Colegio San Patricio
2nd Period Biology Quiz #1
School Year 2010-2011
I. Fill in the blanks with a vocabulary word. 7 pts. each
1. The process through which species change over time is called:______________________
2. A (An) _______________________ is any inherited trait that gives an organism a better chance to survive in its particular environment.
3. Scientists have arranged organisms into larger groups than kingdoms called:______________________
II. List the 6 kingdoms. 4 pts. each
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III. Answer the following . 8 pts. each
5. If scientists discovered a unicellular organism that has a nucleus what damain would they classify it in? ___________________________
6. Multicellular organisms that get their energy by eating other organisms are classified in which kingdom? ___________________________
7. Multicellular organisms that get their energy mainly from the sun and produce their own food through the process of photosynthesis belong to which kingdom? ________________________
8. Who believed that species evolve through natural selection? ________________________
IV. List the 3 domains. Write 2 traits for each domain that are used to classify organisms into them. 8 pts. each
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2nd Period Biology Quiz #3
I. Mark the letter of the correct answer on the answer sheet. 8 pts. each.
1. A thick gelatin-like material contained within the cell membrane.
a) nucleus b) cytoplasm c) cell membrane d) cell wall
2. A protective outer covering that lies just outside the cell membrane of plant cells.
a) nucleus b) cytoplasm c) cell membrane d) cell wall
3. A cell that lacks a nucleus.
a) eukaryotic cell b) prokaryotic cell c) cell membrane d) vacuole
4. A substance that an organism needs to live.
a) digestion b) digestive system c) nutrient d) liver
5. An organelle in a plant cell that contains chlorophyll.
a) nucleus b) chloroplast c) cytoplasm d) cell wall
6. This microscope uses lenses and it can be used to study live specimens.
a) TEM b) SEM c) light microscope d) eukaryotic
7. What is a disadvantage of a light microscope?
a) it can magnify 1,000x b) it can magnify live specimens
c) it can magnify 1,000,000x d) the cell is sliced to observe it
8. The structure in a eukaryotic cell that contains the genetic materials a cell needs to reproduce and function.
a) nucleus b) cytoplasm c) cell membrane d) chloroplast
9. Which of the following does your body not need?
a) exercise b) tobacco c) carbohydrates d) proteins
II. Answer the following questions.
10. Write a definition for health.
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11. What are some things that a healthy life style should include?
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12. What are some of the harmful effects of drugs and alcohol?
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