EOC Prep

Biology

Using the chart provided below, which human action is paired with the correct ecological impact?

Human Action Ecological Impact

A. Growth of Human Population Increase in the number of species worldwide

B. Recycling Materials Increase in landfill usage

C. Deforestation Increase in biodiversity

D. Widespread use of antibiotics Increase of antibiotic resistant bacteria

http://www.pnnl.gov/missions/environment.asp

http://health.mo.gov/safety/antibioticresistance/faq.php

Look at the figure below. These species’ limbs most likely have similar structures because they have a common __________.

A. Carrying capacityB. FunctionC. Growth rateD. Ancestor http://bioweb.cs.earlham.edu/9-12/evolution/HTML/live.html

Using the graph provided below, predict the carrying capacity of rabbits on October 1st:

A. 25B. 100C. 55D. 65

http://www.populationeducation.org/content/what-carrying-capacity

Which of the following items cannot be used as evidence of the process of evolution?

A. Fossil recordsB. Learned behaviorsC. Embryological developmentD. Possession of inherited adaptations that maximize

fitness

http://www.mhhe.com/biosci/genbio/raven6b/graphics/raven06b/other/raven06b_21.pdf

Wind turbines, like the ones pictured here, are being used more often in New Mexico. The reason that they are being used so frequently is because wind farms _______________.

http://www.emnrd.state.nm.us/ECMD/RenewableEnergy/wind.html

A. Create no energy and have no impact on the ecosystemB. Create non-renewable energy and have a severe impact on ecosystemsC. Create renewable energy and have an acceptable level of impact on

ecosystemsD. Create non-renewable energy but the impact on the ecosystems has

not been investigated by scientists.

Which of the following describes a relationship where both organisms benefit from the connection with the other?A. Predator –preyB. MutualismC. ParasitismD. Commensalism

http://www.necsi.edu/projects/evolution/co-evolution/mutualistic/co-evolution_mutualistic.html

In natural selection, the individuals that survive in a population are the ones that are able to adapt to their environment. This ability to survive is because _______.

A. Lack of competition with other speciesB. Choices made by plant and animal breedersC. Possession of adaptations developed through useD. Possession of inherited adaptations that maximize

fitness

http://www.ndsu.edu/pubweb/~mcclean/plsc431/popgen/popgen5.htmhttp://evolution.berkeley.edu/evolibrary/article/evo_25http://www.globalchange.umich.edu/globalchange1/current/lectures/selection/selection.html

Using the picture below: Which of the following populations would be affected the most by the use of insecticides that decrease the populations of crickets?

A. FoxesB. GrassC. DeerD. Birds

http://www.whateats.com/what-eats-a-grasshopper

Which of the following is NOT a natural disturbance that happens in ecosystems?

A. WildfiresB. EarthquakesC. DeforestationD. Drought

http://environment.nationalgeographic.com/environment/global-warming/deforestation-overview/

Based on the picture provided below, what substances are represented by boxes A and B?

A. Glucose, oxygenB. Oxygen, carbon

dioxideC. Carbon dioxide, waterD. Carbon dioxide,

glucose

A

B

http://water.me.vccs.edu/concepts/oxycycle.html

This diagram of trophic levels gives a visual representation of the interactions between organisms in a stable ecosystem.

https://www.etap.org/demo/biology_files/lesson6/instruction6tutor.html

Which statement correctly describes organisms in this terrestrial ecosystem?A. Organisms in level D obtain their energy directly from organisms in level EB. Organisms in level C obtain their energy directly from organisms in level DC. Organisms in level A obtain their energy directly from the sunD. Organisms in level E obtain their energy directly from the sun

B

A

C

D

E

Many new traits have occurred in organisms throughout Earth’s history of life. Place the following processes in order from the oldest to the newest:

1. Genetically modified corn crops2. Natural selection of beak shapes for birds due to

the type of seeds available for them to eat3. Selective dog breeding to get specific traits.

A. 1, 2, 3B. 3, 2, 1C. 3, 1, 2D. 2, 3, 1

http://www.gmeducation.org/faqs/p149248-20brief%20history%20of%20genetic%20modification.html

The breakdown of glucose results in the production of what usable compound?

A. carbohydratesB. lipidsC. ATPD. muscle

http://www.nicholls.edu/biol-ds/biol155/Lectures/Glycolysis%20&%20Respiration%202.pdf

Which disease most likely occurs after excessive exposure to ultraviolet radiation?

