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Biology Keystone Packet
Contents:
Basic Biologic Principles: 2-19
Chemistry: 19-23
Cells: 23-26
Bioenergetics: 26- 34
Cell Transport: 34-37
Cell Reproduction: 37-47
DNA: 47-52
Genetics and Biotechnology: 52-58
Evolution: 58-70
Cell Signaling and Homeostasis: 70-79
Ecology: 79-103
Compiled by Michelle Glaid for Ringgold High School
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Basic Biologic Principles
68.
Why do scientists consider any hypothesis valuable?
(1) A hypothesis requires no further investigation.
(2) A hypothesis may lead to further investigation even if it is disproved by the
experiment.
(3)A hypothesis requires no further investigation if it is proved by the experiment.
(4)A hypothesis can be used to explain a conclusion even if it is disproved by the
experiment.
To determine which colors of light are best used by plants for photosynthesis, three
types of underwater green plants of similar mass were subjected to the same intensity
of light of different colors for the same amount of time. All other environmental
conditions were kept the same. After 15 minutes, a video camera was used to record
the number of bubbles of gas each plant gave off in a 30-second period of time. Each
type of plant was tested six times. The average of the data for each plant type is shown
in the table below.
51.
Which statement is a valid inference based on the data?
(1) Each plant carried on photosynthesis best in a different color of light.
(2) Red light is better for photosynthesis than blue light.
(3) These types of plants make food at the fastest rates with red and blue light.
(4)Water must filter out red and green light.
73.On
a television talk show, a guest claims that people who exercise vigorously for 15
minutes or more every day are able to solve math problems more rapidly than people
who have no vigorous exercise in their daily routine.
Describe a controlled experiment that could be conducted to test this claim. In your
description be sure to:
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state the purpose of the experiment [1]
state why the sample to be used should be large [1]
describe how the experimental group will be treated and how the control group
will be treated [2]
state the specific data to be collected during the experiment [1]
state one way to determine if the results support the claim [1]
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74. A
student measures his pulse rate while he is watching television and records it.
Next, he walks to a friend’s house nearby and when he arrives, measures and records
his pulse rate again. He and his friend then decide to run to the mall a few blocks away.
On arriving at the mall, the student measures and records his pulse rate once again.
Finally, after sitting and talking for a half hour, the student measures and records his
pulse rate for the last time.
Which graph below best illustrates the expected changes in his pulse rate according to
the activities described above?
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
Which statement best describes the term theory as used in the gene-chromosome
theory?
(1) A theory is never revised as new scientific evidence is presented.
(2) A theory is an assumption made by scientists and implies a lack of certainty.
(3) A theory refers to a scientific explanation that is strongly supported by a variety
of experimental data.
(4) A theory is a hypothesis that has been sup- ported by one experiment performed
by two or more scientists.
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A biologist reported success in breeding a tiger with a lion, producing healthy
offspring. Other biologists will accept this report as fact only if
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(1) research shows that other animals can be crossbred
(2) the offspring are given a scientific name
(3)the biologist included a control in the experiment
(4)other researchers can replicate the experiment
Blood can be tested to determine the presence of the virus associated with the
development of AIDS. This blood test is used directly for
(1) cure
(2) treatment
(3) diagnosis
(4) prevention
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In Texas, researchers gave a cholesterol-reducing drug to 2,335 people and an
inactive substitute (placebo) to 2,081. Most of the volunteers were men who had normal
cholesterol levels and no history of heart disease. After 5 years, 97 people getting the
placebo had suffered heart attacks compared to only 57 people who had received the
actual drug. The researchers are recommending that to help prevent heart attacks, all
people (even those without high cholesterol) take these cholesterol-reducing drugs. In
addition to the information above, what is another piece of information that the
researchers must have before support for the recommendation can be justified?
(1) Were the eating habits of the two groups similar?
(2) How does a heart attack affect cholesterol levels?
(3) Did the heart attacks result in deaths?
(4) What chemical is in the placebo?
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In an experiment to test the effect of light on plant growth, a student used two
marigold plants of the same age. The plants were grown in separate pots. One pot was
exposed to sunlight, the other to artificial light. All other conditions were kept the same.
The height of each plant was measured at the start and at the end of the experiment.
The student’s data are shown in the table below.
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The student concluded that all plants grow more rapidly in sunlight than in artificial light.
Discuss whether this conclusion is valid. Your answer must include at least:
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the significance of the difference in the results shown in the data table [1]
the significance of the number of individual plants used in the experiment [1]
the significance of the number of species of plants used in the experiment [1]
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State two safety procedures that should be followed when conducting an
experiment that involves heating protein in a test tube containing water, an acid,
and a digestive enzyme. [2]
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46.
The analysis of data gathered during a particular experiment is necessary in order to
(1) formulate a hypothesis for that experiment
(2) develop a research plan for that experiment
(3) design a control for that experiment
(4) draw a valid conclusion for that experiment
A student could best demonstrate knowledge of how energy flows throughout an
ecosystem by
(1) drawing a food web using specific organisms living in a pond
(2) conducting an experiment that demonstrates the process of photosynthesis
(3) labeling a diagram that illustrates ecological succession
(4) making a chart to show the role of bacteria in the environment
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74. Which phrase would be appropriate for area A in the chart below?
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(1)produces radioactive waste
(2)results in greater biodiversity
(3)provides light from radioactive substances
(4)reduces dependence on fossil fuels
81. After switching from the high-power to the low-power objective lens of a compound
light microscope, the area of the low-power field will appear
 (1)larger and brighter
 (2)smaller and brighter
 (3)larger and darker
 (4)smaller and darker
82. The diagram below shows a portion of a graduated cylinder.
What is the volume of the liquid in this cylinder?
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(1)22 mL
(2)24 mL
(3)25 mL
(4)26 mL
87. In an investigation to determine a factor that affects the growth of rats, a student
exposed 100 rats of the same age and species to identical conditions, except for the
amount of living space and the amount of food each rat received. Each day the student
measured and recorded the weight of each rat. State one major error that the student
made in performing this investigation. [1]
5.Plants
respond to their environment in many different ways. Design a controlled
experiment to test the effect of one environmental factor (such as light, acidity of
precipitation, etc.) on some aspect of plant growth. In your experimental design be sure
to:
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state the hypothesis [1]
list the steps of the procedure [2]
identify the control setup for the experiment [1]
include an appropriate data table with column headings for the collection of data
[1]
identify the independent variable in the experiment [1]
Base your answers to questions 58 through 62 on the information below and on your
knowledge of biology.
In an investigation, plants of the same species and the same initial height were exposed
to a constant number of hours of light each day. The number of hours per day was
different for each plant, but all other environmental factors were the same. At the
conclusion of the investigation, the final height of each plant was measured. The
following data were recorded:
8 hours, 25 cm; 4 hours, 12 cm; 2 hours, 5 cm; 14 hours, 35 cm; 12 hours, 35 cm; 10
hours, 34 cm; 6 hours, 18 cm
Organize the data by completing both columns in the data table provided, so that the
hours of daily light exposure increase from the top to the bottom of the table. [1]
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State one possible reason that the plant exposed to 2 hours of light per day was the
shortest. [1]
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If another plant of the same species had been used in the investigation and exposed
to 16 hours of light per day, what would the final height of the plant probably have
been? Support your answer. [1]
13.
Base your answers to questions 31 through 34 on the passage below and on your
knowledge of biology.
. . . Some of the most common and deadly bacteria do their mischief by forming a sticky
scum called biofilm. Individually, the microbes are easy to control, but when they
organize themselves into biofilms they can become deadly, said Dr. Barbara Iglewski of
the University of Rochester. . . .
Biofilms are actually intricately organized colonies of billions of microbes, all working
in a coordinated way to defend against attack and to pump out a toxin that can be
deadly.
Once they are organized, the bacteria are highly resistant to antibiotics and even
strong detergents often cannot wash them away or kill them.
Iglewski and colleagues from Montana State University and the University of Iowa
report in Science that they discovered how the microbes in the colonies communicate
and found that once this conversation is interrupted, the deadly bugs can be easily
washed away.
Using Pseudomonas aeruginosa, a common bacteria that is a major infection hazard
in hospitals and among cystic fibrosis patients, the researchers isolated a gene that the
bacteria uses to make a communications molecule. The molecule helps the microbes
organize themselves into a biofilm — a complex structure that includes tubes to carry in
nutrients and carry out wastes, including deadly toxins.
In their study, the researchers showed that if the gene that makes the
communications molecule was blocked, the Pseudomonas aeruginosa could form only
wimpy [weak], unorganized colonies that could be washed away with just a soap that
has no effect on a healthy colony. . . .
Adapted from: Paul Recer, “Researchers find new means to disrupt attack by microbes,”
The Daily Gazette, April 26, 1998.
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What is one characteristic of a biofilm?
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
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presence of tubes to transport materials into and out of the colony
presence of a nervous system for communication within the colony
ease with which colonies can be broken down by detergents
lack of resistance of the bacterial colony to antibiotics
Which statement best describes Pseudomonas aeruginosa bacteria?
(1) They cause mutations in humans.
(2) They are easy to control.
(3)They cause major infection problems in hospitals.
(4)They are deadly only to people with cystic fibrosis.
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The tubes in biofilms function much like the human
(1) muscular and nervous systems
(2) circulatory and excretory systems
(3) digestive and endocrine systems
(4) reproductive and respiratory systems
36.
Bacteria that form biofilms may be controlled most effectively by
(1) antibiotics
(2) detergents
(3)cutting the tubes through which the bacteria communicate
(4)blocking the expression of a gene that helps the colonies to organize
Base your answers to questions 43 through 46 on the information below and on your
knowledge of biology.
Three students each added equal volumes of pond water to four beakers and placed
each beaker in a different water bath. Each student maintained the water baths at
temperatures shown in the data table. The students then added an equal number of
water fleas to each of their four beakers. After one hour, the students used microscopes
to determine the average heart rate of the water fleas. The procedure was repeated for
a total of three trials at each temperature. The results of the investigation are
summarized in the data table.
40.
Mark an appropriate scale on each labeled axis. [1]
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Plot the data for the average heart rate on the grid. Surround each point with a small
circle and connect the points. [1]
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42.
The independent variable in this investigation is the
(1) number of trials
(2) number of water fleas
(3) temperature of the water
(4) average heart rate
43.
State the relationship between temperature and heart rate in water fleas. [1]
Base your answers to the following questions on the information, diagram, and data
table below and on your knowledge of biology.
A student conducted an investigation to determine the effect of various environmental
factors on the rate of transpiration (water loss through the leaves) in plants. The student
prepared 4 groups of plants. Each group contained 10 plants of the same species and
leaf area. Each group was exposed to different environmental factors. The apparatus
shown in the diagram was constructed to measure water loss by the plants over time in
10-minute intervals for 30 minutes. The results are shown in the data table.
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77. Directions: Using the information in the data table, construct a line graph on the grid,
following the directions below. The data for fan and mist conditions have been plotted for you.
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Mark an appropriate scale on the axis labeled “Time (min).” [1]
Plot the data for the classroom conditions from the data table. Surround each
point with a small circle and connect the points. [1]
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Plot the data for classroom conditions + floodlight from the data table. Surround
each point with a small triangle and connect the points. [1]
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Identify the environmental factor that resulted in the lowest rate of transpiration.
[1]
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Identify the control group of plants in this experiment. [1]
A science class was studying various human physical characteristics in an investigation for a report on human genetics. As part of the investigation, the students measured
the arm span of the class members. The data table below summarizes the class
results.
Using the information in the data table, construct a bar graph on the grid provided, following the
directions below
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Mark an appropriate scale on the axis labeled “Number of Students.” [1]
Construct vertical bars to represent the data. Shade in each bar. [1]
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78. What should be done to provide additional support for the generalization that human
arm span is a characteristic that falls within a range of lengths, with most lengths falling
in the middle ranges? [1]
3. The graph below shows the different concentrations of female reproductive hormones A, B, C, and D over a 28day cycle.
Although the data used to make this graph was originally entered in a data table, most scientists prefer to see the
information in the form of a graph because
(1) the information in a graph is more accurate than the information in a data table
(2) it is easier to see relationships between variables in a graph than in a data table
(3) it is possible to put more information in a graph than in a data table
(4) only graphs can be used to predict future trends
11. What is the volume of the liquid in the graduated cylinder shown below?
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(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
23 mL
26 mL
27 mL
28 mL
13. A student performed an experiment to determine if treating 500 tomato plants with an auxin (a plant growth
hormone) will make them grow faster. The results are shown in the table below.
Explain why the student can not draw a valid conclusion from these results. [1]
Base your answers to questions 39 through 42 on the information and data table below
and on your knowledge of biology.
A student grew two separate cultures of single-celled organisms. One culture
contained Paramecium caudatum and the other contained Paramecium aurelia. The
cultures were grown under the same conditions and the number of paramecia (per drop)
in each culture was estimated every 2 days for a period of 16 days. The results are
shown in data table 1 below
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Mark a scale on each labeled axis appropriate for the data for Paramecium
caudatum that has already been plotted on the grid. [1]
Plot the data for Paramecium aurelia on the grid. Surround each point with a
small triangle and connect the points. [1]
Describe the change in the two populations between days 0 and 8. [1]
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State one possible reason for the difference in the rates of change in the two
populations of paramecia between days 0 and 8. [1]
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A student squeezed a clothespin as many times as possible in a 30-second time
period. The student repeated this procedure nine more times in quick succession. The
data obtained are in the chart below.
54.
State one hypothesis that this data would support concerning the relationship between
number of trials and number of squeezes in 30 seconds. [1]
15.Which
laboratory procedure is represented in the diagram below?
(1) placing a coverslip over a specimen
(2) removing a coverslip from a slide
(3)adding stain to a slide without removing
(4)reducing the size of air bubbles under a
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the coverslip
coverslip
The development of an experimental research plan should not include a
(1) list of safety precautions for the experiment
(2)list of equipment needed for conducting the experiment
(3)procedure for the use of technologies needed for the experiment
(4)conclusion based on data expected to be collected in the experiment
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Base your answers to questions 43 through 47 on the information below and on your
knowledge of biology.
Each year, a New York State power agency provides its customers with information
about some of the fuel sources used in generating electricity. The table below applies to
the period of 2002–2003.
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Mark an appropriate scale on the axis labeled “Percentage of Electricity Generated.”
