation?
a.
 eye color
c.
 blood type
b.
 hair color
d.
 DNA fingerprint
 84.
The ethical concerns about biotechnology must be addressed by
a.
 scientists only.
c.
 both individuals and scientists.
b.
 societies only.
d.
 both individuals and societies.
 85.
All of the following biotechnologies are considered by some to be unethical except
a.
 biomimetic products.
c.
 human stem cell research.
b.
 biometrics data bases.
d.
 genetically modified foods.
 86.
Which of the following would be an unethical use of biometric data and methods?
a.
 linking criminals to crime scenes
b.
 eliminating innocent people from a list of criminal suspects
c.
 excluding people with certain genes from getting jobs
d.
 protecting citizens from bioterrorism
 87.
Which of the following is considered to be one of the most important applications of biology?
a.
 biometrics
c.
 environmental science
b.
 genetic engineering
d.
 assistive technologies
 88.
In order to make wise decisions about the use of natural resources, citizens will need to have a better understanding of
a.
 biomimetics.
c.
 environmental science.
b.
 genetics.
d.
 genetic engineering.
 89.
ecology : environmental science ::
a.
 biomolecules : strong glues
c.
 forensics : biometrics
b.
 genetics : genetic engineering
d.
 spider silk : clam shells
 90.
What do the initials GIS stand for?
a.
 geological inference standard
c.
 geographic information system
b.
 genetic improvement survey
d.
 global investigation society
 91.
Satellite tagging is a technology that is most likely to be used in
a.
 assisting the disabled.
c.
 developing maps of the world.
b.
 conservation of wildlife.
d.
 tracking the spread of disease.
 92.
Each of the following is a part of a GIS program except
a.
 access to data from different sources.
b.
 computer mapping.
c.
 environmental databases.
d.
 genetic analysis tools.
 93.
Which of the following must be done before an environmental study is begun locally?
a.
 contact several scientists
c.
 identify a problem
b.
 buy a GIS program
d.
 gather up volunteers
 94.
At the Raptor Rehabilitation Center, students in an environmental club help take care of injured and orphaned birds of prey. Based on this information, what does the term raptor refer to?
a.
 a bird of prey
c.
 orphaned wildlife
b.
 the environment
d.
 debilitating injury
 

Completion
Complete each statement.
 95.
The medical treatment for ulcers changed after scientists discovered that ____________________ cause stomach ulcers.
 96.
The questioning and often doubtful attitude required for scientific thought is called ____________________.
 97.
The truths that govern science and are valid everywhere in the universe are universal ____________________.
 98.
____________________ are a system of moral principles and values.
 99.
Most scientific investigations begin with ____________________ that lead to questions.
 100.
A reason to set up an experiment is to test a ____________________.
 101.
A(n) ____________________ experiment is a procedure that tests one factor at a time and that uses a(n) ____________________ group and an experimental group.
 102.
In a controlled experiment, the ____________________ group is the group that has one variable changed.
 103.
In an experiment, the ____________________ group receives no experimental treatment.
 104.
Factors that may change as a result of experimental treatment are ____________________ variables.
 105.
A(n) ____________________ is a specific, testable prediction for a limited set of conditions, and a(n) ____________________ is a general explanation for a broad range of data.
 106.
Scientists use the ______________________________ system to make measurements.
 107.
SI is the abbreviation for the ____________________ System of Units.
 108.
The SI base unit for length is the ____________________.
 109.
A kilogram is equal to ____________________ grams.
 110.
In a light microscope, light passes through one or more ____________________ to produce an enlarged image of an object.
 111.
Scientists use ____________________ techniques to minimize the risk of contamination.
 112.
The study of the interactions of living organisms with one another and with the nonliving part of their environment is called ____________________.
 113.
The branch of biology that studies the changes in types of organisms over time is called ___________________ theory.
 114.
Scientists who study whales, bats, or bears in their natural habitat are called ____________________ biologists.
 115.
The process of _________________ traits changing over time is called evolution.
 116.
Every living organism is composed of one or more ____________________.
 117.
All cells have the same basic ____________________.
 118.
The sum of all chemical reactions carried out in an organism is ____________________.
 119.
The energy used by living organisms originates from the ____________________.
 120.
The study of ____________________ involves finding out how diseases are spread.
 121.
Cholera bacteria can cause the disease only when ____________________ increases.
 122.
A ____________________ is a medical procedure that allows a person to resist infection by a certain disease.
 123.
Many new tools for studying and treating diseases caused by problems in genes have come from the study of ____________________.
 124.
In developed countries, the length of human lives has nearly ____________________ in the past century.
 125.
One example of an assistive technology that helps people in everyday life is ____________________.
 126.
The gene that was added to Bt corn came from a(n) ____________________.
 127.
Bt corn contains a gene that produces a ____________________ that kills the European core borer.
 128.
The robotic items produced through nanotechnology often resemble tiny ____________________.
 129.
Imitating biological structures, processes, and systems to solve engineering problems is called ____________________.
 130.
Because of ____________________, dissection is no longer needed to determine the shapes and locations of internal organs.
 131.
Fingerprints and iris patterns are useful in identification because they are ____________________ to individuals.
 132.
Material used in ____________________ is obtained from hair and skin cells.
 133.
Research that involves human stem cells is limited because many people think that such research is ____________________.
 134.
The study of living organisms and their environments is called _________________________.
 135.
The existence of undiscovered resources is an important reason to study and ____________________ natural environments.
 136.
The movements of wildlife can be studied through the technology of ____________________.
 137.
Wildlife agents use the technology of ____________________ to identify the remains of endangered animals and to identify who killed them.
 138.
The people in communities who make contributions to environmental research are called ____________________.
 139.
Students make contributions to environmental conservation by helping to care for ____________________ or ____________________ wildlife.
 

Short Answer
 140.
What universal law applies in a study of the flight of birds? How does it apply?
 141.
How could you use scientific thought to investigate a claim about a product?
 142.
Write a hypothesis to explain why the water level in an aquarium is going down.
 143.
What two groups are part of a controlled experiment?
 144.
What is the difference between an independent variable and dependent variables in a controlled experiment?
 145.
How does a scientist verify the conclusions of an experiment?
 146.
What is the difference between a hypothesis and a theory?
 147.
What makes SI easy to use?
 148.
What are the base SI units for volume, length, and mass?
 149.
What are two common kinds of microscopes. How do they differ?
 150.
What is sterile technique? What are four tools of sterile technique?
 151.
Suppose you are a scientist who studies sharks in their natural habitat. What are two names that describe the kind of biologist you are?
 152.
What is heredity?
 153.
Name the seven properties of life.
 154.
How are data from weather and climate satellites used in epidemiology?
 155.
How does a vaccination help people and animals resist disease?
 156.
How will the completion of the Human Genome Project contribute to biological research in the 21st Century?
 157.
List two examples of assistive technologies that will improve the lives of people with injuries and diseases.
 158.
How does genetic engineering that produced Bt corn help to increase the yield in a farmer’s corn field?
 159.
List two practical applications of biotechnology other than genetic engineering.
 160.
How has genetic engineering improved the treatment of people who have diabetes?
 161.
From what biological structure did engineers get the idea for a submarine?
 162.
What makes iris scans an effective technology for identifying people?
 163.
List two biological characteristics of individuals, besides fingerprints and iris patterns, that can be analyzed by computers to identify people.
 164.
List two concerns that people have expressed about the ethics of biotechnology.
 165.
List three important resources that all living things get from the environment.
 166.
What do the initials GIS stand for?
 167.
What is satellite tagging?
 168.
List three steps that students could take to get involved in environmental research.
 

Essay
 169.
Explain why accurate data and peer review are important in science.
 170.
The results of an experiment do not support the hypothesis that the experiment was designed to test. Was the experiment a waste of time? Explain your answer.
 171.
Explain the difference between an independent variable and a dependent variable in a controlled experiment. Also indicate whether or not each kind of variable would be found in a control group and an experimental group.
 172.
Summarize the steps in the development of a theory.
 173.
Before doing experiments, what should you know about lab safety? What procedure should you follow if an accident occurs during an experiment in your class?
 174.
List and describe the seven properties of life shared by all living organisms.
 175.
Toads that live in hot, dry regions bury themselves in the soil during the day. How might this be important to toads?
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 176.
Refer to the map above. West Nile Virus is a virus that attacks the nervous system of birds, humans, and many other mammals. The virus first appeared in the United States in 1999, when an outbreak was reported in the New York City area. Based on this background and the information shown in the map, write a paragraph that summarizes the state of West Nile Virus incidence in the United States as of 2006.
 177.
Explain how increased understanding of biology and science in general should enable humans to live longer and healthier lives.
 178.
Compare and contrast fingerprints and DNA fingerprints as a means of identifying individuals.
 179.
Ethics is the study of whether human actions are moral (right or wrong, acceptable or unacceptable). Summarize the role of ethics in guiding the future of biotechnology.
 180.
What important lesson can be learned from the recent discovery of new kinds of organisms in a remote area of New Guinea?