A. MalariaB. PolioC. AsthmaD. Skin cancer

http://www2.epa.gov/sunwise/health-effects-uv-radiationhttp://www.cdc.gov/niosh/topics/uvradiation/

This diagram of trophic levels gives a visual representation of the interactions between organisms in a stable ecosystem.

https://www.etap.org/demo/biology_files/lesson6/instruction6tutor.html

The amount of available energy __________ as it flows through a food chain, passing from one trophic level to the next.

A. increasesB. decreasesC. remains the sameD. recycles

The main purpose of cellular respiration is to ____________.

A. store energyB. release energyC. produce oxygenD. produce carbon dioxide

http://www.biology4kids.com/files/cell_mito.htmlhttps://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1fu89ltt43SQsDjy3XQ5k_lqnhFJRuwHs7zUrUFu4n2o/embed#slide=id.i0http://www.sumanasinc.com/webcontent/animations/content/cellularrespiration.html

Which of the following energy transformations is achieved in photosynthesis?

A. chemical energy → mechanical energyB. light energy → chemical energyC. mechanical energy → heat energyD. light energy → nuclear energy

http://www.slideshare.net/jayak1/photosynthesis-as-an-energy-transfer-processhttp://www2.estrellamountain.edu/faculty/farabee/BIOBK/biobookps.html

If a substance was released into an ecosystem that resulted in the death of most of the bacteria and fungi that naturally exists in that ecosystem, what would the likely outcome be?

A. The cycling of carbon, phosphorous and nitrogen would increase, allowing population sizes to increase.

B. Decomposition would not be affected and so populations would remain stable.

C. Herbivore populations would increase, causing predator populations to increase.

D. Nutrients would eventually become scarce, threatening the survival of all populations in the ecosystem.

http://urbanext.illinois.edu/soil/SoilBiology/fungi.htmhttp://www.nexuslearning.net/books/Holt_Env_Science/4-3.pdf

Which organism is most likely to use anaerobic respiration?

• https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=9&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0CGUQFjAI&url=http%3A%2F%2Fscience-cochrane.wikispaces.com%2Ffile%2Fview%2FB3%25203.2%2520food%2520production%2520using%2520yeast.ppt%2F223196286%2FB3%25203.2%2520food%2520production%2520using%2520yeast.ppt&ei=I5oYU7CqMcjhyQGG1IGICQ&usg=AFQjCNGNZv8N3YeSWdhD4U0fgeE6wn9bZg

• http://www.britannica.com/EBchecked/topic/14828/algae/31720/Cellular-respiration

A. Road RunnerB. Piñon TreeC. Green AlgaeD. Brewer’s Yeast

The diagram provided represents a series of events which occur in living cells.

CarbohydratesX

= Energy used by cells

Which molecule is indicated by “X” in the diagram?

Mitochondrion

A. ATPB. WaterC. Carbon DioxideD. Glucose

http://www.sophia.org/tutorials/overview-of-atp-production

http://btc.montana.edu/olympics/nutrition/fuel06.html

https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=web&cd=11&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0CCMQFjAAOAo&url=http%3A%2F%2Fw3.salemstate.edu%2F~sdion%2FpresentOverviewofATPProduction.ppt&ei=bqMYU5TeE4KGyQH7z4HgBw&usg=AFQjCNHv8g39wAYU-neFyMyq4zsO5fU_vw

During the process of photosynthesis, energy from the Sun is captured by:

A. Chloroplasts in photosynthetic organismsB. Mitochondria in photosynthetic organismsC. Chloroplasts in chemosynthetic organismsD. Mitochondria in chemosynthetic organisms

http://faculty.fmcc.suny.edu/mcdarby/Animals&PlantsBook/Plants/01-Photosynthesis.htm

http://www.life.illinois.edu/govindjee/paper/gov.html

Which of the following statements describes the part of the original cell theory that is no longer valid?A. All living things are made from cells.B. All cells come from preexisting cells.C. Cells form through spontaneous generationD. Cells are the basic structural and functional units of

life.

http://www.princeton.edu/~achaney/tmve/wiki100k/docs/Cell_theory.html

As scientists continue to study and learn about our world, new information sometimes replaces old information.

