2024 Fall ACP Review Questions

Several processes play roles in the evolution of populations and species. Which of these processes is necessary for the evolutionary change called adaptation to occur?

• competition

• genetic drift

• overproduction

• natural selection

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NGSS.HS-LS4-4

In a cross between pea plants both heterozygous for green pods (Gg x Gg), what is the expected percentage of offspring with green pods?

• 75%

• 25%

• 50%

• 0%

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NGSS.HS-LS3-1

An abbreviated diagram of a section of DNA is shown. Each strand of DNA contains nitrogenous bases that pair in certain ways.

A T G G C T A C

Which DNA strand is complementary to the one shown in the diagram above?

• A T G G C T A C

• U C T T G A T G

• G C T T A C A

• T A C C G A T G

Which of these events happens during the S phase of the cell cycle?

• Chromosomes separate into two groups.

• Chromosomes are copied.

• A cell grows in size.

• A cell divides into two cells.

All of these cellular processes require a source of energy except -

• cellular respiration

• photosynthesis

• active transport

• osmosis

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NGSS.HS-LS1-7

Which statement describes both viruses and living things?

• Both consist of cells.

• Both synthesize proteins.

• Both undergo binary fission.

• Both contain nucleic acids.

One difference between prokaryotic cells and eukaryotic cells is that only eukaryotic cells contain -

• organelles

• cytoplasm

• ribosomes

• chromosomes

Which statement best describes the relationship between DNA replication and mitosis?

• DNA replication takes place before the process of mitosis begins.

• DNA replication causes chromosomes to move to the center of a cell during mitosis.

• DNA replication happens after sister chromatids separate during mitosis.

• DNA replication repairs any chromosomes that are damaged during mitosis.

A student is taking a biology test covering the main biomolecules. The student is asked to provide a function for the group of biomolecules shown in the diagram.

Which of the following is the primary function of this biomolecule?

• store energy

• provide support

• store information

• transport materials

A mutation in a body cell might cause _________ in an offspring.

• gametes

• inherited differences

• cancer

• viruses