U3 Test – Cells
Part I – Multiple Choice (5 points each)
Directions – For questions 1-15 write the multiple choice answer on your answer sheet (a,b,c, or
d).
1. Jessica’s dog has a black coat. It was bred with another dog that was the same color. When the puppies were
born, four had black coats and one had a brown coat. Why did one puppy have a brown coat? (DOK 2)
A. The puppy was not healthy.
B. The parent dogs have traits for other colors.
C. The puppy will have a black coat when it is an adult.
D. One of the puppies did not learn to have a black coat.
2. Cherese and her mom have similar noses, eyes, and hands. Which of the following explains why Cherese
and her mom have similar traits? (DOK 2)
A. Cherese inherited DNA from her mom only.
B. Cherese inherited chromosomes from her mom only.
C. Cherese inherited the genes that code for these traits from her mom.
D. Cherese inherited the proteins that code for these traits from her mom.
3. Which of the following organisms can reproduce asexually? (DOK 1)
A. Deer
B. Birds
C. Starfish
D. Alligators
4. The starfish reproduces asexually. If cut in half, the starfish can grow into two new identical starfish.
Which of the following statements is true about the new starfish? (DOK 2)
A. The DNA of the new starfish is a new unique strand of DNA.
B. The DNA of the new starfish is a blend of the parent starfish’s DNA.
C. The DNA of the new starfish is the same as the DNA of the parent starfish.
D. The DNA of the new starfish is different from the DNA of the parent starfish.
5. By what process are sex cells produced? (DOK 1)
A. Mitosis
B. Fertilization
C. Meiosis
D. Conjugation
6. Which of the following results in offspring that are identical to their parent(s)? (DOK 1)
A. Conjugation
B. Asexual reproduction
C. Sexual reproduction
D. Pollination
7. As a result of _________________, a new organism develops that has its own unique identity. (DOK 1)
A. Asexual reproduction
B. DNA
C. Sexual reproduction
D. Mitosis
8. How does genetic material of the new organism produced by asexual reproduction compare to that of the
parent organism? (DOK 2)
A. It is exactly the same.
B. It is a little different.
C. It is completely different.
D. It is haploid.
9. During mitosis, DNA is copied and passed on to new cells. In which part of the cell is this hereditary
material located? (DOK 1)
A. Cell membrane
B. Cytoplasm
C. Nucleus
D. Cell wall
10. In one of Mendel’s experiments he crossed a purple flower and white flower. All of the offspring came out
purple. Which trait is dominant? (DOK 2)
A. Purple flower
B. White flower
C. Light purple flower
D. Purple with white striped flower.
11. How are eukaryotic cells different from prokaryotic cells? (DOK 2)
A. Eukaryotic cells have a nucleus, and prokaryotic cells do not.
B. Eukaryotic cells have cell walls, and prokaryotic cells do not.
C. Eukaryotic cells contain genetic material, and prokaryotic cells do not.
D. Eukaryotic cells contain ribosomes, and prokaryotic cells do not.
12. How would the cell in the diagram to the right reproduce? (DOK 2)
A. They do not reproduce
B. Using asexual reproduction
C. Using sexual reproduction
D. Using asexual and sexual reproduction.
13. Which of the following organisms is not eukaryotic? (DOK 2)
A. Humans
B. Fungi
C. Oak trees
D. E. Coli Bacteria
14. An arctic fox is a complex organism that lives in the tundra. It is made up of many cells that perform
processes essential to its survival. Which of the following classifications applies to the arctic fox?
A. It cannot be classified.
B. It should be classified as prokaryotic.
C. It should be classified as eukaryotic.
D. It should be classified as zookaryotic.
15. Is the cell in the diagram to the right a eukaryotic cell? (DOK 3)
A. Yes, because there are complex organelles like a nucleus.
B. Yes, because it is very small.
C. No, because there are complex organelles like a nucleus.
D. No, because it is a plant cell.
16. A scientist discovered a new organism while looking through a microscope. The scientist observed that the
cell contained a nucleus, cell membrane, and mitochondria. How should this organism be classified? (DOK
2)
A. It cannot be classified.
B. It should be classified as prokaryotic.
C. It should be classified as eukaryotic.
D. It should be classified as zookaryotic.
Part II – Short answer and essay. For questions 17-18 see the back of your answer sheet.
Directions – Answer the following questions. For questions 17-18 remember to answer the entire question
using full sentences.
17. (10 points) Compare and contrast how DNA is passed from parent to offspring in sexual and asexual
reproduction (include at least one way sexual and asexual reproduction are similar, the number of parents
involved, and compare the DNA of the parents to the offspring): (DOK 2)
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18. Contrast mitosis and meiosis by using to phrase bank to complete the Venn Diagram below. (10 points)
Produces cells with Produces sex cells Produces two cells
Used for growth
the same number of
and development
chromosomes as
the parent cell
Produces cells with
Produces body
Produces four cells
Used for genetic
half the number of
cells
variation
chromosomes as
the parent cell
Mitosis
Meiosis
Types of
cellular
reproduction