Academic Biology Final Exam Review '25

Which of the following is a characteristic of life?

• Movement at will

• Having bones

• Reproduction

• Ability to speak

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What does "homeostasis" refer to?

• Reproduction of cells

• Maintaining stable internal conditions

• Using energy from the sun

• Cellular division

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The statement "7-inch pear" is an example of:

• Inference

• Quantitative observation

• Qualitative data

• Hypothesis

Which of the following is a valid scientific claim that could be tested in vaping research?

• Most teens think vaping is cool

• Vaping is just a trend and will go away

• Vaping negatively affects lung capacity in teenagers

• Vape pens look more high-tech than cigarettes

What was the independent variable in the algae beads experiment?

• Color of beads

• Light exposure

• Type of container

• Carbon dioxide level

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Which part is used first to focus a microscope on low power?

• Coarse adjustment knob

• Fine adjustment knob

• Stage clip

• Ocular lens

What lens should you start with when using a microscope?

• Low power lens (4x)

• Medium power lens (10x)

• High power lens (40x)

• Oil immersion lens

Which organelle is found in plant cells but not in animal cells?

• Mitochondria

• Chloroplast

• Ribosome

• Nucleus

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What is a prokaryote?

• A cell with a nucleus

• A cell without a nucleus, like bacteria

• A multicellular organism

• A eukaryotic cell

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Which of the following is NOT part of the Cell Theory?

• All organisms are made of cells

• All cells come from pre-existing cells

• Cells can live forever

• The cell is the basic unit of life