[1]
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Construct vertical bars to represent the data. Shade in each bar. [1]
30.
Identify one fuel source in the table that is classified as a renewable resource. [1]
State one specific environmental problem that can result from burning coal to
generate electricity. [1]
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46.You
have been assigned to design an experiment to determine the effects of light on
the growth of tomato plants. In your experimental design be sure to:
 state one hypothesis to be tested [1]
 identify the independent variable in the experiment [1]
 describe the type of data to be collected [1]
26. When the colors yellow and blue are combined, they produce a green color. Which
statement most likely describes the relative sizes of the yellow and blue food-coloring molecules
in the diagram?
 (1)The yellow food-coloring molecules are small, while the blue food-coloring molecules are
large.
 (2)The yellow food-coloring molecules are large, while the blue food-coloring molecules are
small.
 (3)Both the yellow food-coloring molecules and the blue food-coloring molecules are large.
 (4)Both the yellow food-coloring molecules and the blue food-coloring molecules are small
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30. Paper chromatography is a laboratory technique that is used to
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(1)separate different molecules from one another
(2)stain cell organelles
(3)indicate the pH of a substance
(4)compare relative cell sizes
40. A plant cell in a microscopic field of view is represented below.
The width (w) of this plant cell is closest to
 (1)200 
 (2)800 
 (3)1200 
 (4)1600 
Base your answers to the following questions on the information and data table below and on
your knowledge of biology.
Birds colliding with aircraft either on the ground or in the air create problems for the Air
Force. An organization known as BASH (Bird Aircraft Strike Hazard) studied the impact of
birds colliding with aircraft. In 2001, there were 3854 bird collisions reported at a total cost to
the Air Force of over 31 million dollars in damage - approximately eight thousand dollars per
collision. August, September, and October were the busiest months with 1442 collisions. Nearly
50% of all these collisions occurred in the airfield environment, an environment that can most
easily be controlled.
The top five species of birds involved in these collisions are listed in the data table below.
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42. Using the information in the data table, construct a bar graph on the grid, following the
directions below.
Mark an appropriate scale on the axis labeled "Number of Collisions." [1]
43. Is the problem with birds and aircraft limited to birds living on or near airport grounds?
Support your answer using information from the passage. [1]
44. State one possible reason that the greatest number of bird collisions occurs during August,
September, and October. [1]
45. Using the information in the data table, construct a bar graph on the grid, following the
directions below.
Construct vertical bars to represent the data. Shade in each bar. [1]
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Chemistry and Biochemistry
6.Enzyme
molecules are affected by changes in conditions within organisms.
Explain how a prolonged, excessively high body temperature during an illness could be
fatal to humans. Your answer must include:
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the role of enzymes in a human [1]
the effect of this high body temperature on enzyme activity [1]
the reason this high body temperature can result in death [1]
The diagram below represents one metabolic activity of a human.
Letters A and B are best represented by which row in the chart?
(1)
(2)
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(3)
(4)
Enzymes are used in moving sections of DNA that code for insulin from the
pancreas cells of humans into a certain type of bacterial cell. This bacterial cell will
reproduce, giving rise to offspring that are able to form
(1) human insulin
(2) antibodies against insulin
(3) enzymes that digest insulin
(4) a new type of insulin
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52.
An incomplete graph is shown below.
What label could appropriately be used to replace letter Z on the axis? [1]
The diagram below represents a beaker containing a solution of various molecules
involved in digestion.
63.
Which structures represent products of digestion?
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(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
A and D
B and C
B and E
D and E
32.Which
words best complete the lettered blanks in the two sentences below?
Organic compounds, such as proteins and starches, are too A to diffuse into cells.
Proteins are digested into B and starches are digested into C .
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
37.
A—large, B—simplesugars, C—aminoacids
A—small, B—simple sugars, C—aminoacids
A—large, B—aminoacids, C—simplesugars
A—small, B—aminoacids, C—simplesugars
An enzyme and four different molecules are shown in the diagram below.
The enzyme would most likely affect reactions involving
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
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molecule A, only
molecule C, only
molecules B and D
molecules A and C
Which statement concerning simple sugars and amino acids is correct?
(1) They are both wastes resulting from protein synthesis.
(2) They are both building blocks of starch.
(3)They are both needed for the synthesis of larger molecules.
(4) They are both stored as fat molecules in the liver.
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71. What substance could be represented by the letter X in the diagram below?
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(1)carbohydrates
(2)ozone
(3)carbon dioxide
(4)water
31. The graph below shows the effect of temperature on the relative rate of action of enzyme X on a protein.
Which change would not affect the relative rate of action of enzyme X?
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
the addition of cold water when the reaction is at 50°C
an increase in temperature from 70°C to 80°C
the removal of the protein when the reaction is at 30°C
a decrease in temperature from 40°C to 10°C
The diagram below represents the synthesis of a portion of a complex molecule in
an organism.
72.
Which row in the chart could be used to identify the building blocks and product in the
diagram?
(1)
(2)
(3)
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(4)
Base your answers to questions 76 and 77 on the experimental setup shown below.
37. On the diagram below, draw in the expected locations of the molecules after a period of one
hour.
38. When starch indicator is used, what observation would indicate the presence of starch? [1]
39. State one reason why some molecules can pass through a certain membrane, but other
molecules can not. [1]
Cells
A student observes that an organism is green. A valid conclusion that can be drawn
from this observation is that
(1) the organism must be a plant
(2) the organism cannot be single celled
(3) the organism must be an animal
(4) not enough information is given to determine whether the organism is a plant or
an animal
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Certain microbes, foreign tissues, and some cancerous cells can cause immune
responses in the human body because all three contain
(1) antigens
(2) enzymes
(3) fats
(4) cytoplasm
28.
Dodder is a creeping vine that is parasitic on other plants. Which characteristic does
dodder share with all other heterotrophs?
(1) It produces nutrients by photosynthesis.
(2) It must grow in bright locations.
(3) It consumes preformed organic molecules.
(4) It remains in one place for its entire life.
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31.
Which structure is best observed using a compound light microscope?
(1) a cell
(2) a virus
(3) a DNA sequence
(4) the inner surface of a mitochondrion
Identify a specific structure in a single-celled organism. State how that structure is
involved in the survival of the organism. [2]
36.
69. Leaves of green plants contain openings known as stomates, which are opened and
closed by specialized cells allowing for gas exchange between the leaf and the outside
environment. Which phrase best represents the net flow of gases involved in
photosynthesis into and out of the leaf through these openings on a sunny day?
 (1)carbon dioxide moves in; oxygen moves out
 (2)carbon dioxide and oxygen move in; ozone moves out
 (3)oxygen moves in; nitrogen moves out
 (4)water and ozone move in; carbon dioxide moves out
92. Which sequence of terms represents a decrease from the greatest number of structures to the
least number of structures present in a cell?
 (1)nucleus gene chromosome
 (2)gene nucleus chromosome
 (3)gene chromosome nucleus
 (4)chromosome gene nucleus
95. Some human body cells are shown in the diagrams below.
These groups of cells represent different
 (1)tissues in which similar cells function together
 (2)organs that help to carry out a specific life activity
 (3)systems that are responsible for a specific life activity
 (4)organelles that carry out different functions
Base your answers to questions 43 through 45 on the diagrams below of two cells, X
and Y, and on your knowledge of biology.
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Select one lettered organelle and write the letter of that organelle in the space below.
Identify the organelle you selected. [1]
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35.
State one function of the organelle that you identified in question 43. [1]
36.
Identify one process that is carried out in cell Y that is not carried out in cell X. [1]
Humans require organ systems to carry out life processes. Single-celled organisms
do not have organ systems and yet they are able to carry out life processes. This is
because
(1) human organ systems lack the organelles found in single-celled organisms
(2) a human cell is more efficient than the cellof a single-celled organism
(3) it is not necessary for single-celled organisms to maintain homeostasis
(4) organelles present in single-celled organisms act in a manner similar to organ
systems
67.
Which diagram best represents the relative locations of the structures in the list
below?
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A–chromosome
B–nucleus
C–cell
D–gene
(1)
(3)
(2)
(4)
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20.
The diagram below represents two cells, X and Y.
Which statement is correct concerning the structure labeled A?
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
It aids in the removal of metabolic wastes in both cell X and cell Y.
It is involved in cell communication in cell X, but not in cell Y.
It prevents the absorption of CO2 in cell X and O2 in cell Y.
It represents the cell wall in cell X and the cell membrane in cell Y.
10.In some land plants, guard cells are found only on the lower surfaces of the leaves. In some
water plants, guard cells are found only on the upper surfaces of the leaves. Explain how guard
cells in both land and water plants help maintain homeostasis. In your answer be sure to:
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identify one function regulated by the guard cells in leaves [1]
explain how guard cells carry out this function [1]
give one possible evolutionary advantage of the position of the guard cells on the leaves
of land plants [1]
Which sequence represents the correct order of levels of organization found in a
complex organism?
(1) cells organelles organs organ systems tissues
(2) tissues organs organ systems organelles cells
(3) organelles cells tissues organs organ systems
(4) organs organ systems cells tissues organelles
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Bioenergetics
The diagram below represents the chemical pathway of a process in a human liver
cell.
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A particular liver cell is unable to make substance C. One possible explanation for the
inability of this cell to make substance C is that
(1) excess energy for step 2 prevented the conversion of substance B to substance C
(2) an excess of enzyme X was present, resulting in a decrease in the production
substance B
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(3) nuclear DNA was altered resulting in the cell being unable to make enzyme
(4) a mutation occurred causing a change in the ability of the cell to use substance C
Y
In heterotrophs, energy for the life processes comes from the chemical energy
stored in the bonds of
(1) water molecules
(2) oxygen molecules
(3) organic compounds
(4) inorganic compounds
15.
Studies of fat cells and thyroid cells show that fat cells have fewer mitochondria than
thyroid cells. A biologist would most likely infer that fat tissue
(1) does not require energy
(2) has energy requirements equal to those of thyroid tissue
(3) requires less energy than thyroid tissue
(4) requires more energy than thyroid tissue
37.
42.
Which process usually uses carbon dioxide molecules?
(1) cellular respiration
(2) asexual reproduction
(3) active transport
(4) autotrophic nutrition
Arrows A, B, and C in the diagram below represent the processes necessary to
make the energy stored in food available for muscle activity.
66.
The correct sequence of processes represented by A, B, and C is
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
diffusion synthesis active transport
digestion diffusion cellular respiration
digestion excretion cellular respiration
synthesis active transport excretion
Which two systems are most directly involved in providing molecules needed for the
synthesis of fats in human cells?
(1) digestive and circulatory
(2) excretory and digestive
(3) immune and muscular
(4) reproductive and circulatory
78.
The arrows in the diagram below indicate the movement of materials into and out of
a single-celled organism.
85.
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The movements indicated by all the arrows are directly involved in
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
the maintenance of homeostasis
photosynthesis, only
excretion, only
the digestion of minerals
The diagram below represents events involved as energy is ultimately released from
food.
7.
Which row in the table below best represents the chain of Xs and letters A and B in the
diagram?
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
16.
The equation below represents a summary of a biological process.
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carbon dioxide + water glucose + water + oxygen
This process is completed in
(1) mitochondria
(2) ribosomes
(3) cell membranes
(4) chloroplasts
20.
What is represented by the sequence below?
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
a feedback mechanism in multicellular organisms
an immune response by cells of the pancreas
differentiation of organic molecules
the disruption of cellular communication
As the depth of the ocean increases, the amount of light that penetrates to that depth
decreases. At about 200 meters, little, if any, light is present. The graph below illustrates
the population size of four different species at different water depths.
30.
Which species most likely performs photosynthesis?
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
A
B
C
D
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The flow of energy through an ecosystem involves many energy transfers. The
diagram below summarizes the transfer of energy that eventually powers muscle
activity.
45.
The process of cellular respiration is represented by
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
arrow A, only
arrow B, only
arrow C, only
arrows A, B, and C
72. Information concerning a metabolic activity is shown below.
Substance X is most likely




(1)DNA
(2)oxygen
(3)ATP
(4)chlorophyll
Base your answers to questions 71 through 73 on the information and diagram below
and on your knowledge of biology.
The diagram represents a system in a space station that includes a tank containing
algae. An astronaut from a spaceship boards the space station.
70. Identify one process being controlled in the setup shown in the diagram. [1]
71. State two changes in the chemical composition of the space station atmosphere as a
result of the astronaut coming on board the space station. [2]
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72. State two changes in the chemical composition of the space station atmosphere that
would result from turning on more lights. [2]
89. The graph below shows the results of an experiment in which a container of oxygen-using
bacteria and strands of a green alga were exposed to light of different colors.
Which statement best explains the results of this experiment?
 (1)The rate of photosynthesis is affected by variations in the light.
 (2)In all environments light is a vital resource.
 (3)The activities of bacteria and algae are not related.
 (4)Uneven numbers and types of species can upset ecosystem stability.
94. Which two organ systems provide materials required for the human body to produce
ATP?
 (1)reproductive and excretory
 (2)digestive and respiratory
 (3)respiratory and immune
 (4)digestive and reproductive
27. The graphs below show the changes in the relative concentrations of two gases in the air surrounding a group of
mice.
Which process in the mice most likely accounts for the changes shown?
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
active transport
evaporation
respiration
photosynthesis
28. Plants in areas with short growing seasons often have more chloroplasts in their cells than
plants in areas with longer growing seasons. Compared to plants in areas with longer growing
seasons, plants in areas with shorter growing seasons most likely
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(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
make and store food more quickly
have a higher rate of protein metabolism
grow taller
have a different method of respiration
32. When organisms break the bonds of organic compounds, the organisms can
(1) use the smaller molecules to plug the gaps in the cell membrane to slow
diffusion
(2) use the energy obtained to digest molecules produced by respiration that uses
oxygen
(3)obtain energy or reassemble the resulting materials to form different compounds
(4)excrete smaller amounts of solid waste materials during vigorous exercise
Base your answers to questions 46 and 47 on the information and diagram below and
on your knowledge of biology.
Two test tubes, A and B, were set up as shown in the diagram below. Bromthymol
blue, which turns from blue to yellow in the presence of carbon dioxide, was added to
the water at the bottom of each tube before the tubes were sealed. The tubes were
maintained at the temperatures shown for six days. (Average room temperature is
20°C.)
37.
Identify the life process responsible for the change in tube A. [1]
Explain how the temperature difference could lead to the different results in tubes A
and B after six days. [1]
38.