 
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false.
 1.
During diffusion, molecules diffuse from a region where their concentration is low to a region where their concentration is higher, until the particles are evenly dispersed.
 2.
When the concentration of dissolved particles outside a cell is equal to the concentration of dissolved particles inside the cell, the cell solution is isotonic.
 3.
Membranes are selectively permeable if they allow only certain substances to move across them.
 4.
A cell placed in a strong salt solution would probably burst because of osmosis.
 5.
Water will diffuse out of a cell when the cell is placed in a hypertonic solution.
 6.
Osmosis is the diffusion of starch molecules through a selectively permeable membrane.
 7.
The binding of specific molecules to ion channels controls the ability of particular ions to cross the cell membrane.
 8.
To pass through a cell membrane, water requires carrier proteins.
 9.
In facilitated diffusion, carrier proteins require energy to transport substances across the cell membrane.
 10.
The transport of specific particles down their concentration gradient through a membrane by carrier proteins is known as facilitated diffusion.
 11.
Diffusion is an active process that requires a cell to expend a great deal of energy.
 12.
Diffusion through ion channels is a form of active transport.
 13.
Facilitated diffusion moves molecules and ions against their concentration gradient, while active transport moves molecules and ions down their concentration gradient.
 14.
Passive transport uses ATP to move molecules against their concentration gradient.
 15.
In active transport, energy is required to move a substance across a cell membrane.
 16.
The sodium-potassium pump requires energy to move ions across the cell membrane.
 17.
The sodium-potassium pump moves sodium ions and potassium ions against their concentration gradient.
 18.
The sodium-potassium pump transports sodium ions out of a cell while causing potassium ions to move into the cell.
 19.
The sodium-potassium pump uses ATP.
 20.
Exocytosis is a process that uses vesicles to capture substances and bring them into a cell.
 21.
Exocytosis helps the cell rid itself of wastes.
 22.
During the process of exocytosis, the cell membrane extends to engulf substances that are too big to pass through the cell membrane.
 23.
Exocytosis does not use energy to expel proteins from the cell.
 24.
Receptor proteins pump sodium ions into a cell.
 25.
Receptor proteins may cause the formation of a second messenger molecule inside a cell.
 26.
A receptor protein sends signals into a cell by transporting a specific molecule through the cell membrane.
 

Modified True/False
Indicate whether the statement is true or false.  If false, change the identified word or phrase to make the statement true.
 27.
One way that cells maintain homeostasis is by controlling the movement of substances across the cell membrane. _________________________
 28.
The cell membrane is made up of a double layer called the DNA bilayer. _________________________
 29.
A phospholipid is made up of a lipid “head” and two fatty acid “tails.” _________________________
 30.
The nonpolar tails of a phospholipid are attracted to water. _________________________
 31.
Cell-surface markers face the inside of the cell. _________________________
 32.
A concentration gradient exists when one area has a higher concentration of a substance than another area does. _________________________
 33.
The movement down a concentration gradient is called diffusion. _________________________
 34.
When the solute concentration outside a cell is equal to the solute concentration inside the cell, the cell’s environment is hypotonic. _________________________
 35.
A cell placed in a high salt solution would swell because of osmosis. _________________________
 36.
Osmosis is the diffusion of starch molecules through a selectively permeable membrane. _________________________
 37.
To pass through a cell membrane, water requires carrier proteins. _________________________
 38.
Facilitated diffusion is an active process that requires a cell to expend a great deal of energy. _________________________
 39.
Passive transport uses ATP to move molecules against their concentration gradient. _________________________
 40.
Exocytosis is a process that uses vesicles to capture substances and bring them into a cell. _________________________
 41.
Cells use exocytosis to export proteins modified by the Golgi apparatus. _________________________
 42.
Cells communicate by sending chemical signals that carry information to other cells. _________________________
 43.
Receptor proteins bind only to signals that match the specific color of the binding site. _________________________
 44.
Receptor proteins may cause the formation of a second messenger molecule inside the cell. _________________________
 

Multiple Choice
Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
 45.
As a result of diffusion, the concentration of many types of substances
a.
 always remains greater inside a membrane.
b.
 eventually becomes balanced on both sides of a membrane.
c.
 always remains greater outside of a membrane.
d.
 becomes imbalanced on both sides of a membrane.
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 46.
Refer to the illustration above. The process shown is called
a.
 osmosis.
c.
 active transport.
b.
 facilitated diffusion.
d.
 diffusion.
 47.
Refer to the illustration above. The process shown is called
a.
 osmosis.
c.
 active transport.
b.
 facilitated diffusion.
d.
 diffusion.
 48.
Diffusion is the movement of a substance
a.
 only through a lipid bilayer membrane.
b.
 from an area of low concentration to an area of higher concentration.
c.
 only in liquids.
d.
 from an area of high concentration to an area of lower concentration.
 49.
The dispersal of ink in a beaker of water is an example of
a.
 diffusion.
c.
 active transport.
b.
 osmosis.
d.
 endocytosis.
 50.
The diffusion of water into or out of a cell is called
a.
 solubility.
c.
 selective transport.
b.
 osmosis.
d.
 endocytosis.
 51.
Osmosis is a type of
a.
 active transport.
c.
 facilitated diffusion.
b.
 passive transport.
d.
 endocytosis.
 52.
A cell will swell when it is placed in a(n)
a.
 hypotonic solution.
c.
 isotonic solution.
b.
 hypertonic solution.
d.
 None of the above
 53.
The interior portion of a cell membrane forms a nonpolar zone that
a.
 allows polar molecules to pass through the membrane.
b.
 allows food to pass through the membrane.
c.
 prevents ions and most large molecules from passing through the membrane.
d.
 None of the above
 54.
Ions move through ion channels by
a.
 endocytosis.
c.
 passive transport.
b.
 diffusion.
d.
 active transport.
 55.
Ion channel gates close the pores of some ion channels in response to
a.
 stretching of the cell membrane.
b.
 a change in electrical charge.
c.
 the binding of specific molecules to the channel.
d.
 All of the above
 56.
Proteins that act like selective passageways in the cell membrane are known as
a.
 marker proteins.
c.
 receptor proteins.
b.
 channel proteins.
d.
 None of the above
 57.
Transport proteins that allow ions to pass through the cell membrane are called
a.
 receptor proteins.
c.
 ion channels.
b.
 marker proteins.
d.
 None of the above
 58.
Sugar molecules cross the cell membrane by
a.
 active transport.
c.
 osmosis.
b.
 facilitated diffusion.
d.
 gated channels.
 59.
Proteins involved in facilitated diffusion are
a.
 carrier proteins.
c.
 Both (a) and (b)
b.
 receptor proteins.
d.
 None of the above
 60.
Sugar molecules can enter cells through the process of
a.
 exocytosis.
c.
 osmosis.
b.
 facilitated diffusion.
d.
 ion pumps.
 61.
Which of the following does not require energy?
a.
 diffusion
c.
 active transport
b.
 endocytosis
d.
 sodium-potassium pump
 62.
Unlike passive transport, active transport
a.
 requires energy.
b.
 moves substances down their concentration gradient.
c.
 does not involve carrier proteins.
d.
 All of the above
 63.
Both active transport and facilitated diffusion involve
a.
 ATP.
b.
 movement against a concentration gradient.
c.
 carrier proteins.
d.
 All of the above
 64.
Which of the following is a form of active transport?
a.
 osmosis
c.
 facilitated diffusion
b.
 diffusion
d.
 sodium-potassium pump
 65.
The sodium-potassium pump
a.
 is a carrier protein
c.
 is located in the cytoplasm of a cell.
b.
 uses passive transport.
d.
 transports sugar molecules.
 66.
The sodium-potassium pump usually pumps
a.
 potassium ions out of the cell.
b.
 sodium ions into the cell.
c.
 potassium ions into the cell.
d.
 only potassium ions and sugar molecules.
 67.
The sodium-potassium pump
a.
 increases the concentration of sodium ions inside a cell.
b.
 decreases the concentration of sodium ions inside a cell.
c.
 increases the concentration of potassium ions inside a cell.
d.
 Both (b) and (c)
 68.
Proteins and polysaccharides that are too large to move into a cell through diffusion or active transport move in by
a.
 exocytosis.
c.
 the sodium-potassium pump.
b.
 endocytosis.
d.
 None of the above
 69.
Molecules that are too large to be moved through the membrane can be transported into the cell by
a.
 osmosis.
c.
 exocytosis.
b.
 endocytosis.
d.
 diffusion.
 70.
Molecules that are too large to be moved across a cell membrane can be removed from the cell by
a.
 diffusion.
c.
 endocytosis.
b.
 exocytosis.
d.
 osmosis.
 71.
Ridding the cell of materials by discharging the materials in vesicles is called
a.
 osmosis.
c.
 exocytosis.
b.
 diffusion.
d.
 endocytosis.
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 72.
Refer to the illustration above. What happens when the structure labeled A binds to the structure labeled B?
a.
 Information is sent into the cell.
c.
 The cell begins to undergo mitosis.
b.
 Proteins enter the cell.
d.
 None of the above
 73.
Refer to the illustration above. What happens when the structure labeled A binds to the structure labeled B?
a.
 Information is sent into the cell.
c.
 The cell begins to swell.
b.
 Proteins enter the cell.
d.
 Ions enter the cell.
 74.
Refer to the illustration above. The structure labeled B in the diagram is an example of a(n)
a.
 channel protein.
c.
 receptor protein.
b.
 signal molecule.
d.
 ion pump.
 75.
Signal molecules bind to
a.
 carbohydrates.
c.
 receptor proteins.
b.
 marker proteins.
d.
 transport proteins.
 76.
When a signal molecule binds to a receptor protein, the receptor protein may
a.
 change the permeability of the membrane.
b.
 cause the formation of a second messenger molecule.
c.
 catalyze certain chemical reactions in the cell.
d.
 All of the above
 77.
Which of the following transmit information into a cell by binding to signal molecules?
a.
 channel proteins
c.
 marker proteins
b.
 receptor proteins
d.
 end proteins
 78.
cell membrane : cell ::
a.
 window : house
c.
 door : house
b.
 roof : house
d.
 wall : house
 79.
Which type of molecule forms the cell membrane?
a.
 protein
c.
 nucleic acid
b.
 phospholipid
d.
 carbohydrate
 80.
Phospholipids are molecules that have
a.
 one polar phosphate head and two polar fatty acid tails.
b.
 one polar phosphate head and two nonpolar fatty acid tails.
c.
 one polar phosphate head and one polar fatty acid tail.
d.
 one nonpolar phosphate head and two polar fatty acid tails.
 81.
The interior of the lipid bilayer of a cell membrane forms a nonpolar zone that
a.
 allows most polar molecules to pass through the membrane.
b.
 allows food to pass through the membrane.
c.
 repels ions and most polar molecules.
d.
 makes the membrane permeable to most molecules.
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 82.
Refer to the illustration above. The structure labeled A is composed of
a.
 lipids.
c.
 proteins.
b.
 carbohydrates.
d.
 DNA.
 83.
Refer to the illustration above. The structure labeled D is a(n)
a.
 cell-surface marker.
c.
 enzyme.
b.
 receptor protein.
d.
 transport protein.
 84.
Refer to the illustration above. The structure labeled C is a(n)
a.
 cell-surface marker.
c.
 enzyme.
b.
 receptor protein.
d.
 transport protein.
 85.
Proteins in the cell membrane that identify the cell are called
a.
 cell-surface markers.
c.
 enzymes.
b.
 receptor proteins.
d.
 transport proteins.
 86.
As a result of diffusion, the concentration of many types of substances
a.
 always remains greater inside a membrane.
b.
 eventually becomes balanced on both sides of a membrane.
c.
 always remains greater outside of a membrane.
d.
 becomes imbalanced on both sides of a membrane.
 87.
Diffusion is the movement of a substance
a.
 only through a lipid bilayer membrane.
b.
 from an area of low concentration to an area of higher concentration.
c.
 only in liquids.
d.
 from an area of high concentration to an area of lower concentration.
 88.
The dispersal of ink in a beaker of water is an example of
a.
 diffusion.
c.
 active transport.
b.
 osmosis.
d.
 endocytosis.
 89.
Proteins that serve as tunnels for specific substances through the lipid bilayer are
a.
 cell-surface markers.
c.
 receptor proteins.
b.
 channel proteins.
d.
 enzymes.
 90.
Sugar molecules cross the cell membrane by
a.
 active transport.
c.
 osmosis.
b.
 facilitated diffusion.
d.
 simple diffusion.
 91.
Which of the following does not require energy?
a.
 diffusion
c.
 active transport
b.
 endocytosis
d.
 sodium-potassium pump
 92.
Ions move through ion channels by
a.
 endocytosis.
c.
 passive transport.
b.
 simple diffusion.
d.
 active transport.
 93.
The diffusion of water into or out of a cell is called
a.
 solubility.
c.
 selective transport.
b.
 osmosis.
d.
 endocytosis.
 94.
Osmosis is a type of
a.
 active transport.
c.
 simple diffusion.
b.
 passive transport.
d.
 endocytosis.
 95.
How does water pass through the cell membrane?
a.
 directly through the lipid bilayer
b.
 through a water ion pump
c.
 through water carrier proteins
d.
 through channel proteins just for water
 96.
Which of the following statements about an isotonic solution and a cell is correct?
a.
 The solution has the same solute concentration that the cytoplasm does.
b.
 The solution has a higher solute concentration than the cytoplasm does.
c.
 A cell in the solution will lose water.
d.
 A cell in the solution will gain water.
 97.
Unlike passive transport, active transport
a.
 requires energy.
b.
 moves substances down their concentration gradient.
c.
 does not involve carrier proteins.
d.
 moves water across the cell membrane.
 98.
Both active transport and facilitated diffusion involve
a.
 ATP.
b.
 movement against a concentration gradient.
c.
 carrier proteins.
d.
 channel proteins.
 99.
Which of the following is a form of active transport?
a.
 osmosis
c.
 facilitated diffusion
b.
 simple diffusion
d.
 sodium-potassium pump
 100.
The sodium-potassium pump
a.
 is a carrier protein.
c.
 is located in the cytoplasm of a cell.
b.
 uses passive transport.
d.
 transports sugar molecules.
 101.
The sodium-potassium pump usually pumps
a.
 potassium ions out of the cell.
b.
 sodium ions into the cell.
c.
 potassium ions into the cell.
d.
 only potassium ions and sugar molecules.
 102.
How many potassium ions does the sodium-potassium pump move into a cell if it moves six sodium ions out of the cell?
a.
 two
c.
 six
b.
 four
d.
 eight
 103.
Proteins and polysaccharides that are too large to move into a cell through diffusion or active transport move in by
a.
 exocytosis.
c.
 the sodium-potassium pump.
b.
 endocytosis.
d.
 channel proteins.
 104.
Molecules that are too large to be moved across a cell membrane can be removed from the cell by
a.
 diffusion.
c.
 endocytosis.
b.
 exocytosis.
d.
 osmosis.
 105.
Removing materials from a cell in vesicles is called
a.
 osmosis.
c.
 exocytosis.
b.
 diffusion.
d.
 endocytosis.
 106.
Which of the following descriptions of hormones is correct?
a.
 signal molecules distributed throughout the body
b.
 signal molecules that affect all cells in the body
c.
 target molecules that communicate through direct contact
d.
 target molecules that originate outside the body
 107.
Signal molecules bind to
a.
 carbohydrates.
c.
 receptor proteins.
b.
 marker proteins.
d.
 transport proteins.
 108.
Which of the following transmit information into a cell by binding to signal molecules?
a.
 channel proteins
c.
 marker proteins
b.
 receptor proteins
d.
 signal proteins
 109.
What change takes place in the cell membrane if a signal molecule causes a transport protein to open?
a.
 permeability change
c.
 formation of a second messenger
b.
 activation of an enzyme
d.
 change in chemical reactions
 

