Basic concepts: cell structure and functions, diffusion, permeability, energy, enzymes, cell division, cell cycle, mitosis, meiosis, caner, chromosomes, DNA and RNA replication / translation / transcription, mutations, genetic diseases, inheritance, molecular genetics, proteins, amino acids, polymers, etc.
Disclaimer: While every reasonable effort is made to ensure that the information provided is accurate, no guarantees for the currency or accuracy of information are made. It takes several proof readings and rewrites to bring the quiz to an exceptional level. If you find an error, please contact me as soon as possible. Please indicate the question ID-Number or description because server may randomize the questions and answers.
Go to: Midterm I | Midterm II | Midterm III
Biology 205 (BIOL 205-UCAL) Final Exam
Congratulations - you have completed Biology 205 (BIOL 205-UCAL) Final Exam.
You scored %%SCORE%% out of %%TOTAL%%. With incorrect multiple attempts your score is %%PERCENTAGE%%
Your performance has been rated as %%RATING%%
Question 1 |
A | ...increased in in energy. |
B | ...decreased in in energy. |
C | ...released of energy. |
D | ...decrease in collisions among atoms. |
Question 2 |
A | Achondroplasia |
B | Promoter |
C | Pleiotropy |
D | Monogenetic inheritance |
E | Polygenetic inheritance |
Question 3 |
A | 4 |
B | 3 |
C | 5 |
D | 2 |
Question 4 |
A | The region of a duplicated chromosomes where two sister chromatids are joined. |
B | A site in which a particular gene is located in the chromosome. |
C | A region where the start codon is located. |
D | A region where the end codon is located. |
E | A type of mutation within a chromosome caused by an unmatched allele. |
Question 5 |
A | The dog dog did not eat. |
B | The dod idn ote at. |
C | The did not eat. |
D | The did dog not eat. |
E | The dog did dog did not eat. |
Question 6 |
A | A lead-based compound used in medical substances usually added to host's blood stream that boost immune system. |
B | A synthetic virus used for infecting the host organism in order to prevent more dangerous strain of the virus from infecting the host. |
C | A derivative of a pathogen used to simulate a host organism's immune system. |
D | A genetically modified version of the the virus used to suppress the host organism's immune system. |
Question 7 |
A | Cross between a F1 hybrid and the homozygous dominant parent. |
B | Cross between two F1 hybrids. |
C | Cross between a F1 hybrid and a heterozygous organism. |
D | Cross between a F1 hybrid and an organism that is homozygous recessive for that trait. |
E | Cross between two parental organisms. |
Question 8 |
A | mitosis cell division , meiosis cell division |
B | natural gene evolution , genetic mutations |
C | asexual reproduction , sexual reproduction |
D | sexual reproduction , asexual reproduction |
E | genetic mutations , natural gene evolution |
Question 9 |
A | T-A-G-A-T-C-G |
B | G-T-A-G-A-C-T |
C | T-G-T-G-T-A-G |
D | T-C-A-G-A-C-G |
E | G-A-T-C-A-C-A |
Question 10 |
A | 60 |
B | 10 |
C | 30 |
D | 6 |
Question 11 |
A | Anaphase |
B | Telophase |
C | Prophase |
D | Prometaphase |
E | Metaphase |
Question 12 |
A | ...tetrads. |
B | ...recombs. |
C | ...chiasmas. |
D | ...loci. |
Question 13 |
A | phosphate |
B | active |
C | allosteric |
D | inhibitory |
Question 14 |
A | two |
B | three |
C | one |
D | four |
E | five |
Question 15 |
A | ...penetrance. |
B | ...codominance. |
C | ...expressivity. |
D | ...multiple alleles. |
E | ...pleiotropy. |
Question 16 |
A | Homozygous recessive female |
B | Homozygous male |
C | Homozygous dominant female |
D | Heterozygous female |
E | Heterozygous male |
Question 17 |
A | The creation of a strand of DNA from an RNA molecule. |
B | Assimilation of external DNA into a cell. |
C | The type of semiconservative replication shown by DNA. |
D | The infection of cells by a phage DNA molecule. |
E | The creation of a strand of RNA from a DNA molecule. |
Question 18 |
A | Facilitated diffusion |
B | Receptor-neduated endocytosis |
C | Active diffusion |
D | Phagacytosis |
E | Pinocytosis |
Question 19 |
A | It is a laboratory process used for production of genetically modified foods. |
B | It is the process in which the speed of the cell division is controlled by several genetic factors. |
C | It is the process in which genes are turned "on" and "off" as a response to stimuli. |
D | It is a laboratory process used in in vitro fertilization. |
Question 20 |
A | hypotonic |
B | hypertonic |
C | isotonic |
D | non-equilibrium |
E | diffusion |
Question 21 |
A | Increased in genetic diversity. |
B | Inbreeding |
C | Genetic mutations caused by external factors. |
D | Naturally occurring genetic mutations. |
Question 22 |
A | The frequencies with which the genes exhibit incomplete dominance over each other. |
B | The frequencies with which the genes are inherited from the mother and from the father. |
C | The frequencies with which the corresponding traits occur together in offspring. |
D | The frequencies of mutations in the genes. |
Question 23 |
A | All Dd |
B | 1/2 Dd, 1/2 dd |
C | 1/2 DD, 1/2 Dd |
D | All dd |
E | All DD |
Question 24 |
A | At equilibrium, transport still occurs but there is no net change in concentration. |
B | At equilibrium, transport of particles ceased and there is no net change in concentration. |
C | The diffusion does not allow chemical equilibrium because particles will still be moved across through active transport. |
D | Even at equilibrium, there is a net diffusion direction but this is balanced by other sources of input into the cell. |
Question 25 |
A | ...men need to inherit only one copy of the recessive allele for the condition to be fully expressed. |
B | ...the sex chromosomes are more active in men than in women. |
C | ...the genes associated with the sex-linked conditions are linked to the Y chromosome, which determines maleness. |
D | ...men acquire two copies of the defective gene during fertilization. |
Question 26 |
A | Use of energy released from exergonic reactions to drive endergonic reactions. |