39.
An increase in heart rate will most likely result in
(1) a decrease in metabolic rate
(2) an increase in pulse rate
(3) an increase in cell division
(4) a decrease in body temperature
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Organ systems of the human body interact to maintain a balanced internal environment. As blood flows through certain organs of the body, the composition of the blood
changes because of interactions with those organs. State one change in the composition of the blood as it flows through the digestive system. [1]
47.
56.The
energy demands of a cell or an organism are met as a result of interactions
between several life functions.
 Identify two life functions involved in meeting the energy demands of a cell or an
organism. [2]
 Explain how these two life functions interact to make energy available. [2]
Certain poisons are toxic to organisms because they interfere with the function of
enzymes in mitochondria. This results directly in the inability of the cell to
(1) store information
(2) build proteins
(3) release energy from nutrients
(4) dispose of metabolic wastes
68.
78.
In what way are photosynthesis and cellular respiration similar?
(1) They both occur in chloroplasts.
(2) They both require sunlight.
(3)They both involve organic and inorganic molecules.
(4)They both require oxygen and produce carbon dioxide.
Which substance is the most direct source of the energy that an animal cell uses for
the synthesis of materials?
(1) ATP
(2) glucose
(3) DNA
(4) starch
4.
A student performed an experiment to demonstrate that a plant needs chlorophyll for
photosynthesis. He used plants that had green leaves with white areas. After exposing
the plants to sunlight, he removed a leaf from each plant and processed the leaves to
remove the chlorophyll. He then tested each leaf for the presence of starch. Starch was
found in the area of the leaf that was green, and no starch was found in the area of the
leaf that was white. He concluded that chlorophyll is necessary for photosynthesis.
18.
Which statement represents an assumption the student had to make in order to draw
this conclusion?
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
Starch is synthesized from the glucose produced in the green areas of the leaf.
Starch is converted to chlorophyll in the green areas of the leaf.
The white areas of the leaf do not have cells.
The green areas of the leaf are heterotrophic.
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31. A marathon runner frequently experiences muscle cramps while running. If he stops running
and rests, the cramps eventually go away. The cramping in the muscles most likely results from




(1)lack of adequate oxygen supply to the muscle
(2)the runner running too slowly
(3)the runner warming up before running
(4)increased glucose production in the muscle
Cell Transport
Which letter indicates a cell structure that directly controls the movement of
molecules into and out of the cell?
19.
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
A
B
C
D
A single-celled organism is represented in the diagram below. An activity is indicated
by the arrow.
22.
If this activity requires the use of energy, which substance would be the source of this
energy?
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
DNA
ATP
a hormone
an antibody
Which activity would stimulate the human immune system to provide protection
against an invasion by a microbe?
(1) receiving antibiotic injections after surgery
(2)choosing a well-balanced diet and following it throughout life
(3) being vaccinated against chicken pox
(4)receiving hormones contained in mother’s milk while nursing
23.
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An investigation was set up to study the movement of water through a membrane.
The results are shown in the diagram below.
75.
Based on these results, which statement correctly predicts what will happen to red
blood cells when they are placed in a beaker containing a water solution in which the
salt concentration is much higher than the salt concentration in the red blood cells?
The red blood cells will absorb water and increase in size.
The red blood cells will lose water and decrease in size.
The red blood cells will first absorb water, then lose water and maintain their
normal size.
(4) The red blood cells will first lose water, then absorb water, and finally double in
size.
(1)
(2)
(3)
In the diagram below, the dark dots indicate small molecules. These molecules are
moving out of the cells, as indicated by the arrows. The number of dots inside and
outside of the two cells represents the relative concentrations of the molecules inside
and outside of the cells.
8.
ATP is being used to move the molecules out of the cell by
(1) cell A, only
(2) cell B, only
(3) both cell A and cell B
(4) neither cell A nor cell B
Base your answers to questions 55 and 56 on the diagram below, which represents a
unicellular organism in a watery environment. The ▲s represent molecules of a specific
substance.
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Arrow A represents active transport. State two ways that active transport is different
from diffusion. [2]
9.
91. The graph below shows the relative concentrations of different ions inside and outside of an
animal cell.
Which process is directly responsible for the net movement of K+ and Mg++ into the animal
cell?
 (1)electrophoresis
 (2)diffusion
 (3)active transport
 (4)circulation
7.
The diagram below represents an event that occurs in the blood.
Which statement best describes this event?
Cell A is a white blood cell releasing antigens to destroy bacteria.
Cell A is a cancer cell produced by the immune system and it is helping to
prevent disease.
(3) Cell A is a white blood cell engulfing disease-causing organisms.
(4) Cell A is protecting bacteria so they can reproduce without being destroyed by
predators.
(1)
(2)
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28. Cell A shown below is a typical red onion cell in water on a slide viewed with a compound
light microscope.
Draw a diagram of how cell A would most likely look after salt water has been added to the slide and
label the cell membrane in your diagram. [2]
41. The diagram below represents a plant cell in tap water as seen with a compound light
microscope.
Which diagram best represents the appearance of the cell after it has been placed in a
15% salt solution for two minutes?
 (1)
 (3)
 (2)
 (4)
Cell Reproduction
3.
When DNA separates into two strands, the DNA would most likely be directly involved
in
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
replication
fertilization
differentiation
evolution
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16.
The diagram below shows a process that can occur during meiosis.
The most likely result of this process is
(1) a new combination of inheritable traits that can appear in the offspring
(2) an inability to pass either of these chromosomes on to offspring
(3) a loss of genetic information that will produce a genetic disorder in the offspring
(4) an increase in the chromosome number of the organism in which this process
occurs
17.
The sequence of diagrams below represents some events in a reproductive process.
To regulate similar events in human reproduction, what adaptations are required?
(1) the presence of genes and chemicals in each cell in stages 1 to 7
(2) an increase in the number of genes in each cell in stages 3 to 5
(3) the removal of all enzymes from the cells in stage 7
(4) the elimination of mutations from cells after stage 5
18.In animals, the normal development of an embryo is dependent on
(1) fertilization of a mature egg by many sperm cells
(2) production of new cells having twice the number of chromosomes as the zygote
(3) production of body cells having half the number of chromosomes as the zygote
(4) mitosis and the differentiation of cells after fertilization has occurred
Individual cells can be isolated from a mature plant and grown with special mixtures
of growth hormones to produce a number of genetically identical plants. This process is
known as
(1) cloning
(2) meiotic division
(3) recombinant DNA technology
(4) selective breeding
21.
The diagram below represents reproduction of single-celled organism A, which has a
normal chromosome number of 8.
40.
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In the circles representing offspring 1 and offspring 2, write the number of chromosomes
that result from the normal asexual reproduction of organism A. [1]
Workspace
70.A
human is a complex organism that develops from a zygote. Briefly explain some of
the steps in this developmental process. In your answer be sure to:
76.

explain how a zygote is formed [1]

compare the genetic content of the zygote to that of a body cell of the parents [1]

identify one developmental process involved in the change from a zygote into an
embryo [1]

identify the structure in which fetal development usually occurs [1]

identify two factors that can affect fetal development and explain how each factor
affects fetal development [2]
Structures in a human female are represented in the diagram below.
A heavy dose of radiation would have the greatest impact on genetic information in
future offspring if it reached gametes developing within structure
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
A
B
C
D
Which statements best describe the relationship between the terms chromosomes,
genes, and nuclei?
(1) Chromosomes are found on genes. Genes are found in nuclei.
(2) Chromosomes are found in nuclei. Nuclei are found in genes.
(3) Genes are found on chromosomes. Chromosomes are found in nuclei.
(4) Genes are found in nuclei. Nuclei are found in chromosomes.
79.
A sudden change in the DNA of a chromosome can usually be passed on to future
generations if the change occurs in a
(1) skin cell
(2) liver cell
(3) sex cell
(4) brain cell
3.
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During meiosis, crossing-over (gene exchange between chromosomes) may occur.
Crossing-over usually results in
(1) overproduction of gametes
(2) fertilization and development
(3) the formation of identical offspring
(4) variation within the species
12.
14.
The diagram below represents some stages of early embryonic development.
Which process is represented by the arrows in the diagram?
(1) meiosis
(2) fertilization
(3) mitosis
(4) evolution
17.
The diagram below represents a developing bird egg.
What is the primary function of this egg?
(1) food supply for predators to preserve predator populations
(2) adaptation to allow maximum freedom for parent birds
(3) continuation of the species through reproduction
(4) preservation of the exact genetic code of the parent birds
29.
The diagram below represents part of the human female reproductive system.
Fertilization and development normally occur in structures
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(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
1 and 5
2 and 4
3 and 1
4 and 5
Although paramecia (single-celled organisms) usually reproduce asexually, some
have developed a method by which they exchange genetic material with each other in a
simple form of sexual reproduction. State one advantage this simple form of sexual
reproduction would provide over asexual reproduction for the survival of these singlecelled organisms. [1]
35.
The temperature of the environment in which alligator embryos develop influences
the sex of the embryos. At higher temperatures, more embryos develop into males while
at lower temperatures, more develop into females. What effect might global warming
have on the ability of these alligators to survive as a species? [1]
38.
44.
The reproductive system of the human male produces gametes and
(1) transfers gametes to the female for internal fertilization
(2) produces enzymes that prevent fertilization
(3)releases hormones involved in external fertilization
(4) provides an area for fertilization
62. Which phrase best describes a process represented in the diagram below?




(1)a zygote dividing by mitosis
(2)a zygote dividing by meiosis
(3)a gamete dividing by mitosis
(4)a gamete dividing by meiosis
66. Human egg cells are most similar to human sperm cells in their
 (1)degree of motility
 (2)amount of stored food
 (3)chromosome number
 (4)shape and size
68. The diagram below represents the reproductive system of a mammal.
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The hormone produced in structure A most directly brings about a change in
 (1)blood sugar concentration
 (2)physical characteristics
 (3)the rate of digestion
 (4)the ability to carry out respiration
90.Arrange the following structures from largest to smallest. [1]
a chromosome
a nucleus
a gene
6. Compare
asexual reproduction to sexual reproduction. In your comparison, be sure to
include:
 which type of reproduction results in offspring that are usually genetically
identical to the previous generation and explain why this occurs [2]
 one other way these methods of reproduction differ [1]
The diagrams below represent organs of two individuals. The diagrams are followed by
a list of sentences. For each phrase in questions 47 through 49, select the sentence
from the list below that best applies to that phrase. Then record its number in the space
provided.
26.
Contains organs that produce gametes [1]
27.
Contains organs involved in internal fertilization [1]
28.
Contains a structure in which a zygote divides by mitosis [1]
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Base your answers to questions 46 and 47 on the diagram below and on your
knowledge of biology.
73. State why Process 2 is necessary in sexual reproduction.
74. State one difference between the cells produced by Process 1 and the cells
produced by Process 3. [1]
4. Part of embryonic development in a species is illustrated in the diagram below.
Which set of factors plays the most direct role in controlling the events shown in the diagram?
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
genes, hormones, and cell location
antibodies, insulin, and starch
ATP, amino acids, and inorganic compounds
abiotic resources, homeostasis, and selective breeding
Base your answers to questions 31 and 32 on the information below and on your
knowledge of biology.
In a class, each student made three models of the small intestine using three
artificial membrane tubes. They filled each of the three tubes with equal amounts of
water, starch, protein, and vitamin C. They added starch-digesting enzyme to tube 1.
They added protein-digesting enzyme to tube 2. No enzyme was added to tube 3. The
ends of the membrane tubes were sealed and the tubes were soaked for 24 hours in
beakers of pure water. The beakers were numbered 1, 2, and 3, corresponding to the
number of the tube they contained. At the end of the experiment, the students removed
the tubes and tested the water in the beakers for the presence of nutrients.
8. Sugar would most likely be present in the water in
(1) beaker 1, only
(2) beaker 2, only
(3) beakers 1 and 3, only
(4) beakers 1, 2, and 3
9. Which statement would be a valid inference if vitamin C had been present in the water in each beaker?
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(1) The water synthesized vitamin C.
(2) Vitamin C is a small molecule.
(3) The membrane tube produced vitamin C.
(4)The concentration of vitamin C is higher in the
beaker than in the membrane tube.
19. Strawberries can reproduce by means of runners, which are stems that grow horizontally along the ground. At
the region of the runner that touches the ground, a new plant develops. The new plant is genetically identical to the
parent because
(1) it was produced sexually
(2)nuclei traveled to the new plant through the runner to fertilize it
(3) it was produced asexually
(4)there were no other strawberry plants in the area to provide fertilization
21. Research has shown that certain body cells, known as stem cells, can develop into a variety of specialized cells.
Various factors can cause stem cells to develop into different types of mature cells. These different types of mature
cells result from
(1) different antibodies and mitotic cell division
(2) identical genetic codes and meiotic cell division
(3)different environments of the cells and the functioning of different parts of the
genetic code
steps in the development of the cells and a reduction in the number of
chromosomes in each cell
(4)similar
24. Which statement is true of both mitosis and meiosis?
(1) Both are involved in asexual reproduction.
(2) Both occur only in reproductive cells.
(3)The number of chromosomes is reduced by half.
(4)DNA replication occurs before the division of the nucleus.
A cell resulting from the fertilization of an egg begins to divide. Two cells are formed
that normally remain attached and could develop into a new individual. If the two cells
become separated, which statement describes what would most likely occur?
(1) The cells would each have all of the needed genetic information, and both could
survive.
(2)The cells would each have only one-half of the needed genetic information, so
both would die.
(3)One cell would have all of the needed genetic information and would survive, but
the other would have none of the needed genetic information and would die.
(4) Each cell would have some of the needed genetic information, but would be
unable to share it, so both would die.
25.
Define fertilization and describe the resulting development of a human embryo. In
your answer, be sure to include a definition of fertilization and the functions of the ovary,
uterus, and placenta. Circle the terms fertilization, ovary, uterus, and placenta in your
description. [4]
51.
66.
Although all of the cells of a human develop from one fertilized egg, the human is
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born with many different types of cells. Which statement best explains this observation?
(1) Developing cells may express different parts of their identical genetic
instructions.
(2) Mutations occur during development as a result of environmental conditions.
(3) All cells have different genetic material.
(4) Some cells develop before other cells.
70.
