Mini Mock 2

What are cells known to be in all living things?

• The basic structures with specialized parts that perform specific functions

• The smallest units that can perform all life processes

• Organisms that can exist independently of other cells

• The only structures that contain DNA

How are viruses different from cells?

• Viruses can perform all the functions that cells can

• Viruses are larger than cells

• Viruses are considered living organisms just like cells

• Viruses are different from cells, because they rely on a host

Students created note cards comparing characteristics of eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells. Which set of note cards most accurately compares these cells?

• Eukaryotic Cells: Membrane-bound nucleus or organelles; DNA chromosomes in the cytoplasm. Prokaryotic Cells: No nucleus or membrane-bound organelles; DNA chromosome in the cytoplasm.

• Eukaryotic Cells: Membrane-bound nucleus or organelles; DNA chromosomes in the nucleus. Prokaryotic Cells: No nucleus or membrane-bound organelles; DNA chromosome in the cytoplasm.

• Eukaryotic Cells: No membrane-bound nucleus or organelles; DNA chromosomes in the cytoplasm. Prokaryotic Cells: Membrane-bound nucleus or organelles; DNA chromosome in the nucleus.

• Eukaryotic Cells: No membrane-bound nucleus or organelles; DNA chromosomes in the nucleus. Prokaryotic Cells: Membrane-bound nucleus or organelles; DNA chromosome in the cytoplasm.

Which of these identifies the part of the DNA segment labeled X?

• Nucleotide

• Phosphate group

• Hydrogen bond

• Deoxyribose

What property is shared by the cells of all living things?

• The cells contain DNA composed of adenine, thymine, guanine, and cytosine.

• The cells are surrounded by a phospholipid bilayer and a cell wall made of cellulose.

• The cells have chromosomes that are located inside a membrane-bound nucleus.

• The cells rely on mitochondria to carry out aerobic cellular respiration.

What is taxonomy?

• A method of classifying organisms based on genetic information only

• A branching classification based on the shared characteristics of organisms

• A system of naming organisms based on their habitat

• A classification system that cannot change over time

Two scientists want to compare their research of fireflies. Which information must the two scientists provide to each other to determine if they studied the same type of fireflies?

• Size of the firefly populations

• Type of habitat in which the fireflies live

• Color of light produced by the fireflies

• Species name of the fireflies studied

Based on the Bat Dichotomous Key provided, which bat is identified as having a wingspan greater than 35 cm and round, large ears?

• Seminole bat

• Hoary bat

• Eastern red bat

• Mexican free-tailed bat

According to the Bat Dichotomous Key, which bat is characterized by a wingspan less than 35 cm and pointed, short ears?

• Seminole bat

• Hoary bat

• Cave myotis bat

• Mexican free-tailed bat

Based on the taxonomic classifications provided, which two species of amphibians belong to the same family?

• Northern Cricket Frog and Northern Leopard Frog

• Northern Cricket Frog and Green Treefrog

• Green Treefrog and Bullfrog

• Northern Leopard Frog and Bullfrog