Simple cuboidal epithelial cells line the ducts of certain human exocrine glands. Various materials are transported into or out of the cells by diffusion. (The formula for the surface area of a cube is 6 x S2, and the formula for the volume of a cube is S3, where S = the length of a side of the cube.)

Which of the following cube-shaped cells would be most efficient in removing waste by diffusion?

A. B.

C. D.

https://www.boundless.com/biology/the-animal-body-basic-form-and-function/animal-form-and-function/limiting-effects-of-diffusion-on-size-and-development/

http://www.writework.com/essay/surface-area-volume-ratio-and-relation-rate-diffusion

One characteristic that is shared by all living things is that they __________.

A. develop tissuesB. use light as a direct energy sourceC. use membranes to maintain homeostasisD. reproduce asexually

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HHsCgUQcw34

Which statement describes a similarity between all proteins?

A. If their structure is altered it will not alter their function

B. Their structure is due to amino acid sequence.C. Their structure allows them to replicate

themselves identicallyD. Their secondary structure is determined by

inorganic factors.

http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/books/NBK22342/

http://ghr.nlm.nih.gov/handbook/howgeneswork/protein

http://evolution.berkeley.edu/evolibrary/article/history_26

http://webhost.bridgew.edu/fgorga/proteins/

When the concentration of salt outside of the cell is higher than the concentration inside the cell, ________.

A. water will enter the cell by osmosisB. water will leave the cell by osmosisC. salt will enter the cell by osmosisD. salt will leave the cell by osmosis

http://www.biologycorner.com/bio1/notes_diffusion.html

http://www.hartnell.edu/tutorials/biology/osmosis.html

The charts provided represent amino acids coded from different combinations of mRNA codons.

• http://www.biologyexams4u.com/2013/03/genetic-code-definition-characteristics.html

• http://cbm.msoe.edu/stupro/so/module2012/dnaSequencingTrans.html

• http://iaincarstairs.wordpress.com/2011/12/26/more-non-random-dna-wonders/

• http://click4biology.info/c4b/7/pro7.3.htm

Which amino acid sequence can be coded from the DNA sequence of the sense strand TAC-CCT-TAG?

A. Methionine – Isoleucine – Glutamic AcidB. Methionine – Glutamic Acid - AlanineC. Methionine – Glycine - IsoleucineD. Methionine – Lysine - Alanine

Which of the following parents are most likely to have a child with type O blood?

A. One parent with type AB, the other with homozygous type A

B. One parent with type AB, the other with type O blood

C. One parent with heterozygous type A, the other with type O blood.

D. One parent with homozygous type B, the other with homozygous type A.

https://www.adapaonline.org/bbk/tiki-index.php?page=Leaf:+What+is+the+difference+between+homozygous+and+heterozygous+gene+pairs?http://www.redcrossblood.org/learn-about-blood/blood-typeshttp://genetics.emory.edu/pdf/factsheet43.pdf

Using the recessive pedigree provided for a non-sex-linked recessive trait, predict the genotype of individual A.

• http://www.ndsu.edu/pubweb/~mcclean/plsc431/mendel/mendel9.htm• http://quizlet.com/22027721/genetics-for-primary-care-flash-cards/

A. heterozygousB. homozygous recessiveC. heterozygous dominantD. cannot be determined

A team of scientists is studying sexually reproducing organisms with 12 chromosomes in their body cells. How any chromosomes will be in each gamete?

A. 12B. 24C. 6D. 10

Which of the following is an evolutionary advantage of meiosis?

http://www.mhhe.com/biosci/genbio/raven6b/graphics/raven06b/other/raven06b_12.pdf

A. Requires less energyB. Is a quicker processC. Provides genetic variabilityD. Produces clones

The charts provided represent amino acids coded from different combinations of mRNA codons.

• http://www.biologyexams4u.com/2013/03/genetic-code-definition-characteristics.html

• http://cbm.msoe.edu/stupro/so/module2012/dnaSequencingTrans.html

• http://iaincarstairs.wordpress.com/2011/12/26/more-non-random-dna-wonders/

• http://click4biology.info/c4b/7/pro7.3.htm

A strand of DNA with the sequence of GGC AAT CGA is exposed to ultraviolet radiation and a mutation occurs. The first G is changed to T. How will this mutation affect the amino acid sequence?A. One amino acid will changeB. Two amino acids will changeC. All of the amino acids will changeD. All amino acids will remain the same