Asexually reproducing organisms pass on hereditary information as
(1) sequences of A, T, C, and G
(2) chains of complex amino acids
(3) folded protein molecules
(4) simple inorganic sugars
74.
Which nuclear process is represented below?
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
1.
recombination
fertilization
replication
mutation
Which process will increase variations that could be inherited?
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
mitotic cell division
active transport
recombination of genes
synthesis of proteins
Some cells involved in the process of reproduction are represented in the diagram
below.
2.
The process of meiosis formed
(1) cell 1, only
(2) cells 1 and 2
(3) cell 3, only
(4) cells 2 and 3
5.
The diagram below represents the cloning of a carrot plant.
46
Compared to each cell of the original carrot plant, each cell of the new plant will have
(1) the same number of chromosomes and the same types of genes
(2) the same number of chromosomes, but different types of genes
(3) half the number of chromosomes and the same types of genes
(4) half the number of chromosomes, but different types of genes
6.
The development of an embryo is represented in the diagram below.
These changes in the form of the embryo are a direct result of
(1) uncontrolled cell division and mutations
(2) differentiation and growth
(3)antibodies and antigens inherited from the father
(4) meiosis and fertilization
34.Individuals
of some species, such as earthworms, have both male and female sex
organs. In many cases, however, these individuals do not fertilize their own eggs.
State one genetic advantage of an earthworm mating with another earthworm for the
production of offspring. [1]
If mitotic cell division is the only way a particular species of single-celled organism
can reproduce, it is most likely that
(1) mutations can not occur in this species
(2)the rate of evolution in this species is slower than in one that reproduces sexually
(3)the number of organisms of this species in an area will remain constant
(4) this species belongs to the animal kingdom
56.
47
In sexually reproducing species, the number of chromosomes in each body cell
remains the same from one generation to the next as a direct result of
(1) meiosis and fertilization
(2) mitosis and mutation
(3) differentiation and aging
(4) homeostasis and dynamic equilibrium
60.
62.
Some body structures of a human male are represented in the diagram below.
An obstruction in the structures labeled X would directly interfere with the
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
transfer of sperm to a female
production of sperm
production of urine
transfer of urine to the external environment
In sexually reproducing species, the number of chromosomes in each body cell
remains the same from one generation to the next as a direct result of
(1) meiosis and fertilization
(2) mitosis and mutation
(3) differentiation and aging
(4) homeostasis and dynamic equilibrium
60.
DNA
13.
The instructions for the traits of an organism are coded in the arrangement of
(1) glucose units in carbohydrate molecules
(2) bases in DNA in the nucleus
(3) fat molecules in the cell membrane
(4) energy-rich bonds in starch molecules
14.
Which statement is true regarding an alteration or change in DNA?
(1) It is always known as a mutation.
(2) It is always advantageous to an individual.
(3) It is always passed on to offspring.
(4) It is always detected by the process of chromatography.
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39.
Two different types of cells from an organism are shown below.
Explain how these two different types of cells can function differently in the same
organism even though they both contain the same genetic instructions. [1]
The diagram below represents a section of a molecule that carries genetic
information.
54.
The pattern of numbers represents
(1) a sequence of paired bases
(2) the order of proteins in a gene
(3) folds of an amino acid
(4) positions of gene mutations
In the human pancreas, acinar cells produce digestive enzymes and beta cells
produce insulin. The best explanation for this is that
(1) a mutation occurs in the beta cells to pro- duce insulin when the sugar level
increases in the blood
(2) different parts of an individual’s DNA are used to direct the synthesis of different
proteins in different types of cells
(3) lowered sugar levels cause the production of insulin in acinar cells to help
maintain homeostasis
(4) the genes in acinar cells came from one parent while the genes in beta cells came
from the other parent
55.
In a cell, information that controls the production of proteins must pass from the
nucleus to the
(1) cell membrane
(2) chloroplasts
(3) mitochondria
(4) ribosomes
84.
The chart below shows relationships between genes, the environment, and
coloration of tomato plants.
86.
Which statement best explains the final appearance of these tomato plants?
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(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
The expression of gene A is not affected by light.
The expression of gene B varies with the presence of light.
The expression of gene A varies with the environment.
Gene B is expressed only in darkness.
A change in the order of DNA bases that code for a respiratory protein will most likely
cause
(1) the production of a starch that has a similar function
(2) the digestion of the altered gene by enzymes
(3)a change in the sequence of amino acids determined by the gene
(4)the release of antibodies by certain cells to correct the error
4.
52. The sequence of subunits in a protein is most directly dependent on the
 (1)region in the cell where enzymes are produced
 (2)DNA in the chromosomes in a cell
 (3)type of cell in which starch is found
 (4)kinds of materials in the cell membrane
54. The genetic code of a DNA molecule is determined by a specific sequence of
 (1)ATP molecules
 (2)sugar molecules
 (3)chemical bonds
 (4)molecular bases
56. The cells that make up the skin of an individual have some functions different from
the cells that make up the liver because
 (1)all cells have a common ancestor
 (2)different cells have different genetic material
 (3)environment and past history have no influence on cell function
 (4)different parts of genetic instructions are used in different types of cells
83. A mutation occurs in a cell. Which sequence best represents the correct order of the
events involved for this mutation to affect the traits expressed by this cell?
 (1)a change in the sequence of DNA bases joining amino acids in
sequence appearance of characteristic
 (2)joining amino acids in sequence a change in the sequence of DNA
bases appearance of characteristic
 (3)appearance of characteristic joining amino acids in sequence a change
in the sequence of DNA bases
 (4)a change in the sequence of DNA bases appearance of
characteristic joining amino acids in sequence
84. Recently, scientists noted that stained chromosomes from rapidly dividing cells,
such as human cancer cells, contain numerous dark, dotlike structures. Chromosomes
from older human cells that have stopped dividing have very few, if any, dotlike
structures. The best generalization regarding these dotlike structures is that they
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(1)will always be present in cells that are dividing
(2)may increase the rate of mitosis in human cells
(3)definitely affect the rate of division in all cells
(4)can cure all genetic disorders
Base your answers to questions 50 through 52 on the information and chart below and
on your knowledge of biology.
In DNA, a sequence of three bases is a code for the placement of a certain amino acid
in a protein chain. The table below shows some amino acids with their abbreviations
and DNA codes.
47.
Which amino acid chain would be produced by the DNA base sequence below?
C-A-A-G-T-T-A-A-A-T-T-A-T-T-G-T-G-A
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
Identify one environmental factor that could cause a base sequence in DNA to be
changed to a different base sequence. [1]
48.
Describe how a protein would be changed if a base sequence mutates from GGA to
TGA. [1]
49.
Base your answers to questions 59 through 61 on the passage below and on your
knowledge of biology.The number in the parenthesis ( ) at the end of a sentence is used
to identify that sentence.
They Sure Do Look Like Dinosaurs
When making movies about dinosaurs, film producers often use ordinary lizards and
enlarge their images thousands of times (1). We all know, however, that while they look
like dinosaurs and are related to dinosaurs, lizards are not actually dinosaurs (2).
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Recently, some scientists have developed a hypothesis that challenges this
view (3). These scientists believe that some dinosaurs were actually the same species
as some modern lizards that had grown to unbelievable sizes (4). They think that such
growth might be due to a special type of DNA called repetitive DNA, often referred to as
“junk” DNA because scientists do not understand its functions (5).These scientists
studied pumpkins that can reach sizes of nearly 1,000 pounds and found them to
contain large amounts of repetitive DNA (6). Other pumpkins that grow to only a few
ounces in weight have very little of this kind of DNA (7). In addition, cells that reproduce
uncontrollably have almost always been found to contain large amounts of this type of
DNA (8).
65. State one reason why scientists formerly thought of repetitive DNA as “junk.” [1]
66. Which kind of cells would most likely contain large amounts of repetitive DNA?
 (1)red blood cells
 (2)cancer cells
 (3)nerve cells
 (4)cells that are unable to reproduce
67. Write the number of a sentence that provides evidence that supports the hypothesis
that increasing amounts of repetitive DNA are responsible for increased sizes of
organisms. [1]
90. Which statement best describes the relationship between cells, DNA, and proteins?
 (1)Cells contain DNA that controls the production of proteins.
 (2)DNA is composed of proteins that carry coded information for how cells
function.
 (3)Proteins are used to produce cells that link amino acids together into DNA.
 (4) Cells are linked together by proteins to make different kinds of DNA
molecules.
20. Genes involved in the production of abnormal red blood cells have an abnormal sequence of
(1) ATP molecules
(2) amino acids
(3) sugars
(4) bases
Base your answers to the following questions on the information below and on your knowledge of
biology.
Mutations are often referred to as the “raw materials” of evolution.
State one reason that mutations are often referred to as the “raw materials” of
evolution. [1]
48.
Use appropriate letters to write a 9-base DNA sequence that could represent a
portion of a gene. [1]
49.
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Show one example of what could happen to the 9-base DNA sequence you wrote in
question 57 if a mutation occurred in that gene. [1]
50.
At warm temperatures, a certain bread mold can often be seen growing on bread as
a dark-colored mass. The same bread mold growing on bread in a cooler environment
is red in color. Which statement most accurately describes why this change in the color
of the bread mold occurs?
(1) Gene expression can be modified by interactions with the environment.
(2) Every organism has a different set of coded instructions.
(3) The DNA was altered in response to an environmental condition.
(4) There is no replication of genetic material in the cooler environment.
69.
22.
The diagram below shows some of the steps in protein synthesis.
The section of DNA being used to make the strand of mRNA is known as a
(1) carbohydrate
(2) gene
(3) ribosome
(4) chromosome
Genetics and Biotechnology
Scientific studies show that identical twins who were separated at birth and raised in
different homes may vary in height, weight, and intelligence. The most probable
explanation for these differences is that
(1) original genes of each twin increased in number as they developed
(2) one twin received genes only from the mother while the other twin received
genes only from the father
(3) environments in which they were raised were different enough to affect the
expression of their genes
(4) environments in which they were raised were different enough to change the
genetic makeup of both individuals
12.
In an experiment, DNA from dead pathogenic bacteria was transferred into living
bacteria that do not cause disease. These altered bacteria were then injected into
healthy mice. These mice died of the same disease caused by the original pathogens.
Based on this information, which statement would be a valid conclusion?
(1) DNA is present only in living organisms.
(2) DNA functions only in the original organism of which it was a part.
(3) DNA changes the organism receiving the injection into the original organism.
(4) DNA from a dead organism can become active in another organism.
34.
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Which statement best describes what will most likely happen when an individual
receives a vaccination containing a weakened pathogen?
67.
(1)
(2)
The ability to fight disease will increase due to antibodies received from the pathogen.
The ability to fight disease caused by the pathogen will increase due to antibody
production.
(3)
(4)
The ability to produce antibodies will decrease after the vaccination.
The ability to resist most types of diseases will increase.
A great deal of information can now be obtained about the future health of people by
examining the genetic makeup of their cells. There are concerns that this information
could be used to deny an individual health insurance or employment. These concerns
best illustrate that
(1) scientific explanations depend upon evidence collected from a single source
(2) scientific inquiry involves the collection of information from a large number of
sources
(3) acquiring too much knowledge in human genetics will discourage future research
in that area
(4) while science provides knowledge, values are essential to making ethical
decisions using this knowledge
69.
Which statement best describes human insulin that is produced by genetically
engineered bacteria?
77.
(1)
(2)
This insulin will not function normally in humans because it is produced by bacteria.
This insulin is produced as a result of human insulin being inserted into bacteria cells.
(3)This
insulin is produced as a result of exposing bacteria cells to radiation, which
produces a mutation.
(4)This insulin may have fewer side effects than the insulin previously extracted from
the pancreas of other animals.
81.
Cloning an individual usually produces organisms that
(1) contain dangerous mutations
(2) contain identical genes
(3) are identical in appearance and behavior
(4) produce enzymes different from the parent
Certain bacteria produce a chemical that makes them resistant to penicillin. Since
these bacteria reproduce asexually, they usually produce offspring that
(1) can be destroyed by penicillin
(2) mutate into another species
(3) are genetically different from their parents
(4) survive exposure to penicillin
2.
5.
Many vaccinations stimulate the immune system by exposing it to
(1) antibodies
(2) enzymes
(3) mutated genes
(4) weakened microbes
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9.
The diagrams below represent some steps in a procedure used in biotechnology.
Letters X and Y represent the
(1) hormones that stimulate the replication of bacterial DNA
(2) biochemical catalysts involved in the insertion of genes into other organisms
(3) hormones that trigger rapid mutation of genetic information
(4) gases needed to produce the energy required for gene manipulation
The photographs below show some physical similarities between John Lennon and
his son Julian
33.
.
Which conclusion can be drawn regarding these similarities?
(1) The DNA present in their body cells is identical.
(2) The percentage of their proteins with the same molecular composition is high.
(3) The base sequences of their genes are identical.
(4) The mutation rate is the same in their body cells.
42.Biological
research has generated knowledge used to diagnose genetic disorders in
humans. Explain how a specific genetic disorder can be diagnosed. Your answer must
include at least:
 the name of a genetic disorder that can be diagnosed [1]
 the name or description of a technique used to diagnose the disorder [1]
 a description of one characteristic of the disorder [1]
53. Fruit flies with the curly-wing trait will develop straight wings if kept at a temperature
of 16°C during development and curly wings if kept at 25°C. The best explanation for
this change in the shape of wings is that the
 (1)genes for curly wings and genes for straight wings are found on different
chromosomes
 (2)type of genes present in the fruit fly is dependent on environmental
temperature
 (3)environment affects the expression of the genes for this trait
 (4)higher temperature produces a gene mutation
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55. To produce large tomatoes that are resistant to cracking and splitting, some seed
companies use the pollen from one variety of tomato plant to fertilize a different variety
of tomato plant. This process is an example of
 (1)selective breeding
 (2)DNA sequencing
 (3)direct harvesting
 (4)cloning
57. The production of certain human hormones by genetically engineered bacteria
results from
 (1)inserting a specific group of amino acids into the bacteria
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(2)combining a portion of human DNA with bacterial DNA and inserting this into bacteria
(3)crossing two different species of bacteria
(4)deleting a specific amino acid from human DNA and inserting it into bacterial DNA
65. Which phrase does not describe cells cloned from a carrot?
 (1)they are genetically identical
 (2)they are produced sexually
 (3)they have the same DNA codes
 (4)they have identical chromosomes
73. A part of the Hepatitis B virus is synthesized in the laboratory. This viral particle can
be identified by the immune system as a foreign material but the viral particle is not
capable of causing disease. Immediately after this viral particle is injected into a human it
 (1)stimulates the production of enzymes that are able to digest the Hepatitis B virus
 (2)triggers the formation of antibodies that protect against the Hepatitis B virus
 (3)synthesizes specific hormones that provide immunity against the Hepatitis B virus
 (4)breaks down key receptor molecules so that the Hepatitis B virus can enter
body cells
Base your answers to questions 69 through 71 on the quotation below and on your
knowledge of biology.
