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Biology Unit Test Practice

SNC2D
1. The parts of the cell such as the mitochondria and vacuoles are called:

A. chromosomes B. organelles C. tissues D. all of the above

2. Match each of the cell parts at left to its function at right. (½ mark each)

__E__ cell membrane A. jelly-like substance that fills the cell

__F__ cell wall B. converts sugar to energy the cell can use

__A__ cytoplasm C. stores nutrients and wastes

__B__ mitochondrion D. control centre of a cell

__D__ nucleus E. barrier around the cell

__C__ vacuole F. provides structure and support in plants

3. The stage in the cell cycle in which the cell grows, synthesizes a copy of its DNA, and
produces the organelles and structures needed for cell division is:

A. apoptosis B. cytokinesis C. interphase D. regeneration

4. The process of cell division is called mitosis.

5. Match the each of the phases of cell division at left to its description at right. (½ mark each)

__C__ anaphase A. chromosomes line up in the middle of the cell

__A__ metaphase B. chromosomes become visible as nucleus disintegrates

__B__ prophase C. chromosomes begin to move apart

__D__ telophase D. chromosomes form two groups at opposite ends of the cell

6. The regulated death of cells that are no longer useful is called:

A. apoptosis B. differentiation C. homeostasis D. regeneration

7. What happens when a damaged cell does not die but continues to divide?

A cancerous tumor is formed.

8. (a) What term describes cells that can specialize to become different kinds of cells?

stem cells
(b) These can form specialized cells:

A. when exposed to the proper environmental conditions

B. when the cell’s DNA is changed
C. both A and B
D. neither A nor B

9. Match each of the tissue types to its function. (½ mark each)

__C__ connective A. forms the outer covering and allows for gas exchange in plants

__A__ epidermal B. allows for movement

__E__ epithelial C. supports and protects structures and forms blood

__H__ ground D. unspecialized tissue responsible for plant growth

__D__ meristematic E. lines and protects body cavities and surfaces in animals

__B__ muscle F. responds to stimuli and transmits information

__F__ nervous G. moves water, sugar, and nutrients through the plant

__G_ vascular H. provides strength and support in the plant

and is where photosynthesis occurs

11. (a) Complete the word equation for cellular respiration:

oxygen + glucose → carbon dioxide + water + energy

(b) Where does the glucose come from? photosynthesis (plants)/digestive system (animals)

12. In the plant, gases are exchanged in the:

A. flower B. leaf C. roots D. stem

13. Match the term on the left to its definition on the right. (½ mark each)

__A__ alveoli A. air sacs in the lungs where gas exchange occurs

__C__ bronchi B. another name for the windpipe

__D__ diaphragm C. branched tubes leading to the lungs

__B__ trachea D. muscle that moves down to draw air into the lungs
14. Match each of the digestive organs at left to its function at right. (½ mark each)

__C__ esophagus A. absorbs nutrients into the bloodstream

__A__ intestines B. churns food with digestive chemicals

__D__ liver C. moves food along the digestive tract

__E__ mouth D. produces bile for the digestion of fats

__B__ stomach E. starts the mechanical and chemical digestive processes

15. Peristalsis refers to:

A. absorption of nutrients in the intestines

B. movement of the diaphragm that exerts pressure on the chest cavity
C. muscle contractions that move food along the digestive tract
D. filtering of blood by nephrons in the kidneys

16. Explain how the other systems of your body depend on the circulatory system. (2 marks)

The circulatory system provides the cells of every system with the oxygen and nutrients

needed for cellular respiration and other cellular function and it removes carbon dioxide

and other wastes.

17. Match each of the blood vessels on the left to its description on the right. (½ mark each)

__A__ artery A. vessel carrying blood away from the heart

__C__ capillary B. vessel carrying blood toward the heart

__B__ vein C. a very small blood vessel

18. Match each part of the blood on the left to its function on the right. (½ mark each)

__C__ platelets A. contain hemoglobin, which picks up the oxygen

__A__ red blood cells B. fight disease and infection

__B__ white blood cells C. help stop bleeding by helping blood clot

19. Which of the following is the correct path of blood through the heart and lungs?

A. body ➔ lungs ➔ heart ➔ body

B. body ➔ heart ➔ lungs ➔ body
C. body ➔ heart ➔ lungs ➔ heart ➔ body
D. body ➔ lungs ➔ heart ➔ lungs ➔ body
20. The “steady state” of optimal conditions the body's systems work actively to maintain is called:

A. cytokinesis B. differentiation C. homeostasis D. photosynthesis

21. Explain why your breathing rate increases when you exercise. (2 marks)

Breathing is triggered by a build-up of carbon dioxide in the bloodstream. When you

exercise, your cells increase their rate of cellular respiration to meet the energy demand,

and carbon dioxide is a waste product of cellular respiration.

22. Match each of the imaging technologies to its description. (½ mark each)

__B__endoscopy A. high-energy radiation is passed through the body

__D__magnetic resonance imaging B. a camera on a long tube is inserted into the body

__E__positron emission tomography C. high-frequency sound waves echo off structures

__C__ultrasound D. a signal is produced using magnets and radio waves

__A__x-ray (radiographs) E. radioisotopes are injected into the body

23. (a) What is a vaccine? dead or weakened micro-organisms or viruses given to an

individual to stimulate an immune response to protect them in the future

(b) Why is vaccination important in terms of public health?

When a high percentage of a population is vaccinated, those individuals susceptible to the

disease are unlikely to come into contact enough for the disease to spread.

24. If a microscope eyepiece lens has a power of 10x and the objective lens has a power of 40x,
what is the total magnification?

A. 4x B. 50x C. 400x D. 410x

25. If the magnification is increased, the size of the field of view:

A. increases B. decreases C. remains the same D. It cannot be determined.

Please Note:

These questions are representative of the type of questions that may be asked.
They are not a comprehensive review of all concepts that may be included.