Completion
Complete each statement.
 110.
The random motion of particles of a substance that causes the substance to move from an area of high concentration to an area of lower concentration is called ____________________.
 111.
The diffusion of ____________________ through cell membranes is called osmosis.
 112.
Substances always flow from an area of high concentration to an area of ____________________ concentration.
 113.
When the concentration of free water molecules is higher outside a cell than inside the cell, water will diffuse ____________________ the cell.
 114.
If a cell is placed in a(n) ____________________ solution, water will flow out of the cell.
 115.
If a cell is placed in a(n) ____________________ solution, water will flow into the cell.
 116.
If a cell is placed in a(n) ____________________ solution, water flows into the cell at a rate that is equal to the rate at which water flows out of the cell.
 117.
Diffusion of ions through ion channels is a form of ____________________ transport.
 118.
If the interior of a typical cell is negatively charged, ____________________ charged ions will not require energy to diffuse into the cell using an ion channel.
 119.
In facilitated diffusion, ____________________ proteins are used to transport substances down their concentration gradient.
 120.
In ____________________ ____________________, carrier proteins do not require energy to transport amino acids into a cell.
 121.
Carrier proteins ____________________ shape to transport sugars to the interior of cells.
 122.
A cell does not expend ____________________ when diffusion takes place.
 123.
Active transport requires the use of ____________________ by a cell.
 124.
The ____________________-____________________ pump transports ions against their concentration gradients.
 125.
The sodium-potassium pump uses energy supplied by ____________________.
 126.
The sodium-potassium pump prevents the accumulation of ____________________ ions inside the cell.
 127.
The movement of a substance into a cell by a vesicle is called ____________________.
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A
B
 128.
Refer to the illustration above. The process shown in figure B is called ____________________.
 129.
Refer to the illustration above. Cells often engulf extracellular particles and fluid, as shown in figure A. This is called ____________________.
 130.
Refer to the illustration above. The process shown in figure B is called ____________________.
 131.
Refer to the illustration above. The process shown in figure A is called ____________________.
 132.
Receptor proteins can change the ____________________ of the cell membrane.
 133.
Receptor proteins may act as ____________________, catalyzing certain chemical reactions inside the cell.
 134.
In the cell membrane, proteins that transmit information into the cell by responding to signal molecules are called ____________________.
 135.
One way cells maintain homeostasis is by controlling the movement of substances across the cell ____________________.
 136.
A(n) ____________________ is a specialized lipid made of a phosphate head and two fatty acid tails.
 137.
The phosphate head of a phospholipid is attracted to water because it is ____________________.
 138.
The fatty acid tails of a phospholipid are repelled by water because they are ____________________.
 139.
The phospholipids form a barrier through which only small, ____________________ substances can pass.
 140.
Ions and most polar molecules are repelled by the ____________________ interior of the lipid bilayer.
 141.
____________________ – ____________________ markers are attached to the cell surface and have sugars attached to their protein.
 142.
Proteins that aid in moving substances into and out of cells are called ____________________ proteins.
 143.
____________________ are proteins in the cell membrane that help with important biochemical reactions inside the cell.
 144.
____________________ proteins enable a cell to sense its surroundings by binding to certain substances outside the cell.
 145.
To reach equilibrium, substances always flow from an area of high concentration to an area of ____________________ concentration.
 146.
When one area has a higher concentration than another area does, a concentration ____________________ exists.
 147.
Substances diffuse through a cell membrane either through the lipid bilayer or through ____________________ proteins.
 148.
Oxygen and carbon dioxide pass through the lipid bilayer by ____________________ diffusion.
 149.
Diffusion of ions through ion channels is a form of ____________________ transport.
 150.
Carrier proteins change ____________________ to transport substances to the interior of cells.
 151.
A cell does not expend ____________________ when diffusion takes place.
 152.
The diffusion of ____________________ through cell membranes is called osmosis.
 153.
When the concentration of free water molecules is higher outside a cell than inside the cell, water will diffuse ____________________ the cell.
 154.
If a cell is placed in a(n) ____________________ solution, water will flow out of the cell.
 155.
If a cell is placed in a(n) ____________________ solution, water will flow into the cell.
 156.
If a cell is placed in a(n) ____________________ solution, water flows into the cell at a rate that is equal to the rate at which water flows out of the cell.
 157.
Active transport requires the use of ____________________ by a cell.
 158.
The ____________________ – ____________________ pump transports ions against their concentration gradients.
 159.
The sodium-potassium pump uses energy supplied by ____________________.
 160.
The sodium-potassium pump prevents the accumulation of ____________________ ions inside the cell.
 161.
The movement of a substance into a cell by a vesicle is called ____________________.
 162.
A signaling cell produces a signal that is detected by a ____________________ cell.
 163.
Light is an environmental ____________________ for the flowering of some plants.
 164.
In the cell membrane, proteins that bind to specific signal molecules and respond are called ____________________ proteins.
 165.
Receptor proteins can change the ____________________ of the cell membrane.
 166.
Receptor proteins may act as ____________________, triggering certain chemical reactions inside the cell.
 