B | Breaking down of molecules to obtain energy from both ATP and ADP. |
C | Use of two ATPs to drive a single reaction. |
D | Use of two phosphates from ATP to drive a single reaction. |
Question 27 |
A | Chromosomes themselves do not control the patterns of inheritance. |
B | Chromosomes undergo segregation and but do not independent assortment. |
C | Chromosomes undergo segregation and independent assortment. |
D | Only few selected chromosomes are responsible for inheritance. |
Question 28 |
A | ...hypertonic. |
B | ...static. |
C | ...hypotonic. |
D | ...isotonic. |
E | ...hydrotonic. |
Question 29 |
A | Anaphase |
B | Metaphase |
C | Prophase |
D | Telophase |
E | Interphase |
Question 30 |
A | 8:4:2:2 |
B | 16:0:0:0 |
C | 9:3:3:1 |
D | 1:3:3:2 |
E | 1:1:1:1 |
Question 31 |
A | ...deals with the alleles governing two different traits. |
B | ...explains the behavior of a pair of alleles during meiosis. |
C | applies only to linked genes. |
D | ...applies only to sex-linked genes. |
Question 32 |
A | Prophase |
B | Metaphase |
C | Prometaphase |
D | Anaphase |
E | Interphase |
Question 33 |
A | F1 generation |
B | A1 generation |
C | P2 generation |
D | H1 generation |
E | P1 generation |
F | F2 generation |
Question 34 |
A | The potential energy of the products is more than that of the reactant. |
B | The reaction require a catalyst such as an enzyme to proceed. |
C | The potential energy of the products is less than that of the reactant. |
D | The reaction is an endothermic reaction. |
Question 35 |
A | Energization |
B | Phosphorylation |
C | Hydrolysis |
D | Polymerization |
Question 36 |
I. Colour of human skin is a character.
II. Green colour of peas as opposed to yellow is a trait.
III. Tall trees as opposed to short trees is a character.
IV. Shape of brain is a character.
A | All four statements are correct. |
B | II and III only. |
C | I and III only. |
D | II and IV only. |
E | I, II and IV only. |
F | I, II and III only. |
Question 37 |
A | Complementary RNA strand |
B | Amino acid and protein sequences |
C | Sugar-phosphate backbone |
D | Nucleotides and polynucleotides framework |
Question 38 |
A | Positivity charged sodium ion. |
B | Oxygen |
C | A small, nonpolar molecule such as butane (C4H10). |
D | Carbon dioxide |
Question 39 |
A | Seven |
B | Four |
C | Eight |
D | Three |
E | Two |
Question 40 |
A | AA |
B | AA and Aa |
C | aa |
D | Aa |
E | AA and aa |
Question 41 |
A | The cycle typically ends when the host bacterium divides. |
B | The virus reproduces outside of the host cell. |
C | The viral genes typically remain inactive once they are inside the host cell. |
D | The cycle typically leads to the lysis of the host cell. |
E | The viral DNA is inserted into a bacterial chromosome. |
Question 42 |
A | ...an inversion. |
B | ...a duplication. |
C | ...a translocation. |
D | ...a deletion. |
Question 43 |
A | ... all forms of reproduction. |
B | ...sexual reproduction between different species. |
