Biology
Mid-Term
1. Which of the following are criteria for life:
a. All life forms contain DNA
b. All life forms have a method by which they extract energy from
surroundings and convert it into energy that sustains them
c. All life forms can sense changes in their surroundings and respond to
those changes
d. All life forms reproduce
e. All of the above
2. A ________________________ is an organism that depends on other
organisms for food.
a. Autotroph
b. Heterotroph
c. Prokaryotic
d. Eukaryotic
3. An abrupt and marked change in the DNA of an organism compared to that
of its parents is called a __________________.
a. Species
b. Decomposer
c. Mutation
d. Genus
4. A cell that has no distinct, membrane-bounded organelles is a
____________________ cell.
a. Autotroph
b. Heterotroph
c. Prokaryotic
d. Eukaryotic
5. A unit of one or more populations of individuals that can reproduce under
normal conditions, produce fertile offspring, and are reproductively isolated
from other such units is known as a ___________________.
a. Family
b. Genus
c. Species
d. Consumers
6. Organisms that break down the dead remains of other organisms are
called ____________________________.
a. Consumers
b. Producers
c. Decomposers
d. Autotrophs
7. Organisms that eat both plants and other organisms are called
___________________.
a. Carnivores
b. Producers
c. Herbivores
d. Omnivores
8. ____________________________________ is reproduction accomplished
by a single organism.
a. Asexual reproduction
b. Sexual reproduction
c. Anabolism
d. Catabolism
9. _______________________________ is the sum total of all processes in
an organism which convert energy and matter from outside sources and
use that energy and matter to sustain the organisms life function.
a. Anabolism
b. Catabolism
c. Metabolism
d. Abiogenesis
10.
A scientist observes a process and then comes up with an idea that he
thinks explains that process. At that point, the idea is a
________________.
a. Theory
b. Scientific Law
c. Hypothesis
d. None of the above
11. The correct order for the classification groups in our hierarchical
classification scheme is:
a. Kingdom, Class, Phylum, Order, Genus, Species, Family
b. Kingdom, Phylum, Class, Order, Family, Genus, Species
c. Phylum, Kingdom, Class, Order, Family, Genus, Species
d. Kingdom, Phylum, Class, Order, Genus, Species, Family
12. All of the following are technical names for bacterial shapes except
__________________.
a. Coccus (spherical)
b. Bacillus (rod shaped)
c. Spirillum (spiral/helical)
d. Farfalle (bow tie)
13. Aerobic processes use _____________________, while anaerobic
processes do not.
a. Hydrogen
b. Oxygen
c. Nitrogen
d. Helium
14. ______________________ is a relationship between two or more
organisms of different species where all benefit from the association. In
some cases, it is impossible for one to live without the other.
a. Parasitism
b. Mutualism
c. Symbiosis
d. Commensalism
15. _____________________ is a relationship between two organisms where
one benefits and the other is neither harmed nor benefited.
a. Parasitism
b. Mutualism
c. Symbiosis
d. Commensalism
16. Hairlike projections that extend from the plasma membrane and are used
for locomotion are ______________.
a. Plankton
b. Spore
c. Cilia
d. Thallus
17. A temporary, foot-like extension of a cell that is used for locomotion or
engulfing food is called a ____________________.
a. Nucleus
b. Vacuole
c. Pseudopod
d. Flagellate
18. The result of sexual reproduction when each parent contributes half of the
DNA necessary for the offspring is called a __________________.
a. Stolon
b. Zygote
c. Hypha
d. Chitin
19. Typically, we see only the fruiting body of a mushroom. Like an iceberg,
the visible part is only a small fraction of the total mushroom, because
the ____________________ is the largest component of a mushroom
a. Mycelium
b. Chitin
c. Membrane
d. Zygote
20. True or False
Microorganisms are typically invisible to the naked eye.
21. Kingdom ______________ contains the majority of decomposers.
a. Protista
b. Monera
c. Bacteria
d. Fungi
22. Organisms belonging to kingdom Monera are all
_____________________ .
a. Single celled
b. Multiple
c. Prokaryotic
d. Both a and c
23. In binomial nomenclature, organisms are called by which two names?
a. Genus and species
b. Kingdom and phylum
c. Family and class
d. Order and family
24. All single celled organisms in Kingdom ____________________ are
eukaryotic because they have a nucleus and other organelles enclosed
within a membrane.