Short Answer
 167.
In addition to its function as a gatekeeper, what are three other functions of the cell membrane?
 168.
What makes up the lipid bilayer?
 169.
In the lipid bilayer, what causes one layer of polar heads to face the cell’s cytoplasm and the other layer of heads to face the cell’s surroundings?
 170.
What characteristic of membrane proteins causes them to be held in the cell membrane?
 171.
What are four types of proteins in cell membranes?
 172.
What exists across a cell membrane if equilibrium is not reached?
 173.
What is the difference between how a molecule crosses the cell membrane in simple diffusion and in facilitated diffusion?
 174.
What are two types of transport proteins?
 175.
Why are some water molecules not free to move across the cell membrane?
 176.
Explain why osmosis is a form of facilitated diffusion.
 177.
What specific carrier protein moves sodium ions out of a cell and potassium ions into a cell?
 178.
What is the function of the cell membrane during endocytosis?
 179.
What are hormones, how are they distributed, and what cells do they affect?
 180.
What happens to a receptor protein once it binds to a signal molecule?
 181.
How can the cell’s response to a signal cause a permeability change?

 
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Multiple Choice
Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
 1.
Biology is the study of
a.
 minerals.
c.
 the weather.
b.
 life.
d.
 energy.
 2.
All organisms possess DNA. DNA
a.
 creates energy for cells.
b.
 allows sensitivity to environmental stimuli.
c.
 contains information for growth and development.
d.
 captures energy from the sun.
 3.
Instructions for traits that are passed from parents to offspring are known as
a.
 a species plan.
c.
 genes.
b.
 organ codes.
d.
 natural selections.
 4.
Homeostasis means
a.
 a change over long periods of time.
b.
 keeping things the same.
c.
 rapid change.
d.
 the same thing as evolution.
 5.
Ecology
a.
 refers to change in species over time.
b.
 refers to a delicate internal balance within organisms.
c.
 is inconsistent with evolution.
d.
 is the study of communities or organisms in relation to their environment.
 6.
Which of the following is not necessarily a characteristic of living things?
a.
 homeostasis
c.
 complexity
b.
 metabolism
d.
 reproduction
 7.
The smallest units that can carry on all the functions of life are called
a.
 molecules.
c.
 organelles.
b.
 cells.
d.
 species.
 8.
Living things
a.
 need energy for life processes.
b.
 have the ability to reproduce.
c.
 are composed of cells.
d.
 All of the above
 9.
All organisms are composed of
a.
 diatoms.
c.
 cells.
b.
 cellulose.
d.
 None of the above
 10.
All living things maintain a balance within their cells and the environment through the process of
a.
 growth.
c.
 homeostasis.
b.
 development.
d.
 evolution.
 11.
Which of the following is a characteristic of all living things?
a.
 movement
c.
 development
b.
 photosynthesis
d.
 cellular organization
 12.
Which of the following is not a partial explanation for our lack of understanding of many of the living things on Earth?
a.
 Many organisms are microscopic in size and therefore difficult to observe.
b.
 Many organisms are so different from other organisms that it is difficult to understand them.
c.
 Many organisms live in areas of the world that are difficult to explore.
d.
 Tropical rain forests contain many species, and it is difficult to find all of them in these dense forests.
 13.
A scientist noticed that in acidic pond water some salamanders developed with curved spines. This was a(n)
a.
 hypothesis.
c.
 observation.
b.
 theory.
d.
 control.
 14.
Which example of scientific methodology is incorrect?
a.
 observation—a number of people in a certain place dying of a disease outbreak
b.
 measurement—a record of the number of people with symptoms of a disease and the number of people who had died from the disease
c.
 analysis of data—comparison of the effects of mixing monkey cells with virus-containing blood in test tubes and the effects of mixing liquid from these test tubes with fresh monkey cells
d.
 inference making—identification of the Ebola virus as the cause of a disease by taking electron micrographs of substances found in the blood of persons affected with the disease
 15.
The English physician Ronald Ross wanted to try to find the cause of malaria. Based on his observations, Dr. Ross suggested that the Anopheles mosquito might spread malaria from person to person. This suggestion was a
a.
 prediction.
c.
 theory.
b.
 hypothesis.
d.
 scientific “truth.”
 16.
The English physician Ronald Ross knew that the parasite Plasmodium was always found in the blood of malaria patients. He thought that if the Anopheles mosquitoes were responsible for spreading malaria, then Plasmodium would be found in the mosquitoes. This idea was a
a.
 prediction.
c.
 theory.
b.
 hypothesis.
d.
 scientific “truth.”
 17.
Scientific hypotheses are most often tested by the process of
a.
 communicating.
c.
 experimenting.
b.
 inferring.
d.
 analyzing data.
 18.
A hypothesis is
a.
 a definite answer to a given problem.
b.
 a testable possible explanation of an observation.
c.
 a proven statement.
d.
 a concluding statement.
 19.
A unifying explanation for a broad range of observations is a
a.
 hypothesis.
c.
 prediction.
b.
 theory.
d.
 controlled experiment.
 20.
A hypothesis that does not explain an observation
a.
 is known as an inaccurate forecast.
b.
 often predicts a different observation.
c.
 is rejected.
d.
 None of the above
 21.
Scientists usually design experiments
a.
 with a good idea of the expected experimental results.
b.
 based on wild guesses.
c.
 in order to develop new laboratory tools.
d.
 All of the above
 22.
A scientific theory
a.
 is absolutely certain.
b.
 is unchangeable.
c.
 may be revised as new evidence is presented.
d.
 is a controlled experiment.
 23.
The word theory used in a scientific sense means
a.
 a highly tested, generally accepted principle.
b.
 a guess made with very little knowledge to support it.
c.
 an absolute scientific certainty.
d.
 None of the above
 24.
observation : hypothesis ::
a.
 theory : observation
c.
 hypothesis : experiment
b.
 guess : hypothesis
d.
 theory : control
 25.
Which of the following components of a scientific investigation would benefit from communication between scientists?
a.
 observing
c.
 analyzing data
b.
 measuring
d.
 All of the above
 26.
Typically, the order in which the steps of the scientific method are applied is
a.
 observations, predictions, hypothesis, controlled testing, theory, verification.
b.
 predictions, observations, hypothesis, theory, controlled testing, verification.
c.
 observations, hypothesis, predictions, controlled testing, theory, verification.
d.
 observations, hypothesis, predictions, controlled testing, verification, theory.
 27.
A light microscope that has an objective lens of 10 and an ocular lens of 20 has a magnification of
a.
 30.
c.
 300.
b.
 200.
d.
 2000.
 28.
Which of the following is not a correct association between an SI base unit abbreviation and its base quantity?
a.
 A—area
b.
 m—length
c.
 s—time
d.
 mol—amount of a substance
 29.
Which of the following is not an example of good laboratory practice?
a.
 working alone in the lab
b.
 asking permission before using equipment
c.
 working with a partner in the lab
d.
 wearing goggles in the lab
 30.
Scientists share their research results by
a.
 publishing in scientific journals.
b.
 presenting at scientific meetings.
c.
 avoiding conflicts of interest.
d.
 Both a and b
 

Completion
Complete each statement.
 31.
____________________ is the study of the interaction of organisms with their environment and with each other.
 32.
To function properly, all living things must maintain a constant internal environment through the process of ____________________.
 33.
An educated guess, or a(n) ____________________, may be tested by experimentation.
 34.
Stating in advance the result that may be obtained from testing a hypothesis is called ____________________.
 35.
A unifying explanation for a broad range of observations is a ____________________.
 36.
A ____________________ experiment is one in which the condition suspected to cause the effect is compared to the same situation without the suspected condition.
 37.
The base unit for length in the Système International d’Unités (International System of Units) is the ____________________.
 38.
A ____________________ electron microscope passes a beam of electrons over a specimen’s surface, whereas a ____________________ electron microscope passes a beam of electrons through a thin slice of a specimen.
 

Problem
 39.
Some scientists conducted an experiment in which they evaluated various measurements of human health in people who drank at least one cup of coffee a day. They found no significant differences in these health indicators between the subjects who drank only one cup of coffee a day and those who drank as many as 20 cups a day. They concluded that coffee has no adverse effects on human health. Write your answers to the following in the spaces below.
a. What were the independent and dependent variables in this experiment?
b. Was this a controlled experiment? If so, what were the control and experimental groups?
c. Do you agree with the conclusion the scientists drew from their results? Why or why not?
 

Essay
 40.
Briefly discuss some of the major themes in biology that we will examine this year. Write your answer in the space below.
 41.
Name five characteristics that are considered distinct properties of all living things. Write your answer in the space below.
 42.
Toads that live in hot, dry regions bury themselves in the soil during the day. How might this be important to the toad? Write your answer in the space below.
 43.
The results of an experiment do not support the hypothesis that the experiment was designed to test. Was the experiment a waste of time? Explain. Write your answer in the space below.
 44.
Why is it important to study biology even if you are not planning a career in biology? Write your answer in the space below.