C | ...asexual reproduction only. |
D | ...sexual reproduction only. |
Question 44 |
A | They observed the nucleus under high powered microscopes and discovered that the DNA is much larger than proteins. |
B | They injected different radioactive isotopes label DNA and protein then trace it using phage. |
C | They separated the DNA from the rest of the cell structure using centrifuged mixture and discovered DNA is the only living material. |
D | They were able to identify nucleotides which provided the proof needed to show that DNA is the genetic material. |
Question 45 |
A | Haploid |
B | Monosomy |
C | Trisomy |
D | Muted |
E | Diploid |
Question 46 |
A | Nucleosomes |
B | Autosomes |
C | Heterosomes |
D | Genomes |
E | Alleles |
Question 47 |
A | Polypeptides |
B | tRNAs |
C | Ribosomes |
D | Codons and anticodons |
Question 48 |
A | ...DNA transcripts. |
B | ...sister chromosomes. |
C | ...sister chromatids. |
D | ...homolgous chromosomes. |
E | ...chromatin. |
Question 49 |
A | Early humans asexually reproduced their offspring. |
B | Both plants and animals can produce offspring through sexual reproduction. |
C | Early plants sexually reproduced their offspring. |
D | Multicultural organisms only reproduce through sexual reproduction and are not capable of asexual reproduction. |
E | Only the organisms in the Kingdom Animalia undergo sexual reproduction. |
Question 50 |
A | Only certain forms of domesticated plants and animals bred true. |
B | The inheritance of traits was controlled by blood. |
C | All genetic traits bred true. |
D | The characteristics of parents were blended in the offspring. |
E | Acquired characteristics were inherited. |
Question 51 |
A | Prevention of transcription. |
B | Prevention of translation. |
C | Prevention of the nucleic acid formation. |
D | Interruption of DNA replication. |
E | Interruption of phospholipid synthesis. |
Question 52 |
A | DNA and Proteins |
B | DNA and RNA |
C | Proteins |
D | DNA |
E | RNA |
Question 53 |
A | I. anabolic II. metabolic |
B | I. catabolic II. anabolic |
C | I. catabolic II. metabolic |
D | I. metabolic II. anabolic |
E | I. anabolic II. catabolic |
F | I. metabolic II. catabolic |
Question 54 |
A | Nucleotide insertion. |
B | Nucleotide substitution. |
C | Nucleotide deletion. |
D | Alteration of the start codon. |
E | Rearrangement of codons. |
Question 55 |
A | About 90% of the total time of the cell cycle. |
B | About 10% of the total time of the cell cycle. |
C | About 50% of the total time of the cell cycle. |
D | About 35% of the total time of the cell cycle. |
Question 56 |
A | A protein which can attached to RNA to produce complementary DNA strand. |
B | A transcription enzyme within the RNA structure that allow it to pass information to proteins. |
C | A protein which encourages DNA replication by stimulating the DNA. |
D | A transcription enzyme within the RNA structure that allow it to obtain information from the nucleus. |