“Today I planted something new in my vegetable garden — something very new, as a
matter of fact. It’s a potato called the New Leaf Superior, which has been genetically
engineered — by Monsanto, the chemical giant recently turned “life sciences” giant —
to produce its own insecticide. This it can do in every cell of every leaf, stem, flower,
root, and (here’s the creepy part) spud [the potato].”
Source: New York Times Sunday Magazine,
Michael Pollan, 10/25/98
19.
State two reasons that a gardener might choose to grow this new variety of plant. [2]
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20.
State one possible disadvantage of the synthesis of an insecticide by potatoes. [1]
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Explain why every cell in the New Leaf Superior potato plant is able to produce its
own insecticide. [1]
21.
Base your answers to questions 61 through 64 on the information and diagram below
and on your knowledge of biology.
The diagram below shows the results of a test that was done using DNA samples from
three bears of different species. Each DNA sample was cut into fragments using a
specific enzyme and placed in the wells as indicated below. The DNA fragments were
then separated using gel electrophoresis.
Which two bears are most closely related? Support your answer with data from the
test results. [2]
53.
54.
Identify one additional way to determine the evolutionary relationship of these bears.
[1]
55.
Gel electrophoresis is used to separate DNA fragments on the basis of their
(1) size
(2) color
(3) functions
(4) chromosomes
Identify one procedure, other than electrophoresis, that is used in the laboratory to
separate the different types of molecules in a liquid mixture. [1]
56.
26. Down syndrome is a genetic disorder caused by the presence of an extra chromosome in the
body cells of humans. This extra chromosome occurs in a gamete as a result of
(1) an error in the process of cloning
(2) an error in meiotic cell division
(3) a gene mutation
(4)replication of a single chromosome during mitosis
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In the United States, there has been relatively little experimentation involving the
insertion of genes from other species into human DNA. One reason for the lack of these
experiments is that
(1) the subunits of human DNA are different from the DNA subunits of other species
(2)there are many ethical questions to be answered before inserting foreign genes
into human DNA
(3)inserting foreign DNA into human DNA would require using techniques completely
different from those used to insert foreign DNA into the DNA of other mammals
(4) human DNA always promotes human survival, so there is no need to alter it
16.
Base your answers to questions 65 through 67 on the diagram below and on your
knowledge of biology. The diagram shows the results of a technique used to analyze
DNA.
20. This technique used to analyze DNA directly results in
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(1)synthesizing large fragments of DNA
(2)separating DNA fragments on the basis of size
(3)producing genetically engineered DNA molecules
(4)removing the larger DNA fragments from the samples
21. This laboratory technique is known as
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(1)gel electrophoresis
(2)DNA replication
(3)protein synthesis
(4)genetic recombination
22. State one specific way the results of this laboratory technique could be used. [1]
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29. In preparation for an electrophoresis procedure, enzymes are added to DNA in order to
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(1)convert the DNA into gel
(2)cut the DNA into fragments
(3)change the color of the DNA
(4)produce longer sections of DNA
Evolution
5.
Which population of organisms would be in greatest danger of becoming extinct?
(1) A population of organisms having few variations living in a stable environment.
(2) A population of organisms having few varia- tions living in an unstable
environment.
(3) A population of organisms having many varia- tions living in a stable
environment.
(4) A population of organisms having many varia- tions living in an unstable
environment.
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57.
In order for new species to develop, there must be a change in the
(1) temperature of the environment
(2) migration patterns within a population
(3) genetic makeup of a population
(4) rate of succession in the environment
58.
Which statement is not part of the concept of natural selection?
(1) Individuals that possess the most favorable variations will have the best chance
of reproducing.
(2) Variation occurs among individuals in a population.
(3) More individuals are produced than will survive.
(4) Genes of an individual adapt to a changing environment.
59.
The diagram below shows the evolution of some different species of flowers.
Which statement about the species is correct?
(1) Species A, B, C, and D came from different ancestors.
(2) Species C evolved from species B.
(3)Species A, B, and C can interbreed successfully.
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(4)
Species A became extinct.
Base your answer to question 19 on the chart below and on your knowledge of
biology.
64.
According to most scientists, which sequence best represents the order of biological
evolution on Earth?
(1) A→B→C
(2) B→C→A
(3) B→A→C
(4) C→A→B
87.
The relationship of some mammals is indicated in the diagram below.
Which statement about the African elephant is correct?
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
It is more closely related to the mammoth than it is to the West African manatee.
It is more closely related to the West Indian manatee than it is to the mastodon.
It is not related to the Brazilian manatee or the mammoth.
It is the ancestor of Steller’s sea cow.
According to some scientists, patterns of evolution can be illustrated by the diagrams
below.
10.
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Which statement best explains the patterns seen in these diagrams?
(1) The organisms at the end of each branch can be found in the environment today.
(2)The organisms that are living today have all evolved at the same rate and have
undergone the same kinds of changes.
(3)Evolution involves changes that give rise to a variety of organisms, some of which
continue to change through time while others die out.
(4) These patterns cannot be used to illustrate the evolution of extinct organisms.
Which statement best illustrates a rapid biological adaptation that has actually
occurred?
(1) Pesticide-resistant insects have developed in certain environments.
(2) Scientific evidence indicates that dinosaurs once lived on land.
(3) Paving large areas of land has decreased habitats for certain organisms.
(4) The characteristics of sharks have remained unchanged over a long period of
time.
11.
The diagram below illustrates the change that occurred in the physical appearance
of a rabbit population over a 10-year period.
13.
Which condition would explain this change over time?
(1) a decrease in the mutation rate of the rabbits with black fur
(2) a decrease in the advantage of having white fur
(3) an increase in the advantage of having white fur
(4) an increase in the chromosome number of the rabbits with black fur
58. Which statement best describes a current understanding of natural selection?
 (1)Natural selection influences the frequency of an adaptation in a population.
 (2)Natural selection has been discarded as an important concept in evolution.
 (3)Changes in gene frequencies due to natural selection have little effect on the
evolution of species.
 (4)New mutations of genetic material are due to natural selection.
63. Which species is most likely to survive changing environmental conditions?
 (1)a species that has few variations
 (2)a species that reproduces sexually
 (3)a species that competes with similar species
 (4)a species that has a limited life span
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59. The bones in the forelimbs of three mammals are shown below.
For these mammals, the number, position, and shape of the bones most likely indicates
that they may have

(1) developed in a common environment
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(2) developed from the same earlier species

(3)identical genetic makeup
(4)identical methods of obtaining food
Base your answers to questions 43 and 44 on the diagram below and on your
knowledge of biology. Letters A through J represent different species of organisms. The
vertical distances between the dotted lines represent long periods of time in which major
environmental changes occurred.
24.
Which species was the first to become extinct?
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
E
J
C
D
Which species appears to have been most successful in surviving changes in the
environment over time?
25.
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
A
B
C
H
Base your answers to questions 69 and 70 on the information below and on your
knowledge of biology.
Over the last 30 years, a part of the Hudson River known as Foundry Cove has been
the site for many factories that have dumped toxic chemicals into the river. Some of
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these pollutants have accumulated in the mud at the bottom of the river. The polluted
cove water contains many single-celled organisms and simple multi-cellular animals.
Curiously, when the same species from nearby regions with nonpolluted sediments are
moved to the polluted cove water, they die.
Scientists hypothesized that the organisms living in the cove have evolved so that
they are able to survive in polluted water. To test this hypothesis, biologists tried to
duplicate the history of the cove in the laboratory. They took a large number of one
species of simple animal from a cove with unpolluted mud and placed them in a flask
that contained polluted mud from Foundry Cove (diagram 1). Most of the animals died,
but a few survived (diagram 2). The scientists then bred the survivors with each other
for several generations producing offspring that were descendants of the survivors.
When placed in Foundry Cove, most of these descendants survived. The diagrams
below represent the steps in this investigation.
68. On the diagram of the flask below, sketch the animals that would be present in flask
3 after several generations of breeding in the laboratory. [1]
69.Explain how the simple animals of Foundry Cove adapted to the polluted water. Your
answer must include an explanation of the role of three of the following in this process.
[3]
 environment
 genetic variation
 selection
 reproduction
 survival of the fittest
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Base your answers to questions 46 through 50 on the information below and on your
knowledge of biology.
Color in peppered moths is controlled by genes. A light-colored variety and a darkcolored variety of a peppered moth species exist in nature. The moths often rest on tree
trunks, and several different species of birds are predators of this moth.
Before industrialization in England, the light-colored variety was much more
abundant than the dark-colored variety and evidence indicates that many tree trunks at
that time were covered with light-colored lichens. Later, industrialization developed and
brought pollution which killed the lichens leaving the tree trunks covered with darkcolored soot. The results of a study made in England are shown below.
79. State one possible reason that a larger number of the dark-colored variety were
present in the polluted environment. [1]
80. State one possible reason that the light-colored variety was not completely
eliminated from the polluted environment. [1]
81. During the past few decades, air pollution control laws in many areas of England
greatly limited the soot and other air pollutants coming from the burning of coal.
State one way the decrease in soot and other air pollutants will most likely influence the
survival of the light-colored variety of peppered moth. [1]
82. The percentage of light-colored moths in the polluted environment was closest to
 (1) 16
 (2) 24
 (3) 42
 (4) 76
83. Which conclusion can best be drawn from the information given?
(1)The trait for dark coloration better suits the peppered moth for survival in non-polluted
environments.
(2)The trait for light coloration better suits the peppered moth for survival in polluted
environments.
(3)The variation of color in the peppered moth has no influence on survival of the moth.
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(4)A given trait may be a favorable adaptation in one environment, but not in another
environment.
96. Which process is least likely to add to the variety of traits in a population?
 (1)deletion of bases from DNA
 (2)genetic engineering
 (3)accurate replication of DNA
 (4)exchange of segments between chromosomes
49.
A peppered moth and part of a metric ruler are represented in the diagram below.
Which row in the chart below best represents the ratio of body length to wingspan of the
peppered moth?
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
10. Base your answer to the next question on the information below and on your knowledge of biology.
The dodo bird inhabited the island of Mauritius in the Indian Ocean, where it lived undisturbed for
years. It lost its ability to fly and it lived and nested on the ground where it ate fruits that had fallen from
trees. There were no mammals living on the island.
In 1505, the first humans set foot on Mauritius. The island quickly became a stopover for ships
engaged in the spice trade. The dodo was a welcome source of fresh meat for the sailors and large
numbers of dodos were killed for food. In time, pigs, monkeys, and rats brought to the island ate the dodo
eggs in the ground nests.
Which statement describes what most likely happened to the dodo bird within 100 years of the arrival of
humans on Mauritius?
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Dodo birds developed the ability to fly in order to escape predation and their population increased.
(2) The dodo bird population increased after the birds learned to build their nests in
trees.
(3) Human exploitation and introduced species significantly reduced dodo bird
populations.
(4) The dodo bird population became smaller because they preyed upon the introduced
species.
(1)
15. The chart below contains a number of characteristics for three different organisms. The characteristics can be
used in classifying these organisms.
Which two organisms would be expected to have the most similar genetic material? Support your answer
using information from the chart. [2]
22. Which statement describing a cause of extinction includes the other three?
(1) Members of the extinct species were unable to compete for food.
(2) Members of the extinct species were unable to conceal their presence
by
camouflage.
(3)Members of the extinct species lacked adaptations essential for survival.
(4)Members of the extinct species were too slow to escape from predators.
23. Scientists compared fossil remains of a species that lived 5,000 years ago with members of the same
species living today. Scientists concluded that this species had changed very little over the entire time
period. Which statement best accounts for this lack of change?
The environment changed significantly and those offspring without favorable
characteristics died.
(2) The environment changed significantly, but the species had no natural enemies
for a long period of time.
(3) The environment did not change significantly and those offspring expressing new
characteristics survived their natural enemies.
(4) The environment did not change significantly and those offspring expressing new
characteristics did not survive.
(1)
Beak structures differ between individuals of one species of bird. These differences
most likely indicate
(1) the presence of a variety of food sources
(2) a reduced rate of reproduction
(3) a large supply of one kind of food
(4) an abundance of predators
55.
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Base your answers to the following questions on the information below and on your knowledge of biology.
Gaurs, which are large oxlike animals found in South Asia, have been hunted for sport
for many generations. Most recently, as human populations have increased, the gaur’s
habitats of forests, bamboo jungles, and grasslands have dwindled. The gaur is now
considered an endangered species.
Scientists have succeeded in preserving endangered species by cloning. Recently,
a gaur was cloned and the resulting embryo was placed inside a domestic cow, which
then gave birth to a baby gaur.
Describe how gaurs produced through normal means are different from gaurs
produced by cloning. [1]
57.
58.
State one biological benefit of preserving endangered species. [1]
59.
State one way, other than cloning, that gaurs might be saved from extinction. [1]
Base your answers to questions 66 through 68 on the information below and on your
knowledge of biology.
Based on their analysis of the differences in amino acid sequences of one kind of
protein, scientists prepared the evolutionary tree shown below.
According to this diagram, the DNA of which pair of organisms would show the
greatest similarity?
(1) penguin and turtle
(2) horse and donkey
(3) snake and tuna
(4) turtle and rabbit
60.
Older systems of classification always placed penguins, chickens, ducks, and
pigeons in the bird group and turtles and snakes in the reptile group. Does this diagram
support the older system of classification? Explain your answer. [1]
61.
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According to this diagram, is the pig more closely related to the dog or the
kangaroo? Justify your answer. [1]
62.
63.A
hawk has a genetic trait that gives it much better eyesight than other hawks of the
same species in the same area. Explain how this could lead to evolutionary change
within this species of hawk over a long period of time. In your answer, be sure to include
an explanation of:
 competition within the hawk population [1]
 survival of various individuals in the population [1]
 how the frequency of the better-eyesight trait would be expected to change over
time within the population [1]
 what would most likely happen to the hawks having the better-eyesight trait if
they also had unusually weak wing muscles [1]
Species of bacteria can evolve more quickly than species of mammals because
bacteria have
(1) less competition
(2) more chromosomes
(3) lower mutation rates
(4) higher rates of reproduction
71.