 
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Multiple Choice
Identify the choice that best completes the statement or answers the question.
 1.
Pea plants were particularly well suited for use in Mendel’s breeding experiments for all of the following reasons except that
a.
 peas show easily observed variations in a number of characters, such as pea shape and flower color.
b.
 it is possible to completely control matings between different pea plants.
c.
 it is possible to obtain large numbers of progeny from any given cross.
d.
 peas have an unusually long generation time.
e.
 many of the observable characters that vary in pea plants are controlled by single genes.
 2.
A plant with purple flowers is allowed to self-pollinate. Generation after generation, it produces purple flowers. This is an example of
a.
 hybridization.
b.
 incomplete dominance.
c.
 true-breeding.
d.
 the law of segregation.
e.
 polygenetics.
 3.
Which of the following statements about Mendel’s breeding experiments is correct?
a.
 None of the parental (P) plants were true-breeding.
b.
 All of the F2 progeny showed a phenotype that was intermediate between the two parental (P) phenotypes.
c.
 Half of the F1 progeny had the same phenotype as one of the parental (P) plants, and the other half had the same phenotype as the other parent.
d.
 All of the F1 progeny resembled one of the parental (P) plants, but only some of the F2 progeny did.
e.
 none of the above
 4.
What is the difference between a monohybrid cross and a dihybrid cross?
a.
 A monohybrid cross involves a single parent, whereas a dihybrid cross involves two parents.
b.
 A monohybrid cross produces a single progeny, whereas a dihybrid cross produces two progeny.
c.
 A monohybrid cross involves organisms that are heterozygous for a single character, whereas a dihybrid cross involves organisms that are heterozygous for two characters.
d.
 A monohybrid cross is performed only once, whereas a dihybrid cross is performed twice.
e.
 A monohybrid cross results in a 9:3:3:1 ratio whereas a dihybrid cross gives a 3:1 ratio.
 5.
A cross between homozygous purple-flowered and homozygous white-flowered pea plants results in offspring with purple flowers. This demonstrates
a.
 the blending model of genetics.
b.
 true-breeding.
c.
 dominance.
d.
 a dihybrid cross.
e.
 the mistakes made by Mendel.
 6.
The F1 offspring of Mendel’s classic pea cross always looked like one of the two parental varieties because
a.
 one allele was completely dominant over another.
b.
 each allele affected phenotypic expression.
c.
 the traits blended together during fertilization.
d.
 no genes interacted to produce the parental phenotype.
e.
 different genes interacted to produce the parental phenotype.
 7.
What was the most significant conclusion that Gregor Mendel drew from his experiments with pea plants?
a.
 There is considerable genetic variation in garden peas.
b.
 Traits are inherited in discrete units, and are not the results of “blending.”
c.
 Recessive genes occur more frequently in the F1 than do dominant ones.
d.
 Genes are composed of DNA.
e.
 An organism that is homozygous for many recessive traits is at a disadvantage.
 8.
Which of the following is (are) true for alleles?
a.
 They can be identical or different for any given gene in a somatic cell.
b.
 They can be dominant or recessive.
c.
 They can represent alternative forms of a gene.
d.
 Only A and B are correct.
e.
 A, B, and C are correct.
 9.
What is genetic cross between an individual showing a dominant phenotype (but of unknown genotype) and a homozygous recessive individual called?
a.
 a self-cross
b.
 a testcross
c.
 a hybrid cross
d.
 an F1 cross
e.
 a dihybrid cross
 10.
How many unique gametes could be produced through independent assortment by an individual with the genotype AaBbCCDdEE?
a.
 4
b.
 8
c.
 16
d.
 32
e.
 64
 11.
Two plants are crossed, resulting in offspring with a 3:1 ratio for a particular trait. This suggests
a.
 that the parents were true-breeding for contrasting traits.
b.
 incomplete dominance.
c.
 that a blending of traits has occurred.
d.
 that the parents were both heterozygous.
e.
 that each offspring has the same alleles.
 12.
Two characters that appear in a 9:3:3:1 ratio in the F2 generation should have which of the following properties?
a.
 Each of the characters is controlled by a single gene.
b.
 The genes controlling the characters obey the law of independent assortment.
c.
 Each of the genes controlling the characters has two alleles.
d.
 Only A and C are correct.
e.
 A, B, and C are correct.
 13.
A 9:3:3:1 phenotypic ratio is characteristic of which of the following?
a.
 a monohybrid cross
b.
 a dihybrid cross
c.
 a trihybrid cross
d.
 linked genes
e.
 both A and D
 14.
A sexually reproducing animal has two unlinked genes, one for head shape (H). and one for tail length (T). Its genotype is HhTt. Which of the following genotypes is possible in a gamete from this organism?
a.
 HT
b.
 Hh
c.
 HhTt
d.
 T
e.
 tt
 15.
It was important that Mendel examined not just the F1 generation in his breeding experiments, but the F2 generation as well, because
a.
 he obtained very few F1 progeny, making statistical analysis difficult.
b.
 parental traits that were not observed in the F1 reappeared in the F2, suggesting that the traits did not truly disappear in the F1.
c.
 analysis of the F1 progeny would have allowed him to discover the law of segregation, but not the law of independent assortment.
d.
 the dominant phenotypes were visible in the F2 generation, but not in the F1.
e.
 all of the above
 16.
When crossing a homozygous recessive with a heterozygote, what is the chance of getting an offspring with the homozygous recessive phenotype?
a.
 0%
b.
 25%
c.
 50%
d.
 75%
e.
 100%

Use the diagram and description below to answer the following question.

In a particular plant, leaf color is controlled by gene D. Plants with the dominant allele D have dark green leaves, and plants with the homozygous recessive dd genotype have light green leaves. A true-breeding dark-leaved plant is crossed with a light-leaved one, and the F1 offspring is allowed to self-pollinate. The predicted outcome of this cross is diagrammed in the Punnett square shown below, where 1, 2, 3, and 4 represent the genotypes corresponding to each box within the square.

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 17.
Which of the boxes marked 1-4 correspond to plants with dark leaves?
a.
 1 only
b.
 1 and 2
c.
 2 and 3
d.
 4 only
e.
 1, 2, and 3
 18.
Which of the boxes correspond to plants with a heterozygous genotype?
a.
 1
b.
 1 and 2
c.
 1, 2, and 3
d.
 2 and 3
e.
 2, 3, and 4
 19.
Which of the plants will be true-breeding?
a.
 1 and 4
b.
 2 and 3
c.
 1-4
d.
 1 only
e.
 none
 20.
P = purple, pp = white. The offspring of a cross between two heterozygous purple-flowering plants (Pp Pp) results in
a.
 all purple-flowered plants.
b.
 purple-flowered plants and white-flowered plants.
c.
 two types of white-flowered plants: PP and Pp.
d.
 all white-flowered plants.
e.
 all pink-flowered plants.
 21.
Mendel accounted for the observation that traits which had disappeared in the F1 generation reappeared in the F2 generation by proposing that
a.
 new mutations were frequently generated in the F2 progeny, “reinventing” traits that had been lost in the F1.
b.
 the mechanism controlling the appearance of traits was different between the F1 and the F2 plants.
c.
 traits can be dominant or recessive, and the recessive traits were obscured by the dominant ones in the F1.
d.
 the traits were lost in the F1 due to blending of the parental traits.
e.
 members of the F1 generation had only one allele for each character, but members of the F2 had two alleles for each character.
 22.
What are Punnett squares used for?
a.
 predicting the result of genetic crosses between organisms of known genotypes
b.
 determining the DNA sequence of a given gene
c.
 identifying the gene locus where allelic variations are possible
d.
 testing for the presence of the recessive allele
e.
 more than one of the above
 23.
Which of the following is false, regarding the law of segregation?
a.
 It states that each of two alleles for a given trait segregate into different gametes.
b.
 It can be explained by the segregation of homologous chromosomes during meiosis.
c.
 It can account for the 3:1 ratio seen in the F2 generation of Mendel’s crosses.
d.
 It can be used to predict the likelihood of transmission of certain genetic diseases within families.
e.
 It is a method that can be used to determine the number of chromosomes in a plant.
 24.
The fact that all seven of the pea plant traits studied by Mendel obeyed the principle of independent assortment means that
a.
 none of the traits obeyed the law of segregation.
b.
 the diploid number of chromosomes in the pea plants was 7.
c.
 all of the genes controlling the traits were located on the same chromosome.
d.
 all of the genes controlling the traits behaved as if they were on different chromosomes.
e.
 the formation of gametes in plants occurs by mitosis only.
 25.
Black fur in mice (B) is dominant to brown fur (b) Short tails (T) are dominant to long tails (t). What fraction of the progeny of the cross BbTt BBtt will have black fur and long tails?
a.
 1/16
b.
 3/16
c.
 3/8
d.
 1/2
e.
 9/16
 26.
In certain plants, tall is dominant to short. If a heterozygous plant is crossed with a homozygous tall plant, what is the probability that the offspring will be short?
a.
 1/2
b.
 1/4
c.
 0
d.
 1
e.
 1/6
 27.
A couple has three children, all of whom have brown eyes and blond hair. Both parents are homozygous for brown eyes (BB) but one is a blond (rr) and the other is a redhead (Rr). What is the probability that their next child will be a brown-eyed redhead?
a.
 1/16
b.
 1/8
c.
 1/4
d.
 1/2
e.
 1
 28.
Two true-breeding stocks of pea plants are crossed. One parent has red, axial flowers and the other has white, terminal flowers; all F1 individuals have red, axial flowers. If 1,000 F2 offspring resulted from the cross, approximately how many of them would you expect to have red, terminal flowers? (Assume independent assortment).
a.
 65
b.
 190
c.
 250
d.
 565
e.
 750
 29.
In a cross AaBbCc AaBbCc, what is the probability of producing the genotype AABBCC?
a.
 1/4
b.
 1/8
c.
 1/16
d.
 1/32
e.
 1/64
 30.
Given the parents AABBCc AabbCc, assume simple dominance and independent assortment. What proportion of the progeny will be expected to phenotypically resemble the first parent?
a.
 1/4
b.
 1/8
c.
 3/4
d.
 3/8
e.
 1
 31.
A 1:2:1 phenotypic ratio in the F2 generation of a monohybrid cross is a sign of
a.
 complete dominance.
b.
 multiple alleles.
c.
 incomplete dominance.
d.
 polygenic inheritance.
e.
 pleiotropy.