E | A specific binding site for sigma factor in DNA which the RNA can bind. |
Question 57 |
A | Size and type of the chromosome. |
B | The location of the centrosomes. |
C | Type of ATP compound that assist in the movement. |
D | Shape of the mitotic spindle. |
Question 58 |
A | ...destruction of the nucleus. |
B | ...reduction in RNA replication. |
C | ...destruction of the cell. |
D | ...reduction in protein synthesis. |
Question 59 |
A | Metaphase I |
B | Interphase I |
C | Metaphase II |
D | Prophase I |
E | Prophase II |
Question 60 |
A | Lethal |
B | Sex-linked |
C | Dominant |
D | Recessive |
E | Codominant |
Question 61 |
A | Four |
B | Three |
C | One |
D | Two |
E | Nine |
Question 62 |
A | Prophase |
B | Anaphase |
C | Metaphase |
D | Telophase |
E | Prometaphase |
Question 63 |
A | Silent mutation |
B | Reading frame mutation |
C | Missense mutation |
D | Nonsense mutation |
Question 64 |
A | DNA Pectinase |
B | DNA polymerase |
C | DNA ligase |
D | DNA Invertase |
E | DNA thymine |
Question 65 |
I. Translocation
II. Renegotiation of the start codon.
III. Codon recognition by pairing tRNA anticodon with mRNA codon.
IV. Peptide bond formation.
A | II (first) --> III --> IV --> I (last) |
B | III (first) --> II --> I--> IV (last) |
C | III (first) --> III --> IV --> I (last) |
D | II (first) --> III --> II--> IV (last) |
Question 66 |
A | It creates a hypotonic condition in which the cells lose water. |
B | It leads to lysed condition which eventually caused the bursting of the cell membrane. |
C | It leads to isotonic situation where cells could not obtain nutrients from outside and could not remove waste to outside. |
D | It creates a hypertonic condition in which the cells lose water. |
Question 67 |
A | meiosis |
B | replication |
C | mitosis |
D | binary fission |
Question 68 |
A | I |
B | IV |
C | III |
D | II |
Question 69 |
A | Polymers |
B | Nucleic acids |
C | Nucleotides |
D | Amino acids |
E | DNA |
Question 70 |
A | ...exon. |
B | ...intron. |
C | ...centromere. |
D | ...loci. |
E | ...splicer. |
Question 71 |
A | DNA packing/unpacking |
B | Translation |
C | Transcription |
D | RNA splicing |
E | Adding a cap and tail to RNA |
Question 72 |
A | nucleotide excision repair |
B | DNA ligase repair |
C | nucleic acid bond repair |
D | thymine insertion repair |
E | DNA polymer repair |
Question 73 |
A | Darwin received Mendel's paper but did not understand its significance. |
B | Darwin did not know which mechanisms were responsible for the variation he saw. |
C | Darwin did not know that mechanisms that causes genetic variations in plants are similar to that of animals. |
D | The explanation for genetics had no implications for evolution. |
E | The blending theory of inheritance provides support for evolution. |
Question 74 |
A | pH, chemical balance and temperature |
B | pH and temperature |
C | temperature only |
D | pH only |
E | temperature and chemical balance |
Question 75 |
A | A cross between individuals that only differ in one character. |
B | A cross between individuals that only differ due to one F-generation. |
C | A cross between individuals from the same species. |
D | A cross between individuals that are identical. In other words, no difference between any charter. |
E | A cross between individuals with different P-generations. |
Question 76 |
A | Stigmas |
B | Stamens |
C | Petals |
D | Flowers |
E | Pistils |
Question 77 |
A | Penicillin antibiotic is derived from a fungi and belongs to β-Lactam antibiotics class. |
B | Antibiotics not only can be used as a preventive medication, but also can be used to treat existing infections. |
C | Excessive use of antibiotics will create drug resistant bacteria also known as superbugs. |
D | Antibiotics work by either killing or inhibiting the growth of undesirable bacteria. |
Question 78 |
A | ...reactant inhibitor. |
B | ...feedback inhibitor. |
C | ...competitive inhibitor. |
D | ...product inhibitor. |
E | ...noncompetitive inhibitor. |
Question 79 |
A | Initiation of a new polypeptide chain. |
B | Elongation of the growing RNA molecule. |
C | Initiation of a new RNA molecule. |
D | Termination of the RNA molecule. |
Question 80 |
A | At the amino acid attachment site of tRNA. |
B | Deep inside the tRNA structure. |
C | Outside but exposed within the ribosome. |
D | Outside sticking out of the ribosome. |
← |
List |
→ |
1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 |
6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 |
11 | 12 | 13 | 14 | 15 |
16 | 17 | 18 | 19 | 20 |
21 | 22 | 23 | 24 | 25 |
26 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 30 |
31 | 32 | 33 | 34 | 35 |
36 | 37 | 38 | 39 | 40 |
41 | 42 | 43 | 44 | 45 |
46 | 47 | 48 | 49 | 50 |
51 | 52 | 53 | 54 | 55 |
56 | 57 | 58 | 59 | 60 |
61 | 62 | 63 | 64 | 65 |
66 | 67 | 68 | 69 | 70 |
71 | 72 | 73 | 74 | 75 |
76 | 77 | 78 | 79 | 80 |
End |
Credits: Based on the excellent class notes provided by, Dr. Lohmeier-Vogel during Fall 2014. Additional study material: Ch. 5, 8, 9, 10 Campbell Biology ISBN-10: 1-269-98476-4.
FAQ | Report an Error
If you get a question wrong, you can still click on the other answers. This will open up hints and explanations (if available), which will provide additional information.