For centuries, certain animals have been crossed to produce offspring that have
desirable qualities. Dogs have been mated to produce Labradors, beagles, and
poodles. All of these dogs look and behave very differently from one another. This
technique of producing organisms with specific qualities is known as
(1) gene replication
(2) natural selection
(3) random mutation
(4) selective breeding
75.
Certain insects resemble the bark of the trees on which they live. Which statement
provides a possible biological explanation for this resemblance?
(1) The insects needed camouflage so they developed protective coloration.
(2) Natural selection played a role in the development of this protective coloration.
(3) The lack of mutations resulted in the protective coloration.
(4) The trees caused mutations in the insects that resulted in protective coloration.
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77.
When is extinction of a species most likely to occur?
(1) when environmental conditions remain the same and the proportion of
individuals within the species that lack adaptive traits increases
(2) when environmental conditions remain the same and the proportion of
individuals within the species that possess adaptive traits increases
(3) when environmental conditions change and the adaptive traits of the species
favor the survival and reproduction of some of its members
(4) when environmental conditions change and the members of the species lack
adaptive traits to survive and reproduce
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24.
The diagram below represents four different species of bacteria
.
Which statement is correct concerning the chances of survival for these species if there
is a change in the environment?
Species A has the best chance of survival because it has the most genetic
diversity.
(2) Species C has the best chance of survival because it has no gene mutations.
(3) Neither species B nor species D will survive because they compete for the same
resources.
(4) None of the species will survive because bacteria reproduce asexually.
(1)
The diagram below represents possible evolutionary relationships between groups of
organisms.
25.
Which statement is a valid conclusion that can be drawn from the diagram?
(1) Snails appeared on Earth before corals.
(2) Sponges were the last new species to appear on Earth.
(3) Earthworms and sea stars have a common ancestor.
(4) Insects are more complex than mammals.
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Base your answers to the following questions on the diagram below and on your knowledge of
biology. The diagram represents six insect species.
14. A dichotomous key to these six species is shown below. Complete the missing information
for sections 5.a. and 5.b. so that the key is complete for all six species. [1]
15. Use the key to identify the drawings of species A, B, C, and D. Place the letter
of each species on the line located below the drawing of the species. [1]
Base your answers to questions 69 and 70 on the information below and on your knowledge of
biology.
Evolutionary changes have been observed in beak size in a population of medium ground finches
in the Galapagos Islands. Given a choice of small and large seeds, the medium ground finch eats
mostly small seeds, which are easier to crush. However, during dry years, all seeds are in short
supply. Small seeds are quickly consumed, so the birds are left with a diet of large seeds. Studies
have shown that this change in diet may be related to an increase in the average size of the beak
of the medium ground finch.
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24. The most likely explanation for the increase in average beak size of the medium ground
finch is that the
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(1)trait is inherited and birds with larger beaks have greater reproductive success
(2)birds acquired larger beaks due to the added exercise of feeding on large seeds
(3)birds interbred with a larger-beaked species and passed on the trait
(4)lack of small seeds caused a mutation which resulted in a larger beak
25. In exceptionally dry years, what most likely happens in a population of medium ground
finches?
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(1)There is increased cooperation between the birds.
(2)Birds with large beaks prey on birds with small beaks.
(3)The finches develop parasitic relationships with mammals.
(4)There is increased competition for a limited number of small seeds.
Base your answers to questions 71 through 73 on the information below and on your
knowledge of biology.
A series of investigations was performed on four different plant species. The results
of these investigations are recorded in the data table below.
32. Based on these data, which two plant species appear to be most closely related? Support
your answer. [1]
Plant species ____________ and __________
33. What additional information could be gathered to support your answer to question 71? [1]
34. State one reason why scientists might want to know if two plant species are closely related.
Cell Signalling and Homeostasis
20.
Which process normally occurs at the placenta?
(1) Oxygen diffuses from fetal blood to maternal blood.
(2) Materials are exchanged between fetal and maternal blood.
(3) Maternal blood is converted into fetal blood.
(4)Digestive enzymes pass from maternal blood to fetal blood.
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4.Diagram
A below represents a microscopic view of the lower surface of a leaf.
Diagram B represents a portion of the human body.
a Choose one diagram and record its letter, A or B, in the space provided.
b Identify the structure labeled X in the diagram you chose. [1]
c State one problem for the organism that would result from a malfunction of the
structure you identified. [1]
Workspace
Diagram:__________
When a person does strenuous exercise, small blood vessels (capillaries) near the
surface of the skin increase in diameter. This change allows the body to be cooled.
These statements best illustrate
(1) synthesis
(2) homeostasis
(3) excretion
(4) locomotion
9.
The most immediate response to a high level of blood sugar in a human is an
increase in the
(1) muscle activity in the arms
(2) blood flow to the digestive tract
(3) activity of all cell organelles
(4) release of insulin
25.
When a certain plant is without water for an extended period of time, guard cells
close openings in the leaves of the plant. This activity conserves water and illustrates
(1) cellular communication involving the action of nerve cells and receptor sites
(2) an increase in rate of growth due to a low concentration of water
(3) maintenance of a dynamic equilibrium through detection and response to stimuli
(4) a response to one biotic factor in the environment
41.
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61.
One function of the placenta in a human is to
(1) surround the embryo and protect it from shock
(2)allow for mixing of maternal blood with fetal blood
(3)act as the heart of the fetus, pumping blood until the fetus is born
(4)permit passage of nutrients and oxygen from the mother to the fetus
The diagram below represents what can happen when homeostasis in an organism
is threatened.
65.
Which statement provides a possible explanation for these events?
(1) Antibiotics break down harmful substances by the process of digestion.
(2)
Some specialized cells mark and other cells engulf microbes during immune
reactions.
(3)
(4)
Embryonic development of essential organs occurs during pregnancy.
Cloning removes abnormal cells produced during differentiation.
71. AIDS
is an infectious disease that has reached epidemic proportions. Describe the
nature of this disease and identify two ways to prevent or control the spread of
infectious diseases, such as AIDS. In your response be sure to include:
 the type of pathogen that causes AIDS [1]
 the system of the body that is attacked by that pathogen [1]
 the effect on the body when this system is weakened by AIDS [1]
 two ways to prevent or control the spread of infectious diseases, such as AIDS
[2]
1.
Nerve cells are essential to an animal because they directly provide
(1) communication between cells
(2) transport of nutrients to various organs
(3)regulation of reproductive rates within other
(4) an exchange of gases within the body
6.
cells
The data in the graph below show evidence of disease in the human body.
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A disruption in dynamic equilibrium is indicated by the temperature change between
points
(1) A and B
(2) B and C
(3) C and D
(4) E and F
41.Select
one human body system from the list below.
Body Systems
Digestive
Circulatory
Respiratory
Excretory
Nervous
Describe a malfunction that can occur in the system chosen. Your answer must include
at least:
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49.
the name of the system and a malfunction that can occur in this system [1]
a description of a possible cause of the malfunction identified [1]
an effect this malfunction may have on any other body system [1]
Hormones and secretions of the nervous system are chemical messengers that
(1) store genetic information
(2) carry out the circulation of materials
(3) extract energy from nutrients
(4) coordinate system interactions
51. The diagram below represents two single-celled organisms.
These organisms carry out the activities needed to maintain homeostasis by using
specialized internal
 (1)tissues
 (3)systems
 (2)organelles
 (4)organs
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75. Which situation is not an example of the maintenance of a dynamic equilibrium in an
organism?
 (1)Guard cells contribute to the regulation of water content in a geranium plant.
 (2)Water passes into an animal cell causing it to swell.
 (3)The release of insulin lowers the blood sugar level in a human after eating a
big meal.
 (4)A runner perspires while running a race on a hot summer day.
88. Humans require multiple systems for various life functions. Two vital systems are
the circulatory system and the respiratory system. Select one of these systems, write its
name in the chart below, then identify two structures that are part of that system, and
state how each structure you identified functions as part of the system. [2]
In cells of multicellular organisms, structure B often contains molecules involved in
cell communication. What specific term is used to identify these molecules? [1]
10.
Base your answers to questions 37 and 38 on the graph below and on your knowledge
of biology. The graph illustrates a single species of bacteria grown at various pH levels.
The most likely reason there are no colonies in cultures of this species at pH 4 and
at pH 10 is that
(1) these bacteria could successfully compete with other species of bacteria at these pH
values
(2) there are more predators feeding on these bacteria at pH 4 and pH 10 than at other
pH levels
(3) at pH 4 and pH 10 the environment is too acidic or too basic for the bacteria to grow
(4) fertilization cannot occur in these bacteria at pH 4 or pH 10
22.
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23.
Which statement is supported by data from this graph?
(1) All species of bacteria can grow well at pH 7.
(2) This type of bacterium would grow well at pH 7.5.
(3) This type of bacterium would grow well at pH 2.
(4) Other types of bacteria can grow well at pH 4.
Base your answers to questions 53 and 54 on the structures in the diagram of human
blood below that help to maintain homeostasis in humans.
31.
Identify the cell labeled X. [1]
32.
State one way a cell such as cell X helps to maintain homeostasis. [1]
Base your answers to questions 35 through 37 on the diagram below and on your
knowledge of biology.
37.
The process represented in the diagram best illustrates
(1) cellular communication
(2) muscle contraction
(3) extraction of energy from nutrients
(4) waste disposal
38.
Which statement best describes the diagram?
(1) Nerve cell X is releasing receptor molecules.
(2) Nerve cell Y is signaling nerve cell X.
(3) Nerve cell X is attaching to nerve cell Y.
(4)Nerve cell Y contains receptor molecules for substance A.
A drug is developed that, due to its molecular shape, blocks the action of substance
A. Which shape would the drug molecule most likely resemble?
39.
(1)
(3)
(2)
(4)
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Base your answers to questions 48 and 49 on the diagram of a slide of normal human
blood below and on your knowledge of biology.
75. An increase in the production of the cells labeled A is a response to an internal
environmental change. State a change that might cause this response. [1]
76. Describe one possible immune response, other than an increase in number, that one
of the cells labeled A would carry out. [1]
Base your answers to questions 58 and 59 on the diagram below which illustrates a role
of hormones.
84. Letter B indicates
 (1)ribosomes
 (2)receptor molecules
 (3)tissues
 (4)inorganic substances
85. Explain why cell A is a nontarget cell for the hormone illustrated in the diagram. [1]
Base your answers to questions 60 through 62 on the diagram below of activities in the
human body.
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86. This diagram illustrates part of
 (1)a feedback mechanism
 (2)an enzyme pathway
 (3)a digestive mechanism
 (4)a pattern of learned behavior
87. Describe the action represented by the arrow labeled X in the diagram and
state one reason that this action is important. [2]
88. Identify one hormone involved in another biological relationship and an organ that is
directly affected by the hormone you identified. [2]
30. Which activity is not a function of white blood cells in response to an invasion of the body by
bacteria?
(1) engulfing these bacteria
(2)producing antibodies to act against this type of bacteria
(3)preparing for future invasions of this type of bacteria
(4)speeding transmissions of nerve impulses to detect these
bacteria
Base your answers to the following questions on the information below and on your knowledge of biology.
The reproductive cycle in a human female is not functioning properly. An imbalance of
hormones is diagnosed as the cause.
Identify one hormone directly involved in the human female reproductive system that
could cause this problem. [1]
52.
Explain why some cells in a female’s body respond to reproductive hormones while
other cells do not. [1]
53.
The photos below show two red onion cells viewed with the high power of a
compound light microscope. Describe the steps that could be used to make cell A
resemble cell B using a piece of paper towel and an eyedropper or a pipette without
removing the coverslip. [3]
64.
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Kangaroos are mammals that lack a placenta. Therefore, they must have an alternate
way of supplying the developing embryo with
(1) nutrients
(2) carbon dioxide
(3) enzymes
(4) genetic information
3.
19.
The diagram below represents an interaction between parts of an organism.
The term chemicals in this diagram represents
(1) starch molecules
(2) DNA molecules
(3) hormone molecules
(4) receptor molecules
The graph below provides information about the reproductive rates of four species of
bacteria, A, B, C, and D, at different temperatures.
21.
Which statement is a valid conclusion based on the information in the graph?
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(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
Changes in temperature cause bacteria to adapt to form new species.
Increasing temperatures speed up bacterial reproduction.
Bacteria can survive only at temperatures between 0°C and 100°C.
Individual species reproduce within a specific range of temperatures.
Base your answers to the following questions on the information below and on your knowledge of
biology.
Proteins on the surface of a human cell and on a bird influenza virus are represented by the diagram
below.
In the space below, draw a change in the bird influenza virus that would allow it to
infect this human cell. [1]
35.
Workspace
36.
Explain how this change in the virus could come about. [1]
Identify the relationship that exists between a virus and a human when the virus
infects the human. [1]
37.
Base your answers to the following questions on the information provided below and on your knowledge of biology.
Insulin is a hormone that has an important role in the maintenance of homeostasis in
humans.
38.
Identify the structure in the human body that is the usual source of insulin. [1]
Identify a substance in the blood, other than insulin, that could change in
concentration and indicate a person is not secreting insulin in normal amounts. [1]
39.
Workspace
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Ecology
10.
Which ecological term includes everything represented in the illustration below?
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
ecosystem
community
population
species
In an ecosystem, the presence of many different species is critical for the survival of
some forms of life when
(1) ecosystems remain stable over long periods of time
(2) significant changes occur in the ecosystem
(3) natural selection does not occur
(4) the finite resources of Earth increase
24.
26.
Which ecological term best describes the polar bears in the cartoon below?
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A new island formed by volcanic action may eventually become populated with biotic
communities as a result of
(1) a decrease in the amount of organic material present
(2) decreased levels of carbon dioxide in the area
(3) the lack of abiotic factors in the area
(4) the process of ecological succession
27.
29.
Decomposers are important in the environment because they
(1) convert large molecules into simpler molecules that can then be recycled
(2) release heat from large molecules so that the heat can be recycled through the
ecosystem
(3) can take in carbon dioxide and convert it into oxygen
(4) convert molecules of dead organisms into permanent biotic parts of an
ecosystem
An environment can support only as many organisms as the available energy,
minerals, and oxygen will allow. Which term is best described by this statement?