Refer to the result below to answer the following questions.

A tall plant is crossed with a short plant, and the progeny are all intermediate in size between the two parental plants.
 32.
This could be an example of
a.
 incomplete dominance.
b.
 polygenic inheritance.
c.
 complete dominance.
d.
 A and B
e.
 B and C
 33.
If the intermediate F1 progeny were allowed to self-pollinate, and the F2 progeny were also intermediate in size, but following a normal distribution, this would suggest
a.
 incomplete dominance.
b.
 polygenic inheritance.
c.
 complete dominance.
d.
 a strong environmental influence.
e.
 codominance.
 34.
If the intermediate F1 progeny were allowed to self-pollinate, and 25% of the F2 progeny were tall, 50% were intermediate in size, and 25% were short, this would suggest
a.
 incomplete dominance.
b.
 polygenic inheritance.
c.
 complete dominance.
d.
 pleiotropy.
e.
 multifactorial inheritance.
 35.
In snapdragons, heterozygotes have pink flowers, whereas homozygotes have red or white flowers. When plants with red flowers are crossed with plants with white flowers, what proportion of the offspring will have pink flowers?
a.
 0%
b.
 25%
c.
 50%
d.
 75%
e.
 100%
 36.
Tallness (T) is dominant to dwarfness (t), while red (R) flower color is dominant to white (r). The heterozygous condition results in pink (Rr) flower color. A dwarf, red snapdragon is crossed with a plant homozygous for tallness and white flowers. What are the genotype and phenotype of the F1 individuals?
a.
 ttRr-dwarf and pink
b.
 ttrr-dwarf and white
c.
 TtRr-tall and red
d.
 TtRr-tall and pink
e.
 TTRR-tall and red
 37.
Skin color in a fish is inherited via a single gene with four different alleles. How many different types of gametes would be possible in this system?
a.
 1
b.
 2
c.
 4
d.
 8
e.
 16
 38.
In cattle, roan coat color (mixed red and white hairs) occurs in the heterozygous (Rr) offspring of red (RR) and white (rr) homozygotes. Which of the following crosses would produce offspring in the ratio of 1 red:2 roan:1 white?
a.
 red white
b.
 roan roan
c.
 white roan
d.
 red roan
e.
 The answer cannot be determined from the information provided.
 39.
The relationship between genes S and N is an example of
a.
 incomplete dominance.
b.
 epistasis.
c.
 complete dominance.
d.
 pleiotropy.
e.
 codominance.
 40.
A cross between a true-breeding sharp-spined cactus and a spineless cactus would produce
a.
 all sharp-spined progeny.
b.
 50% sharp-spined, 50% dull-spined progeny.
c.
 25% sharp-spined, 50% dull-spined, 25% spineless progeny
d.
 all spineless progeny
e.
 It is impossible to determine the phenotypes of the progeny.
 41.
If doubly heterozygous SsNn cactuses were allowed to self-pollinate, the F2 would segregate in which of the following ratios?
a.
 3 sharp-spined : 1 spineless
b.
 1 sharp-spined : 2 dull-spined : 1 spineless
c.
 1 sharp spined : 1 dull-spined : 1 spineless
d.
 1 sharp-spined : 1 dull-spined
e.
 9 sharp-spined : 3 dull-spined : 4 spineless

Use the information below to answer the following questions.

Feather color in budgies is determined by two different genes Y and B. YYBB, YyBB, or YYBb is green; yyBB or yyBb is blue; YYbb or Yybb is yellow; and yybb is white.
 42.
A blue budgie is crossed with a white budgie. Which of the following results is not possible?
a.
 green offspring
b.
 yellow offspring
c.
 blue offspring
d.
 A and B
e.
 A, B, and C
 43.
Two blue budgies were crossed. Over the years, they produced 22 offspring, 5 of which were white. What are the most likely genotypes for the two blue budgies?
a.
 yyBB and yyBB
b.
 yyBB and yyBb
c.
 yyBb and yyBb
d.
 yyBB and yybb
e.
 yyBb and yybb
 44.

Three babies were mixed up in a hospital. After consideration of the data below, which of the following represent the correct baby and parent combinations?

Couple #
Blood Groups		 I
A and A		 II
A and B		 III
B and O
Baby #
Blood Groups		 1
B		 2
O		 3
AB
a.
 I-3, II-1, III-2
b.
 I-1, II-3, III-2
c.
 I-2, II-3, III-1
d.
 I-2, II-1, III-3
e.
 I-3, II-2, III-1

Use the following information to answer the questions below.

A woman who has blood type A, has a daughter who is type O positive and a son who is type B negative. Rh positive is a simple dominant trait over Rh negative.
 45.
Which of the following is a possible genotype for the son?
a.
 IBIB
b.
 IBIA
c.
 ii
d.
 IBi
e.
 IAIA
 46.
Which of the following is a possible genotype for the mother?
a.
 IAIA
b.
 IBIB
c.
 ii
d.
 IAi
e.
 IAIB
 47.
Which of the following is a possible phenotype for the father?
a.
 A
b.
 O
c.
 B
d.
 AB
e.
 impossible to determine
 48.
Which of the following is the probable genotype for the mother?
a.
 IAIARR
b.
 IAIARr
c.
 IAirr
d.
 IAiRr
e.
 IAiRR
 49.
Which of the following is a possible phenotype of the father?
a.
 A negative
b.
 O negative
c.
 B positive
d.
 A positive
e.
 O positive
 50.
What is the chromosomal system for determining sex in mammals?
a.
 A
b.
 B
c.
 C
d.
 D
e.
 E
 51.
What is the chromosomal system for sex determination in grasshoppers and certain other insects?
a.
 A
b.
 B
c.
 C
d.
 D
e.
 E
 52.
What is the chromosomal system for sex determination in birds?
a.
 A
b.
 B
c.
 C
d.
 D
e.
 E
 53.
What is the chromosomal system of sex determination in most species of ants and bees?
a.
 A
b.
 B
c.
 C
d.
 D
e.
 E

Use the terms listed below to answer the following questions. Each term may be used once, more than once, or not at all.

A. incomplete dominance
B. multiple alleles
C. pleiotropy
D. epistasis
 54.
the ability of a single gene to have multiple phenotypic effects
a.
 A
b.
 B
c.
 C
d.
 D
 55.
the ABO blood group system
a.
 A
b.
 B
c.
 C
d.
 D
 56.
the phenotype of the heterozygote differs from the phenotypes of both homozygotes
a.
 A
b.
 B
c.
 C
d.
 D
 57.
cystic fibrosis affects the lungs, the pancreas, the digestive system, and other organs, resulting in symptoms ranging from breathing difficulties to recurrent infections
a.
 A
b.
 B
c.
 C
d.
 D
 58.
Which of the following is an example of polygenic inheritance?
a.
 pink flowers in snapdragons
b.
 the ABO blood groups in humans
c.
 Huntington’s disease in humans
d.
 white and purple flower color in peas
e.
 skin pigmentation in humans
 59.
Hydrangea plants of the same genotype are planted in a large flower garden. Some of the plants produce blue flowers and others pink flowers. This can be best explained by
a.
 environmental factors such as soil pH.
b.
 the allele for blue hydrangea being completely dominant.
c.
 the alleles being codominant.
d.
 the fact that a mutation has occurred.
e.
 acknowledging that multiple alleles are involved.

Use the information below to answer the following questions.

A woman and her spouse both show the normal phenotype for pigmentation, but both had one parent who was an albino. Albinism is an autosomal recessive trait.
 60.
What is the probability that their first child will be an albino?
a.
 0
b.
 1/4
c.
 1/2
d.
 3/4
e.
 1
 61.
If their first two children have normal pigmentation, what is the probability that their third child will be an albino?
a.
 0
b.
 1/4
c.
 1/2
d.
 3/4
e.
 1
 62.
Huntington’s disease is caused by a dominant allele. If one of your parents has the disease, what is the probability that you, too, will have the disease?
a.
 1
b.
 3/4
c.
 1/2
d.
 1/4
e.
 0
 63.
A woman has six sons. The chance that her next child will be a daughter is
a.
 1.
b.
 0.
c.
 1/2.
d.
 1/6.
e.
 5/6.

The pedigree chart below is for a family, some of whose members exhibit the recessive trait, wooly hair. Affected individuals are indicated by an open square or circle. Use the chart to answer the following questions.

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 64.
What is the genotype of individual B-5?
a.
 WW
b.
 Ww
c.
 ww
d.
 WW or ww
e.
 ww or Ww
 65.
What is the likelihood that the progeny of D-3 and D-4 will have wooly hair?
a.
 0%
b.
 25%
c.
 50%
d.
 75%
e.
 100%
 66.
What is the probability that individual C-1 is Ww?
a.
 3/4
b.
 1/4
c.
 2/4
d.
 2/3
e.
 1
 67.
People with sickle-cell trait
a.
 are heterozygous for the sickle-cell allele.
b.
 are usually healthy.
c.
 have increased resistance to malaria.
d.
 produce normal and abnormal hemoglobin.
e.
 all of the above
 68.
When a disease is said to have a multifactorial basis, it means that
a.
 many factors, both genetic and environmental, contribute to the disease.
b.
 it is caused by a gene with a large number of alleles.
c.
 it affects a large number of people.
d.
 it has many different symptoms.
e.
 it tends to skip a generation.
 69.
Which of the following terms is least related to the others?
a.
 pedigree
b.
 karyotype
c.
 amniocentesis
d.
 chorionic villus sampling
e.
 epistasis

Use the answers below to answer the following questions. Each answer may be used once, more than once, or not at all.