a. Protista
b. Monera
c. Plantae
d. Animalia
25. All life forms contain deoxyribonucleic acid which is more commonly called
___________.
Biology
Mid-Term
1. Which of the following are criteria for life:
a. All life forms contain DNA
b. All life forms have a method by which they extract energy from
surroundings and convert it into energy that sustains them
c. All life forms can sense changes in their surroundings and respond to
those changes
d. All life forms reproduce
e. All of the above
2. A ________________________ is an organism that depends on other
organisms for food.
a. Autotroph
b. Heterotroph
c. Prokaryotic
d. Eukaryotic
3. An abrupt and marked change in the DNA of an organism compared to that
of its parents is called a __________________.
a. Species
b. Decomposer
c. Mutation
d. Genus
4. A cell that has no distinct, membrane-bounded organelles is a
____________________ cell.
a. Autotroph
b. Heterotroph
c. Prokaryotic
d. Eukaryotic
5. A unit of one or more populations of individuals that can reproduce under
normal conditions, produce fertile offspring, and are reproductively isolated
from other such units is known as a ___________________.
a. Family
b. Genus
c. Species
d. Consumers
6. Organisms that break down the dead remains of other organisms are
called ____________________________.
a. Consumers
b. Producers
c. Decomposers
d. Autotrophs
7. Organisms that eat both plants and other organisms are called
___________________.
a. Carnivores
b. Producers
c. Herbivores
d. Omnivores
8. ____________________________________ is reproduction accomplished
by a single organism.
a. Asexual reproduction
b. Sexual reproduction
c. Anabolism
d. Catabolism
9. _______________________________ is the sum total of all processes in
an organism which convert energy and matter from outside sources and
use that energy and matter to sustain the organisms life function.
a. Anabolism
b. Catabolism
c. Metabolism
d. Abiogenesis
10.
A scientist observes a process and then comes up with an idea that he
thinks explains that process. At that point, the idea is a
________________.
a. Theory
b. Scientific Law
c. Hypothesis
d. None of the above
11. The correct order for the classification groups in our hierarchical
classification scheme is:
a. Kingdom, Class, Phylum, Order, Genus, Species, Family
b. Kingdom, Phylum, Class, Order, Family, Genus, Species
c. Phylum, Kingdom, Class, Order, Family, Genus, Species
d. Kingdom, Phylum, Class, Order, Genus, Species, Family
12. All of the following are technical names for bacterial shapes except
__________________.
a. Coccus (spherical)
b. Bacillus (rod shaped)
c. Spirillum (spiral/helical)
d. Farfalle (bow tie)
13. Aerobic processes use _____________________, while anaerobic
processes do not.
a. Hydrogen
b. Oxygen
c. Nitrogen
d. Helium
14. ______________________ is a relationship between two or more
organisms of different species where all benefit from the association. In
some cases, it is impossible for one to live without the other.
a. Parasitism
b. Mutualism
c. Symbiosis
d. Commensalism
15. _____________________ is a relationship between two organisms where
one benefits and the other is neither harmed nor benefited.
a. Parasitism
b. Mutualism
c. Symbiosis
d. Commensalism
16. Hairlike projections that extend from the plasma membrane and are used
for locomotion are ______________.
a. Plankton
b. Spore
c. Cilia
d. Thallus
17. A temporary, foot-like extension of a cell that is used for locomotion or
engulfing food is called a ____________________.
a. Nucleus
b. Vacuole
c. Pseudopod
d. Flagellate
18. The result of sexual reproduction when each parent contributes half of the
DNA necessary for the offspring is called a __________________.
a. Stolon
b. Zygote
c. Hypha
d. Chitin
19. Typically, we see only the fruiting body of a mushroom. Like an iceberg,
the visible part is only a small fraction of the total mushroom, because
the ____________________ is the largest component of a mushroom
a. Mycelium
b. Chitin
c. Membrane
d. Zygote
20. True or False
Microorganisms are typically invisible to the naked eye.
21. Kingdom ______________ contains the majority of decomposers.
a. Protista
b. Monera
c. Bacteria
d. Fungi
22. Organisms belonging to kingdom Monera are all
_____________________ .
a. Single celled
b. Multiple
c. Prokaryotic
d. Both a and c
23. In binomial nomenclature, organisms are called by which two names?
a. Genus and species
b. Kingdom and phylum
c. Family and class
d. Order and family
24. All single celled organisms in Kingdom ____________________ are
eukaryotic because they have a nucleus and other organelles enclosed
within a membrane.
a. Protista
b. Monera
c. Plantae
d. Animalia
25. All life forms contain deoxyribonucleic acid which is more commonly called
__DNA_________.