(1) biological feedback
(2) carrying capacity
(3) homeostatic control
(4) biological diversity
30.
Communities have attempted to control the size of mosquito populations to prevent
the spread of certain diseases such as malaria and encephalitis. Which control method
is most likely to cause the least ecological damage?
(1) draining the swamps where mosquitoes breed
(2) spraying swamps with chemical pesticides to kill mosquitoes
(3) spraying oil over swamps to suffocate mosquito larvae
(4) increasing populations of native fish that feed on mosquito larvae in the swamps
31.
Which animal has modified ecosystems more than any other animal and has had the
greatest negative impact on world ecosystems?
(1) gypsy moth
(2) zebra mussel
(3) human
(4) shark
32.
In a forest community, a shelf fungus and a slug live on the side of a decaying tree
trunk. The fungus digests and absorbs materials from the tree, while the slug eats algae
growing on the outside of the trunk. These organisms do not compete with one another
because they occupy
(1) the same habitat, but different niches
(2) the same niche, but different habitats
(3) the same niche and the same habitat
(4) different habitats and different niches
36.
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The map below shows the movement of some air pollution across part of the United
States.
33.
Which statement is a correct inference that can be drawn from this information?
(1) Illinois produces more air pollution than the other states shown.
(2) The air pollution problem in Baltimore is increased by the addition of pollution
from other areas.
(3) There are no air pollution problems in southern states.
(4) The air pollution problems in Virginia clear up quickly as the air moves toward
the sea.
The graph below shows the growth of two populations of paramecia grown in the
same culture dish for 14 days.
38.
Which ecological concept is best represented by the graph?
(1) recycling
(2) equilibrium
(3) competition
(4) decomposition
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A particular species of unicellular organism inhabits the intestines of termites, where
the unicellular organisms are protected from predators. Wood that is ingested by the
termites is digested by the unicellular organisms, forming food for the termites. The
relationship between these two species can be described as
(1) harmful to both species
(2) parasite/host
(3) beneficial to both species
(4) predator/prey
43.
A population of chipmunks migrated to an environment where they had little
competition. Their population quickly increased but eventually stabilized as shown in the
graph.
44.
Which statement best explains why the population stabilized?
Interbreeding between members of the population increased the mutation rate.
The population size became limited due to factors such as availability of food.
An increase in the chipmunk population caused an increase in the producer
population.
(4) A predator species came to the area and occupied the same niche as the
chipmunks.
(1)
(2)
(3)
45.
Which factor is a major cause of global warming?
(1) increased burning of fuels
(2) increased number of green plants
(3) decreased mineral availability
(4) decreased carbon dioxide in the atmosphere
If humans remove carnivorous predators such as wolves and coyotes from an
ecosystem, what will probably be the first observable result?
(1) The natural prey will die off.
(2) Certain plant populations will increase.
(3)Certain herbivores will exceed carrying capacity.
(4) The decomposers will fill the predator niche.
46.
47.
Which situation has had the most negative effect on the ecosystems of Earth?
(1) use of air pollution controls
(2) use of natural predators to control insect pests
(3) recycling glass, plastic, and metals
(4) increasing human population
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48.
Stage D in the diagram below is located on land that was once a bare field.
The sequence of stages leading from bare field to stage D best illustrates the process
known as
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
replication
recycling
feedback
succession
A farmer has been growing only corn in his fields for several years. Each year the
corn stalks were cut off near the ground and processed to be used as food for cattle.
The farmer observed that with each passing year, corn production in his fields
decreased. Explain why removing the dead corn stalks reduced corn production in
these fields. [1]
53.
72.Human
activities continue to place strains on the environment. One of these strains
on the environment is the loss of biodiversity. Explain what this problem is and describe
some ways humans are involved in both the problem and the possible solutions. In your
answer be sure to:
 state the meaning of the term biodiversity [1]
 state one negative effect on humans if biodiversity continues to be lost [1]
 suggest one practice that could be used to preserve biodiversity in New York
State [1]
80.Select
one of the following ecological problems.
Ecological Problems
Acid rain
Increased amounts of nitrogen and phosphorous in a lake
Loss of biodiversity
For the ecological problem that you selected, briefly describe the problem and state one
way to reduce it. In your answer be sure to:
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state the ecological problem you selected
state how humans have caused the problem you selected [1]
describe one specific effect that the problem you selected will have on the
ecosystem [1]
state one specific action humans could take to reduce the problem you selected
[1]
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83.
Organisms from a particular ecosystem are shown below.
Which statement concerning an organism in this ecosystem is correct?
(1) Organism 2 is heterotrophic.
(2) Organism 3 helps recycle materials.
(3)Organism 4 obtains all of its nutrients from an abiotic
(4)Organism 5 must obtain its energy from organism 1.
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source.
The diagram below represents a pyramid of energy in an ecosystem.
Which level in the pyramid would most likely contain members of the plant kingdom?
(1) A
(2) B
(3) C
(4) D
90.
Which condition would cause an ecosystem to become unstable?
(1) only heterotrophic organisms remain after a change in the environment
(2)
a slight increase in the number of heterotrophic and autotrophic organisms occurs
(3)
(4)
a variety of nonliving factors are used by the living factors
biotic and abiotic resources interact
18.
The presence of parasites in an animal will usually result in
(1) an increase in meiotic activity within structures of the host
(2) the inability of the host to maintain homeostasis
(3) the death of the host organism within twenty four hours
(4) an increase in genetic mutation rate in the host organism
21.
In an ecosystem, which component is not recycled?
(1) water
(3) oxygen
(2) energy
(4) carbon
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Vultures, which are classified as scavengers, are an important part of an ecosystem
because they
(1) hunt herbivores, limiting their populations in an ecosystem
(2) feed on dead animals, which aids in the recycling of environmental materials
(3) cause the decay of dead organisms, which releases usable energy to herbivores
and carnivores
(4) are the first level in food webs and make energy available to all the other
organisms in the web
22.
23.“Natural
ecosystems provide an array of basic processes that affect humans.”
Which statement does not support this quotation?
(1) Bacteria of decay help recycle materials.
(2) Trees add to the amount of atmospheric oxygen.
(3)Treated sewage is less damaging to the environment
(4)Lichens and mosses living on rocks help to break the
than untreated sewage.
rocks down, forming soil.
24.The carrying capacity of a given environment is least dependent upon
(1) recycling of materials
(2) the available energy
(3) the availability of food and water
(4) daily temperature fluctuations
25. Increased efforts to conserve areas such as rain forests are necessary
(1) protect biodiversity
(2) promote extinction of species
(3) exploit finite resources
(4) increase industrialization
26.
in order to
Which practice would most likely deplete a non-renewable natural resource?
(1) harvesting trees on a tree farm
(2)burning coal to generate electricity in a power plant
(3)restricting water usage during a period of water shortage
(4)building a dam and a power plant to use water to generate electricity
Changes in the chemical composition of the atmosphere that may produce acid rain
are most closely associated with
(1) insects that excrete acids
(2) runoff from acidic soils
(3) industrial smoke stack emissions
(4) flocks of migrating birds
27.
One way to help provide suitable environments for future generations is to urge
individuals to
28.
(1)
apply ecological principles when making decisions that will have an environmental impact
(2) control all aspects of natural environments
(3)agree that population controls have no impact
(4) work toward increasing global warming
on environmental matters
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In a stable, long-existing community, the establishment of a single species per niche
is most directly the result of
(1) parasitism
(2) interbreeding
(3) competition
(4) overproduction
34.
The diagram below shows changes that might occur over time after a fire in a forest
area.
39.
Which statement is most closely related to the events shown in the diagram?
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
The lack of animals in an altered ecosystem speeds natural succession.
Abrupt changes in an ecosystem only result from human activities.
Stable ecosystems never become established after a natural disaster.
An abrupt environmental change can cause a long-term gradual change in an
ecosystem.
In most habitats, the removal of predators will have the most immediate impact on a
population of
(1) producers
(2) decomposers
(3) herbivores
(4) microbes
48.
64. Organisms that have the ability to use an atmospheric gas to produce an organic
nutrient are known as
(1)herbivores
(2)decomposers
(3)carnivores
(4)autotrophs
67. One arctic food chain consists of polar bears, fish, seaweed, and seals. Which
sequence demonstrates the correct flow of energy between these organisms?
 (1)seals seaweed fish polar bears
 (2)fish seaweed polar bears seals
 (3)seaweed fish seals polar bears
 (4)polar bears fish seals seaweed
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70. A food web is represented in the diagram below.
Which organisms are correctly paired with their roles in this food web?
(1)mountain lions, bark beetles - producers
hawks, mice - heterotrophs
(2)snakes, grasshoppers - consumers
mushrooms, rabbits - autotrophs
(3)all birds, deer - consumers
grasses, trees - producers
(4)seeds, bacteria - decomposers
mice, grasses - heterotrophs
76. Which statement best describes what happens to energy and molecules in a stable
ecosystem?
(1)Both energy and molecules are recycled in an ecosystem.
(2)Neither energy nor molecules are recycled in an ecosystem.
(3)Energy is recycled and molecules are continuously added to the ecosystem.
(4)Energy is continuously added to the ecosystem and molecules are recycled.
77. Methods used to reduce sulfur dioxide emissions from smokestacks are an attempt
by humans to
(1)lessen the amount of insecticides in the environment
(2)eliminate diversity in wildlife
(3)lessen the environmental impact of acid rain
(4)use nonchemical controls on pest species
78. Deforestation will most directly result in an immediate increase in
(1)atmospheric carbon dioxide
(2)atmospheric ozone
(3)wildlife populations
(4)renewable resources
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79. Which statement concerning ecosystems is correct?
(1)Stable ecosystems that are changed by natural disaster will slowly recover and
may again become stable if left alone for a long period of time.
(2)Competition does not influence the number of organisms that live in ecosystems.
(3)Climatic change is the principal cause of habitat destruction in ecosystems in the
last fifty years.
(4)Stable ecosystems, once changed by natural disaster, will never recover and
become stable again, even if left alone for a long period of time.
80. Which human activity would be least likely to disrupt the stability of an ecosystem?
(1)disposing of wastes in the ocean
(2)using fossil fuels
(3)increasing the human population
(4)recycling bottles and cans
89. What is the role of bacteria and fungi in an ecosystem? [1]
Identify one abiotic factor that would directly affect the survival of organism A shown
in the diagram below. [1]
1.
Explain why most ecologists would agree with the statement “A forest ecosystem is
more stable than a cornfield.” [1]
2.
7.Zebra
mussels have caused several major changes in the ecosystem in the Hudson
River. Native to Eurasia, zebra mussels were accidentally imported to the Great Lakes
in ships during the late 1980s and first appeared in the Hudson in 1990.
In regions of the Hudson north of West Point, zebra mussels have depleted the levels of
dissolved oxygen to the point where many native organisms either die or move to other
waters. In addition, large amounts of phytoplankton (small photosynthetic organisms)
are consumed by the zebra mussels.
Before the introduction of zebra mussels, one typical food chain in this part of the
Hudson was:
phytoplankton freshwater clams other consumers
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Describe some long-term changes in the Hudson River ecosystem that could be caused
by zebra mussels. In your answer be sure to:
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state one likely change in the population of each of two different species (other
than the zebra mussels) found in the Hudson [2]
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identify one gas in this ecosystem and state how a change in its concentration
due to the effects of zebra mussels would affect organisms other than the zebra
mussels [1]
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state how the death of many of the native organisms could affect the rate of
decay and how this would affect the amount of material being recycled [2]
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explain why the size of the zebra mussel population would decrease after an
initial increase [1]
8.A
tropical rain forest in the country of Belize contains over 100 kinds of trees as well as
thousands of species of mammals, birds, and insects. Dozens of species living there
have not yet been classified and studied. The rain forest could be a commercial source
of food as well as a source of medicinal and household products. However, most of this
forested area is not accessible because of a lack of roads and therefore, little
commercial use has been made of this region. The building of paved highways into and
through this rain forest has been proposed.
Discuss some aspects of carrying out this proposal to build paved highways. In your
answer be sure to:
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state one possible impact on biodiversity and one reason for this impact [2]
state one possible reason for an increase in the number of some producers as a
result of road building [1]
identify one type of consumer whose population would most likely increase as a
direct result of an increase in a producer population [1]
state one possible action the road builders could take to minimize human impact
on the ecology of this region [1]
Base your answers to questions 63 through 65 on the article below which was written in
response to an article entitled “Let all predators become extinct.”
Predators Contribute to a Stable Ecosystem
In nature, energy flows in only one direction. Transfer of energy must occur in an
ecosystem because all life needs energy to live, and only certain organisms can change
solar energy into chemical energy.
Producers are eaten by consumers that are, in turn, eaten by other consumers. Stable
ecosystems must contain predators to help control the populations of consumers.
Since ecosystems contain many predators, exterminating predators would require a
massive effort that would wipe out predatory species from barnacles to blue whales.
Without the population control provided by predators, some organisms would soon
overpopulate.
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Draw an energy pyramid in the space below that illustrates the information
underlined in the second paragraph. Include three different, specific organisms in the
energy pyramid. [1]
14.
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15.Explain
the phrase “only certain organisms can change solar energy into chemical
energy,” in the underlined portion of the first paragraph. In your answer be sure to
identify:

the type of nutrition carried out by these organisms [1]
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the process being carried out in this type of nutrition [1]

the organelles present in the cells of these organisms that are directly involved in
changing solar energy into chemical energy [1]
Explain why an ecosystem with a variety of predator species might be more stable
over a long period of time than an ecosystem with only one predator species. [1]
16.
Base your answers to questions 66 and 67 on the information and data table below and
on your knowledge of biology.
Trout and black bass are freshwater fish that normally require at least 8 parts per million
(ppm) of dissolved oxygen (O2) in the water for survival. Other freshwater fish, such as
carp, may be able to live in water that has an O2 level of 5 ppm. No freshwater fish are
able to survive when the O2 level in water is 2 ppm or less.
Some factories or power plants are built along rivers so that they can use the water to
cool their equipment. They then release the water (sometimes as much as 8°C warmer)
back into the same river.
The Rocky River presently has an average summer temperature of about 25°C and
contains populations of trout, bass, and carp. A proposal has been made to build a new
power plant on the banks of the Rocky River. Some people are concerned that this will
affect the river ecosystem in a negative way.