A. Huntington’s disease
B. Tay-Sachs disease
C. phenylketonuria
D. cystic fibrosis
E. sickle-cell disease
 70.
Substitution of the “wrong” amino acid in the hemoglobin protein results in this disorder.
a.
 A
b.
 B
c.
 C
d.
 D
e.
 E
 71.
Individuals with this disorder are unable to metabolize certain lipids, affecting proper brain development. Affected individuals die in early childhood.
a.
 A
b.
 B
c.
 C
d.
 D
e.
 E
 72.
This is caused by a dominant single gene defect and generally does not appear until the individual is 35-45 years of age.
a.
 A
b.
 B
c.
 C
d.
 D
e.
 E
 73.
Effects of this recessive disorder can be completely overcome by regulating the diet of the affected individual.
a.
 A
b.
 B
c.
 C
d.
 D
e.
 E
 74.
This results from a defect in membrane proteins that normally function in chloride ion transport.
a.
 A
b.
 B
c.
 C
d.
 D
e.
 E
 75.
Which of the following techniques involves the preparation of a karyotype?
a.
 amniocentesis
b.
 chorionic villus sampling
c.
 fetoscopy
d.
 A and B only
e.
 A, B, and C
 76.
Chromosomes and genes share all of the following characteristics except that
a.
 they are both present in pairs in all diploid cells.
b.
 they both undergo segregation during meiosis.
c.
 their copy numbers in the cell decrease after meiosis, and increase during fertilization.
d.
 they are both copied during the S phase of the cell cycle.
e.
 they both pair up with their homologues during prophase of mitosis.
 77.
The improvement of microscopy techniques in the late 1800s set the stage for the emergence of modern genetics because
a.
 it revealed new and unanticipated features of Mendel’s pea plant varieties.
b.
 it allowed biologists to study meiosis and mitosis, revealing the parallels between the behaviors of genes and chromosomes.
c.
 it allowed scientists to see the DNA present within chromosomes.
d.
 it led to the discovery of mitochondria.
e.
 All of the above are true.
 78.
When Thomas Hunt Morgan crossed his red-eyed F1 generation flies to each other, the F2 generation included both red- and white-eyed flies. Remarkably, all the white-eyed flies were male. What was the explanation for this result?
a.
 The involved gene was on the X chromosome.
b.
 The involved gene was on the Y chromosome.
c.
 The involved gene was on an autosome.
d.
 Other male-specific factors influence eye color in flies.
e.
 Other female-specific factors influence eye color in flies.
 79.
Which of the following statements is (are) true?
a.
 The closer two genes are on a chromosome, the higher the probability that a crossover will occur between them.
b.
 The observed frequency of recombination of two genes that are far apart from each other has a maximum value of 50%.
c.
 Two of the traits that Mendel studied-seed color and flower color-are linked on the same chromosome.
d.
 Only B and C are correct.
e.
 A, B, and C are correct.
 80.
How would one explain a testcross involving F1 dihybrid flies in which more parental-type offspring than recombinant-type offspring are produced?
a.
 The two genes are linked.
b.
 The two genes are unlinked.
c.
 Recombination did not occur in the cell during meiosis.
d.
 The testcross was improperly performed.
e.
 Both of the characters are controlled by more than one gene.
 81.
New combinations of linked genes are due to which of the following?
a.
 nondisjunction
b.
 crossing over
c.
 independent assortment
d.
 mixing of sperm and egg
e.
 both A and C
 82.
What does a frequency of recombination of 50% indicate?
a.
 The two genes likely are located on different chromosomes.
b.
 All of the offspring have combinations of traits that match one of the two parents.
c.
 The genes are located on sex chromosomes.
d.
 Abnormal meiosis has occurred.
e.
 Independent assortment is hindered.

The following questions refer to the data and figures below.

CROSS I. Purebred lines of wild-type fruit flies (gray body and normal wings) are mated to flies with black bodies and vestigial wings.

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F1 offspring all have a normal phenotype.

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CROSS II. F1 flies are crossed with flies recessive for both traits (a testcross).

Resulting Offspring Normal Percentage
Gray body; normal wings
575
25.1
Black body; vestigial wings
571
24.9
Black body; normal wings
577
25.2
Gray body; vestigial wings
568
24.8

KEY:
A. CROSS I results give evidence supporting the statement.
B. CROSS I results give evidence against the statement.
C. CROSS II results give evidence supporting the statement.
D. CROSS II results give evidence against the statement.
E. Neither CROSS I nor CROSS II results support the statement.
 83.
Vestigial wings are a recessive trait.
a.
 A
b.
 B
c.
 C
d.
 D
e.
 E
 84.
The genes for body color and wing shape are linked.
a.
 A
b.
 B
c.
 C
d.
 D
e.
 E
 85.
An F1 cross should produce flies that will fall into a Mendelian 9:3:3:1 ratio.
a.
 A
b.
 B
c.
 C
d.
 D
e.
 E
 86.
There are 25 centimorgans (map units) between the genes for body color and wing shape.
a.
 A
b.
 B
c.
 C
d.
 D
e.
 E
 87.
A 0.1% frequency of recombination is observed
a.
 only in sex chromosomes.
b.
 only on genetic maps of viral chromosomes.
c.
 on unlinked chromosomes.
d.
 in any two genes on different chromosomes.
e.
 in genes located very close to one another on the same chromosome.
 88.

The following is a map of four genes on a chromosome:

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Between which two genes would you expect the highest frequency of recombination?

a.
 A and W
b.
 W and E
c.
 E and G
d.
 A and E
e.
 A and G
 89.
The reason that linked genes are inherited together is that
a.
 they are located on the same chromosome.
b.
 the number of genes in a cell is greater than the number of chromosomes.
c.
 chromosomes are unbreakable.
d.
 alleles are paired.
e.
 genes align that way during metaphase I.
 90.
What is the mechanism for the production of genetic recombinants?
a.
 X inactivation
b.
 methylation of cytosine
c.
 crossing over and independent assortment
d.
 nondisjunction
e.
 deletions and duplications during meiosis
 91.
There is good evidence for linkage when
a.
 two genes occur together in the same gamete.
b.
 a gene is associated with a specific phenotype.
c.
 two genes work together to control a specific characteristic.
d.
 genes do not segregate independently during meiosis.
e.
 two characteristics are caused by a single gene.

Refer to the figure below to answer the following questions.

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 92.
In a series of mapping experiments, the recombination frequencies for four different linked genes of Drosophila were determined as shown in the figure. What is the order of these genes on a chromosome map?
a.
 rb-cn-vg-b
b.
 vg-b-rb-cn
c.
 cn-rb-b-vg
d.
 b-rb-cn-vg
e.
 vg-cn-b-rb
 93.
Which of the following two genes are closest on a genetic map of Drosophila?
a.
 b and vg
b.
 vg and cn
c.
 rb and cn
d.
 cn and b
e.
 b and rb
X, Y, and Z are three genes in Drosophila. The recombination frequencies for two of the three genes are shown below.

