Scientific Method & Cells
Cell Processes
Genetics & Organization
Punnett Squares & the Heart
Human Body Systems
Human Body Systems Squared
100
What is the name of the variable that you change when using the scientific method?
A dependent (responding) variable
B independent (manipulated) variable
C control (constant) variable
D experimental (changing) variable
B independent (manipulated) variable
100
The sugar produced during photosynthesis is called:
A fructose
B glucose
C maltose
D sucrose
B glucose
100
Asexually produced offspring are genetically
A identical to the parent
B different from the parent
C different from each other
D formed by two parents
A identical to the parent
100
The diagram shown is called a:
A blood type square
B classification chart
C pedigree chart
D Punnett square
D Punnett square
100
Use the diagram below to answer questions 8-10.
The body’s ability to maintain a constant internal temperature is an example of…
A Digestion
B Homeostasis
C Reflex
D Fever
B Homeostasis
100
Write the name of the chamber of the heart that contracts to pump blood through the aorta.
A Right Atrium
B Left Atrium
C Right Ventricle
D Left Ventricle
D Left Ventricle
200
A student measured his pulse rate after various activities. He recorded his data on the table below.
What is the dependent (responding) variable in this experiment?
A the activities
B the pulse rate
C time
D the student
B the pulse rate
200
Diffusion, osmosis, and active transport are
all examples of:
A methods by which substances move into and out of
a cell.
B means by which cells reproduce.
C processes that speed up chemical reactions in a
cell.
D ways that cells convert food into energy.
methods by which substances move into and out of
a cell
200
Three different types of human cells are shown below.
Which process occurs in all of these cell types?
A metamorphosis
B movement
C reproduction
D photosynthesis
C reproduction
200
What is the probability that a child will have type AB blood?
A 0%
B 25%
C 50%
D 75%
C 50%
200
Identify the type of muscle that determines how the runner moves her legs.
A Cardiac
B Skeletal
C Smooth
D Involuntary
B Skeletal
200
Structure “F” is correctly identified as the:
A stomach
B pancreas
C small intestine
D large intestine (colon)
D large intestine (colon)
300
The diagram below shows a cell. 
This cell would be found in which type of organisms?
A animals
B fungi
C viruses
D plants
D plants
300
Which type of reproduction is shown in the diagram?
A binary fission
B budding
C conjugation
D regeneration
Binary Fission
300
The diagram below shows two different organisms, a dog and a cat.
Which phrase best describes the classification of these two organisms?
A same kingdom, same species
B same kingdom, different species
C different kingdoms, different species
D different kingdoms, same species
B same kingdom, different species
300
What is the probability that a child will have type O blood?
A 0%
B 25%
C 50%
D 75%
A 0%
300
Identify the joint makes up the runner’s knee.
A Ball and Socket
B Hinge
C Gliding
D Pivot
B Hinge
300
Identify one substance produced by structure B.
A hydrochloric acid
B amino acid
C bile
D churning
A hydrochloric acid
400
Predict what would happen if the chloroplasts within a plant cell were damaged.
A photosynthesis would not occur efficiently
B respiration would not occur efficiently
C cell division would stop
D the cell would no longer be able to produce ATP
A photosynthesis would not occur efficiently
400
In which process is oxygen used to release the energy stored in food?
A photosynthesis
B respiration
C digestion
D reproduction
B respiration
400
What are the levels of organization in the human body from simplest to most complex?
A
B
C
D
C
400
Identify structure “B”.
A atrium
B ventricle
C valve
D aorta
C valve
400
Which of the following is NOT a function of the skin?
A control of body temperature
B elimination of waste
C production of vitamin D
D storage of minerals
D storage of minerals
400
Explain the function of the substance you named in #28.
A mechanical digestion
B chemical digestion
C peristalsis
D churning
B chemical digestion
500
What is the function of DNA in a cell?
A regulating the movement of nutrients
B storing and releasing chemicals
C carrying genetic material
D providing energy for activities
C carrying genetic material
500
The two raw materials for photosynthesis are water and:
A carbon dioxide
B glucose
C nitrogen
D oxygen
A carbon dioxide
500
How would you describe the oxygen level of blood entering structure “A”?
A deoxygenated (low in oxygen)
B oxygenated (high in oxygen)
B oxygenated (high in oxygen)
500
What is the function of structure “B”?
A Pump blood to the lungs
B Prevent blood from moving backwards
C Pump blood to the body
D Send out signals to make the heart muscle contract
B Prevent blood from moving backwards
500
Identify structure “A”.
A right atrium
B left atrium
C right ventricle
D left ventricle
B left atrium
500
Describe the function of structure D.
A make bile
B absorb water
C absorb nutrients
D make enzymes
C absorb nutrients