The data table below shows the amount of oxygen that will dissolve in fresh water at
different temperatures. The amount of oxygen is expressed in parts per million (ppm).
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State one effect of temperature change on the oxygen content of fresh water.
Support your answer using specific information from the data table. [2]
17.
18.Explain
how a new power plant built on the banks of the Rocky River could have an
environmental impact on the Rocky River ecosystem downstream from the plant. Your
explanation must include the effects of the power plant on:
 water temperature [1]
 dissolved oxygen [1]
 fish species [1]
Base your answers to questions 50 and 51 on the information below and on your
knowledge of biology.
Amphibians have long been considered an indicator of the health of life on Earth.
Scientists are concerned because amphibian populations have been declining
worldwide since the 1980s. In fact, in the past decade, twenty species of amphibians
have become extinct and many others are endangered.
Scientists have linked this decline in amphibians to global climatic changes. Warmer
weather during the last three decades has resulted in the destruction of many of the
eggs produced by the Western toad. Warmer weather has also led to a decrease in rain
and snow in the Cascade Mountain Range in Oregon, reducing the water level in lakes
and ponds that serve as the reproductive sites for the Western toad. As a result, the
eggs are exposed to more ultraviolet light. This makes the eggs more susceptible to
water mold that kills the embryos by the hundreds of thousands.
29.
The term used to identify the worldwide climatic changes referred to in the passage
is
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
global warming
deforestation
mineral depletion
industrialization
State two ways the decline in amphibian populations could disrupt the stability of the
ecosystems they inhabit. [2]
30.
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Base your answers to questions 47 through 49 on the food web and graph below and
on your knowledge of biology. The graph represents the interaction of two different
populations, A and B, in the food web.
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Population A is made up of living animals. The members of population B feed on
these living animals. The members of population B are most likely
(1) scavengers
(2) autotrophs
(3) predators
(4) parasites
44.
45.
Identify one heterotroph from the food web that could be a member of population A.
[1]
46.
An energy pyramid is shown below.
Identify one organism shown in the food web that would be found at level X. [1]
Base your answers to questions 55 through 57 on the information and graph below.
Reducing toxic chemicals released into the environment often requires laws. When
making decisions about whether or not to support the passing of such laws, individuals
must weigh the benefits against the potential risks if the law is not passed.
The amounts of toxic chemicals released into the environment of New York State over a
ten-year period are shown in the graph below.
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State one possible negative effect of passing a law to reduce the release of toxic
chemicals. [1]
50.
State one possible explanation for why the amount of toxic chemicals released
remained relatively constant between 1995 and 1997. [1]
51.
State one other type of environmental problem that has been reduced by passing
laws. [1]
52.
Base your answers to questions 40 through 43 on the information below and on your
knowledge of biology.
A decade after the Exxon Valdez oil tanker spilled millions of gallons of crude [oil] off
Prince William Sound in Alaska, most of the fish and wildlife species that were injured
have not fully recovered.
Only two out of the 28 species, the river otter and the bald eagle, listed as being
injured from the 1989 spill are considered to be recovered said a new report, which was
released by a coalition of federal and Alaska agencies working to help restore the oil
spill region.
Eight species are considered to have made little or no progress toward recovery
since the spill, including killer whales, harbor seals, and common loons [a type of bird].
Several other species, including sea otters and Pacific herring, have made significant
progress toward recovery, but are still not at levels seen before the accident the report
said.
More than 10.8 million gallons of crude oil spilled into the water when the tanker
Exxon Valdez ran aground 25 miles south of Valdez on March 24, 1989.
The spill killed an estimated 250,000 seabirds, 2,800 sea otters, 300 harbor seals,
250 bald eagles, and up to 22 killer whales.
Billions of salmon and herring eggs, as well as tidal plants and animals, were also
smothered in oil.
Reuters
57.
Identify two species that appear to have been least affected by the oil spill. [1]
Workspace
58. The oil spilled by the Exxon Valdez tanker is an example of a
 (1)nonrenewable resource and is a source of energy
 (2)renewable resource and is a source of ATP
 (3)nonrenewable resource and synthesizes ATP
 (4)renewable resource and is a fossil fuel
59. The impact that the oil spill made on the environment is still being experienced.
State information from the reading passage that supports this statement. [1]
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60. Which autotrophic organisms were negatively affected by the oil spill? [1]
Base your answers to questions 50 through 53 on the diagram of a food web below and
on your knowledge of biology.
61. If the population of mice is reduced by disease, which change will most likely occur
in the food web?
(1) The cricket population will increase.
(2)The snake population will increase.
(3)The grasses will decrease.
(4)The deer population will decrease.
62. What is the original source of energy for this food web?
(1)chemical bonds in sugar molecules
(2)enzymatic reactions
(3)the Sun
(4)chemical reactions of bacteria
63. Which organisms are not shown in this diagram but are essential to a balanced
ecosystem?
(1)heterotrophs
(2)autotrophs
(3)producers
(4)decomposers
64. State one example of a predator-prey relationship found in the food web. Indicate
which organism is the predator and which is the prey. [1]
93. An established ecosystem may remain stable over hundreds of years because
(1)species interdependence is absent
(2)there is a lack of variety in the species
(3)no competition exists between the species
(4)there are natural checks on species
1. Some organizations are buying up sections of forest land. Once purchased, these sections of forest will
never be cut down. The main reason for protecting these sections of forest is to
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(1) cause the extinction of undesirable animal species
(2) prevent these trees from reproducing too fast
(3)maintain the diversity of the living environment
(4) provide more land for agricultural purposes
2. The rapid destruction of tropical rain forests may be harmful because
(1) removing trees will prevent scientists from studying ecological succession
(2) genetic material that may be useful for future medical discoveries will be lost
(3) energy cycling in the environment will stop
(4)the removal of trees will limit th econstruction of factories that will pollute the
environment
5. Which of the stages in the diagram below consists of plant species that modify the
environment, eventually making it more suitable for another community?
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
grass stage, only
grass, shrub, and pine forest stages
shrub, pine forest, and hardwood forest stages
hardwood forest stage, only
6. Increased production of goods makes our lives more comfortable, but causes an increase in the
demand for energy and other resources. One negative impact of this situation on ecosystems is an increase
in
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
living space for wildlife
renewable resources
the diversity of plant species
pollution levels in the atmosphere
7. Humans are responsible for some of the negative changes that occur in nature because they
(1) have encouraged the development of wildlife refuges and parks
(2) have passed laws to preserve the environment
(3) are able to preserve scarce resources
(4)are able to modify habitats more than any other species
14.
The diagram below represents a food web.
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The arrows only point away from “Grasses, shrubs” and not toward them. State one
biological reason that this is so. [1]
29. The reason that organisms can not produce populations of unlimited size is that
(1) the resources of Earth are finite
(2) there is no carrying capacity on Earth
(3) species rarely compete with one another
(4)interactions between organisms are unchanging
33. Which statement about the pyramid of energy shown below is correct?
The amount of energy needed to sustain the pyramid enters at level D.
The total amount of energy decreases with each successive feeding level from D
to A.
(3) The amount of energy is identical in each level of the pyramid.
(4) The total amount of energy at level D is less than the total amount of energy at
level B.
(1)
(2)
Base your answers to the following questions on the passage below and on your knowledge of biology.
Great Effects on the Great Lakes due to Global Warming
Trees such as the jack pine, yellow birch, red pine, and white pine may no longer be able to grow in the Great Lakes
region because summers are becoming warmer. However, other trees such as black walnut and black cherry may
grow in the area, given enough time. The change in weather would favor these new tree species.
The Great Lakes region is the only place in the world where the endangered Kirtland’s Warbler breeds. This bird
species nests in young jack pine trees (5 to 23 years old). The vegetation must have specific characteristics or the
birds will not nest. A specific area of Michigan is one of the few preferred areas. If the jack pines can no longer
grow in this area, the consequences for the Kirtland’s Warbler could be devastating.
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Recent research findings also suggest that algae production in Lake Ontario and several other Great Lakes will be
affected as warmer weather leads to warmer lake water. An increase in water temperature reduces the ability of
water to hold dissolved oxygen. These changes have implications for the entire Great Lakes food web. Changes in
deep-water oxygen levels and other habitat changes may prevent the more sensitive cold-water fish from occupying
their preferred niches in a warmer climate.
All other factors being equal, climatic changes may not have a negative effect on every species in the Great Lakes
region. This is because the length of the growing season would be increased. Some temperaturesensitive fish could
move to cooler, deeper water when the surface water temperatures become too high. The total impact of global
warming is difficult to predict.
Explain how the habitat of the Kirtland’s Warbler may be changed as a result of
global warming. [1]
40.
41.
Identify one producer found in the water of Lake Ontario. [1]
Base your answers to the following questions on the lake ecosystem represented below and on your knowledge of
biology.
Identify one organism represented in the diagram that provides the vital link for the
transfer of energy from the Sun to the other organisms in the ecosystem. [1]
43.
44.
Identify one predator/prey relationship that may occur in this ecosystem. [1]
State one piece of evidence from the diagram that indicates that light penetrates to
the bottom of the lake. [1]
45.
Identify the type of organism that is not visible in the diagram but must be present in
this ecosystem to recycle the remains of dead organisms. [1]
46.
65.
A stable pond ecosystem would not contain
(1) materials being cycled
(2) oxygen
(3) decomposers
(4) more consumers than producers
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In an ecosystem, the growth and survival of organisms are dependent on the
availability of the energy from the Sun. This energy is available to organisms in the
ecosystem because
(1) producers have the ability to store energy from light in organic molecules
(2) consumers have the ability to transfer chemical energy stored in bonds to plants
(3) all organisms in a food web have the ability to use light energy
(4) all organisms in a food web feed on autotrophs
8.
Which factor has the greatest influence on the type of ecosystem that will form in a
particular geographic area?
(1) genetic variations in the animals
(2) climate conditions
(3) number of carnivores
(4) percentage of nitrogen gas in the atmosphere
9.
Farming reduces the natural biodiversity of an area, yet farms are necessary to feed
the world’s human population. This situation is an example of
(1) poor land use
(2) a trade-off
(3) conservation
(4) a technological fix
10.
11.
A food chain is represented below.
This food chain contains
(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
4 consumers and no producers
1 predator, 1 parasite, and 2 producers
2 carnivores and 2 herbivores
2 predators, 1 herbivore, and 1 producer
A volcanic eruption destroyed a forest, covering the soil with volcanic ash. For many
years, only small plants could grow. Slowly, soil formed in which shrubs and trees could
grow. These changes are an example of
(1) manipulation of genes
(2) evolution of a species
(3) ecological succession
(4) equilibrium
12.
A major reason that humans can have such a significant impact on an ecological
community is that humans
(1) can modify their environment through technology
(2) reproduce faster than most other species
(3)are able to increase the amount of finite resources available
(4)remove large amounts of carbon dioxide from the air
13.
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Rabbits are herbivores that are not native to Australia. Their numbers have
increased steadily since being introduced into Australia by European settlers. One likely
reason the rabbit population was able to grow so large is that the rabbits
(1) were able to prey on native herbivores
(2)reproduced more slowly than the native animals
(3)successfully competed with native herbivores for food
(4) could interbreed with the native animals
14.
23.
An energy pyramid is shown below.
Which graph best represents the relative energy content of the levels of this pyramid?
(1
)
(3)
(2)
(4)
On which day did the population represented in the graph below reach the carrying
capacity of the ecosystem?
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(1)
(2)
(3)
(4)
day 11
day 8
day 3
day 5
Base your answers to the following questions on the diagram below that shows interactions between several
organisms located in a meadow environment and on your knowledge of biology.
A rapid decrease in the frog population results in a change in the hawk population.
State how the hawk population may change. Support your answer. [1]
32.
Identify one cell structure found in a producer in this meadow ecosystem that is not
found in the carnivores. [1]
33.
Base your answers to questions 58 and 59 on the information below and on your
knowledge of biology.
The hedgehog, a small mammal native to Africa and Europe, has been introduced to
the United States as an exotic pet species. Scientists have found that hedgehogs can
transfer pathogens to humans and domestic animals. Foot-and-mouth viruses,
Salmonella, and certain fungi are known pathogens carried by hedgehogs. As more and
more of these exotic animals are brought into this country, the risk of infection increases
in the human population.
40.
State one negative effect of importing exotic species to the United States. [1]
State one way the human immune system might respond to an invading pathogen
associated with handling a hedgehog. [1]
41.
Base your answers to questions 60 through 62 on the information below and on your
knowledge of biology.
The last known wolf native to the Adirondack Mountains of New York State was
killed over a century ago. Several environmental groups have recently proposed
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reintroducing the wolf to the Adirondacks. These groups claim there is sufficient prey to
support a wolf population in this area. These prey include beaver, deer, and moose.
Opponents of this proposal state that the Adirondacks already have a dominant
predator, the Eastern coyote.
State one effect the reintroduction of the wolf may have on the coyote population
within the Adirondacks. Explain why it would have this effect. [1]
42.
43.
Explain why the coyote is considered a limiting factor in the Adirondack Mountains. [
State one ecological reason why some individuals might support the reintroduction of
wolves to the Adirondacks. [1]
44.
Base your answers to questions 65 and 66 on the information below and on your
knowledge of biology.
Scientists are increasingly concerned about the possible effects of damage to the
ozone layer.
11. Damage to the ozone layer has resulted in mutations in skin cells that lead to cancer. Will
the mutations that caused the skin cancers be passed on to offspring? Support your answer. [1]
12. State two specific ways in which an ocean ecosystem will change (other than fewer
photosynthetic organisms) if populations of photosynthetic organisms die off as a result of
damage to the ozone layer. [2]
13. Lawn wastes, such as grass clippings and leaves, were once collected with household trash
and dumped into landfills. Identify one way that this practice was harmful to the environment. [1]
17. Which organism carries out autotrophic nutrition?
(1)hawk
(2)cricket
(3)grass
(4)deer
18. State what would most likely happen to the cricket population if all of the grasses were
removed. [1]
Base your answers to questions 74 and 75 on the data table below and on your knowledge of
biology.
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35. Based on its preferred food, species B would be classified as a
(1)decomposer
(2)producer
(3)carnivore
(4)parasite
36. Which two species would most likely be able to live in the same habitat without competing
with each other for food?
(1)A and C
(2)B and C
(3)B and D
(4)C and E