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 94.
Genes X and Y could be
a.
 located on different chromosomes.
b.
 located very near to each other on the same chromosome.
c.
 located far from each other on the same chromosome.
d.
 both A and B
e.
 both A and C
 95.
If the recombination frequency for Y and Z was found to be 50%, this would mean that
a.
 genes X and Y are on the same chromosome.
b.
 genes X and Y are on different chromosomes.
c.
 genes Y and Z are on different chromosomes.
d.
 both A and C.
e.
 both B and C
 96.
Which of the following is true regarding linkage maps? They
a.
 always have a total of 100 map units.
b.
 can be used to pinpoint the precise physical position of a gene on a chromosome.
c.
 are a genetic map based on recombination frequencies.
d.
 require preparation of karyotypes.
e.
 reflect the frequency of crossing over between X and Y chromosomes.
 97.
The frequency of crossing over between any two linked genes is
a.
 higher if they are recessive.
b.
 different between males and females.
c.
 determined by their relative dominance.
d.
 the same as if they were not linked.
e.
 proportional to the distance between them.
 98.
Sturtevant provided genetic evidence for the existence of four pairs of chromosomes in Drosophila by showing that
a.
 there are four major functional classes of genes in Drosophila.
b.
 Drosophila genes cluster into four distinct groups of linked genes.
c.
 the overall number of genes in Drosophila is a multiple of four.
d.
 the entire Drosophila genome has approximately 400 map units.
e.
 Drosophila genes have, on average, four different alleles.
 99.
Map units on a linkage map cannot be relied upon to calculate physical distances on a chromosome because
a.
 the frequency of crossing over varies along the length of the chromosome.
b.
 the relationship between recombination frequency and map units is different in every individual.
c.
 physical distances between genes change during the course of the cell cycle.
d.
 the gene order on the chromosomes is slightly different in every individual.
e.
 all of the above
 100.
A map of a chromosome that includes the positions of genes relative to visible chromosomal features, such as stained bands, is called a
a.
 linkage map.
b.
 physical map.
c.
 recombination map.
d.
 cytogenetic map.
e.
 banded map.
 101.
Males are more often affected by sex-linked traits than females because
a.
 males are hemizygous for the X chromosome.
b.
 male hormones such as testosterone often exacerbate the effects of mutations on the X chromosome.
c.
 female hormones such as estrogen often compensate for the effects of mutations on the X.
d.
 X chromosomes in males generally have more mutations than X chromosomes in females.
e.
 mutations on the Y chromosome often exacerbate the effects of X-linked mutations.
 102.
SRY is
a.
 a gene present on the Y chromosome that triggers male development.
b.
 a gene present on the X chromosome that triggers female development.
c.
 an autosomal gene that is required for the expression of genes on the Y chromosome.
d.
 an autosomal gene that is required for the expression of genes on the X chromosome.
e.
 required for development, and males or females lacking the gene do not survive past early childhood.
 103.
In cats, black fur color is caused by an X-linked allele; the other allele at this locus causes orange color. The heterozygote is tortoiseshell. What kinds of offspring would you expect from the cross of a black female and an orange male?
a.
 tortoiseshell female; tortoiseshell male
b.
 black female; orange male
c.
 orange female; orange male
d.
 tortoiseshell female; black male
e.
 orange female; black male
 104.
Red-green color blindness is a sex-linked recessive trait in humans. Two people with normal color vision have a color-blind son. What are the genotypes of the parents?
a.
 XcXc and XcY
b.
 XcXc and XCY
c.
 XCXC and XcY
d.
 XCXC and XCY
e.
 XCXc and XCY
 105.
In the following list, which term is least related to the others?
a.
 Duchenne muscular dystrophy
b.
 autosome
c.
 sex-linked genes
d.
 color blindness
e.
 hemophilia
 106.
Cinnabar eyes is a sex-linked recessive characteristic in fruit flies. If a female having cinnabar eyes is crossed with a wild-type male, what percentage of the F1 males will have cinnabar eyes?
a.
 0%
b.
 25%
c.
 50%
d.
 75%
e.
 100%
 107.
Most calico cats are female because
a.
 a male inherits only one of the two X-linked genes controlling hair color.
b.
 the males die during embryonic development.
c.
 the Y chromosome has a gene blocking orange coloration.
d.
 only females can have Barr bodies.
e.
 multiple crossovers on the Y chromosome prevent orange pigment production.
 108.
A recessive allele on the X chromosome is responsible for red-green color blindness in humans. A woman with normal vision whose father is color-blind marries a color-blind male. What is the probability that a son of this couple will be color-blind?
a.
 0
b.
 1/4
c.
 1/2
d.
 3/4
e.
 1
 109.
In birds, sex is determined by a ZW chromosome scheme. Males are ZZ and females are ZW. A lethal recessive allele that causes death of the embryo is sometimes present on the Z chromosome in pigeons. What would be the sex ratio in the offspring of a cross between a male that is heterozygous for the lethal allele and a normal female?
a.
 2:1 male to female
b.
 1:2 male to female
c.
 1:1 male to female
d.
 4:3 male to female
e.
 3:1 male to female
 110.
A man who carries an X-linked allele will pass it on to
a.
 all of his daughters.
b.
 half of his daughters.
c.
 all of his sons.
d.
 half of his sons.
e.
 all of his children.

Refer to the information below to answer the following questions.

An achondroplastic male dwarf with normal vision marries a color-blind woman of normal height. The man’s father was six-feet tall, and both the woman’s parents were of average height. Achondroplastic dwarfism is autosomal dominant, and red-green color blindness is X-linked recessive.
 111.
How many of their daughters might be expected to be color-blind dwarfs?
a.
 all
b.
 none
c.
 half
d.
 one out of four
e.
 three out of four
 112.
How many of their sons would be color-blind and of normal height?
a.
 all
b.
 none
c.
 half
d.
 one out of four
e.
 three out of four
 113.
They have a daughter who is a dwarf with normal color vision. What is the probability that she is heterozygous for both genes?
a.
 0
b.
 0.25
c.
 0.50
d.
 0.75
e.
 1.00
 114.
Male calico cats could be the result of
a.
 sex-linked inheritance.
b.
 nondisjunction, leading to the male calico having two X chromosomes.
c.
 incomplete dominance of multiple alleles.
d.
 recessive alleles retaining their fundamental natures even when expressed.
e.
 a reciprocal translocation.
 115.
A Barr body is normally found in the nucleus of which kind of human cell?
a.
 unfertilized egg cells only
b.
 sperm cells only
c.
 somatic cells of a female only
d.
 somatic cells of a male only
e.
 both male and female somatic cells
 116.
Which of these syndromes afflicts mostly males?
a.
 Turner syndrome
b.
 Down syndrome
c.
 Duchenne muscular dystrophy
d.
 cri du chat syndrome
e.
 chronic myelogenous leukemia
 117.
If a human interphase nucleus of a person contains three Barr bodies, it can be assumed that the person
a.
 has hemophilia.
b.
 is a male.
c.
 has four X chromosomes.
d.
 has Turner syndrome.
e.
 has Down syndrome.
 118.
If nondisjunction occurs in meiosis II during gametogenesis, what will be the result at the completion of meiosis?
a.
 All the gametes will be diploid.
b.
 Two gametes will be n + 1, and two will be n – 1.
c.
 One gamete will be n + 1, one will be n – 1, and two will be n.
d.
 There will be three extra gametes.
e.
 Two of the four gametes will be haploid, and two will be diploid.
 119.

The figure below represents the stained nucleus from a cheek epithelial cell of an individual whose genotype would probably be

mc119-1.jpg

a.
 XX.
b.
 XY.
c.
 XYY.
d.
 XXX.
e.
 XXY.
 120.
If a pair of homologous chromosomes fails to separate during anaphase of meiosis I, what will be the chromosome number of the four resulting gametes with respect to the normal haploid number (n)?
a.
 n + 1; n + 1; n – 1; n – 1
b.
 n + 1; n – 1; n; n
c.
 n + 1; n – 1; n – 1; n – 1
d.
 n + 1; n + 1; n; n
e.
 n – 1; n – 1; n; n
 121.
A cell that has 2n + 1 chromosomes is
a.
 trisomic.
b.
 monosomic.
c.
 aneuploid.
d.
 polyploid.
e.
 both A and C
 122.
If a chromosome lacks certain genes, what has most likely occurred?
a.
 disjunction
b.
 an inversion
c.
 a deletion
d.
 a translocation
e.
 a nonduplication
 123.
One possible result of chromosomal breakage is for a fragment to join a nonhomologous chromosome. This is called a (an)
a.
 deletion.
b.
 disjunction.
c.
 inversion.
d.
 translocation.
e.
 duplication.
 124.
In the following list, which term is least related to the others?
a.
 trisomic
b.
 monosomic
c.
 aneuploid
d.
 triploid
e.
 nondisjunction
 125.
A nonreciprocal crossover causes which of the following products?
a.
 deletion
b.
 duplication
c.
 nondisjunction
d.
 A and B
e.
 B and C
 126.
One possible result of chromosomal breakage can be that a fragment reattaches to the original chromosome in a reverse orientation. This is called
a.
 disjunction.
b.
 translocation.
c.
 deletion.
d.
 inversion.
e.
 aneuploidy.
 127.
A human individual is phenotypically female, but her interphase somatic nuclei do not show the presence of Barr bodies. Which of the following statements concerning her is probably true?
a.
 She has Klinefelter syndrome.
b.
 She has an extra X chromosome.
c.
 She has Turner syndrome.
d.
 She has the normal number of sex chromosomes.
e.
 She has two Y chromosomes.
 128.

The karyotype shown below is associated with which of the following genetic disorders?

mc128-1.jpg

a.
 Turner syndrome
b.
 Down syndrome
c.
 Klinefelter syndrome
d.
 hemophilia
e.
 male-pattern baldness
 129.
In humans, male-pattern baldness is controlled by a gene that occurs in two allelic forms. Allele Hn determines nonbaldness, and allele Hb determines pattern baldness. In males, because of the presence of testosterone, allele Hb is dominant over Hn. If a man and woman both with genotype HnHb have a son, what is the chance that he will eventually be bald?
a.
 0%
b.
 25%
c.
 33%
d.
 50%
e.
 75%
 130.
Of the following human trisomies, the one that generally has the most severe impact on the health of the individual is
a.
 trisomy 21.
b.
 Klinefelter syndrome (XXY).
c.
 trisomy X.
d.
 XYY.
e.
 All of the above have equal impact.
 131.
What do all human males inherit from their mother?
a.
 mitochondrial DNA
b.
 an X chromosome
c.
 the SRY gene
d.
 A and B only
e.
 A, B, and C
 132.
Which of the following statements is true regarding genomic imprinting?
a.
 It explains cases in which the gender of the parent from whom an allele is inherited affects the expression of that allele.
b.
 It is greatest in females because of the larger maternal contribution of cytoplasm.
c.
 It may explain the transmission of Duchenne muscular dystrophy.
d.
 It involves an irreversible alteration in the DNA sequence of imprinted genes.
e.
 All of the above are correct.
 133.

The pedigree in the figure below shows the transmission of a trait in a particular family. Based on this pattern of transmission, the trait is most likely

mc133-1.jpg

a.
 mitochondrial.
b.
 autosomal recessive.
c.
 sex-linked dominant.
d.
 sex-linked recessive.
e.
 autosomal dominant.
 134.
Which of the following statements about mitochondria is false?
a.
 Because of the role of the mitochondria in producing cellular energy, mitochondrial diseases often affect the muscles and nervous system.
b.
 Because mitochondria are present in the cytoplasm, mitochondrial diseases are transmitted maternally.
c.
 Like nuclear genes, mitochondrial genes usually follow Mendelian patterns of inheritance.
d.
 Mitochondria contain circular DNA molecules that code for proteins and RNAs.
e.
 Many mitochondrial genes encode proteins that play roles in the electron transport chain and ATP synthesis.