GED Life Science For Intensive 1 and 2

1.
The two types of nerves that carry messages to and from the brain are
the sensory and motor nerves. Motor nerves carry messages from the
brain to control muscles and operate body systems. Sensory nerves
carry messages from the surrounding environment to be processed by
the brain.
When an ant bites you on the hand, what is most likely to happen?
A. The hand informs the motor nerves that an ant is biting it, which
in turn tells the sensory nerves to kill it.
B. The sensory nerves on the hand send impulses to the brain about
the ant. The brain signals the motor nerves to remove the ant.
C. The motor nerves on the hand send impulses to the brain about
the ant. The brain signals the sensory nerves to operate the hand
to remove the ant.
D. The brain signals both the motor and sensory nerves, and
together they help the hand remove the ant.
2. Homeostasis refers to the ability of cells or body systems to keep a

stable internal environment as the external environment changes. Cells
and body systems monitor their internal environment and adjust the
internal conditions if a change occurs. These adjustments may be made
through a negative feedback system or a positive feedback system.
A negative feedback system is a process in which an initial change

will bring about an additional change in the opposite direction.
A positive feedback system is a process in which an initial change will
bring about an additional change in the same direction.
When skin is cut and blood vessels get damaged, platelets start
clinging to the injured site and release chemicals that attract more
platelets. The platelets continue piling up and releasing chemicals
until a clot is formed. This is an example of a _____________
feedback.
3. Which of the following is an opinion rather than a scientific fact?
A. Vitamin deficiency can lead to many types of illnesses.
B. Fruits and nuts contain more essential vitamins than candy.
C. Vitamin supplements should be taken by everyone over the age

of 30.
D. Both minerals and vitamins are essential for good health.
4. Photosynthesis is a process used by autotrophs to convert light energy,

normally from the sun, into chemical energy that can later be used for
metabolic activities.
6CO2 + 6H2O + light energy → C6H12O6 + 6O2
carbon dioxide + water + light energy → sugar + oxygen

An experiment was conducted in which one bean plant was placed in a
sunny window and the other was placed in a dark room. Both plants were
supplied with equal amounts of water. After one day, one leaf from each
plant was tested for the presence of sugar.
What is the most likely outcome of the test?
A. The plant that was kept in the dark room will die.
B. The leaf from the plant kept in the dark room will show the
presence of sugar because there is enough water and carbon
dioxide.
C. Only the leaf from the plant in the window will show signs of
sugar because sunlight is necessary for photosynthesis.
D. Neither leaf will show signs of the presence of sugar, because

one day is not enough time for photosynthesis to occur.
5. Atoms → Molecules → Organelles → Cells → Tissues → Organs →

Organ Systems → Organisms
What does the diagram describe?
A. the functioning of organs in the human body
B. levels of organization in a living organism
C. the process of evolution
D. how inherited traits are expressed
6. Mitosis refers to the start of the process of cell division, in which the
cell divides into two identical cells. Which part of the cell undergoes
mitosis?
A. nucleus
B. cell membrane
C. organelles
D. mitochondrion
7. Choose the correct sequence.
A. Metaphase → Prophase → Telophase → Anaphase
B. Anaphase → Metaphase → Prophase → Telophase
C. Prophase → Metaphase → Anaphase → Telophase
D. Anaphase → Prophase → Metaphase → Telophase
8. _____________ cells would be present after four complete meiosis

cycles.
9. A plant captures light energy and uses it to produce glucose. The

reaction for this process is:
The glucose produced can then be stored in the plant as starch. A rabbit
then consumes the plant and uses the starch from the plant as energy. After
eating the plant, the rabbit is preyed upon by an eagle. The eagle takes the
rabbit’s carcass to its nest to feed both itself and its offspring.
The reaction shown in the passage is best described as

A. cellular respiration
B. a food chain
C. photosynthesis
D. ATP synthesis
10. The oxygen produced by the reaction in the passage can then be
utilized by
A. an anaerobic organism
B. an aerobic organism
C. both an anaerobic organism and an aerobic organism
D. neither an anaerobic nor an aerobic organism

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2. Homeostasis refers to the ability of cells or body systems to keep a

A negative feedback system is a process in which an initial change

A. Vitamin deficiency can lead to many types of illnesses.

B. Fruits and nuts contain more essential vitamins than candy.

C. Vitamin supplements should be taken by everyone over the age

D. Both minerals and vitamins are essential for good health.

4. Photosynthesis is a process used by autotrophs to convert light energy,

carbon dioxide + water + light energy → sugar + oxygen

D. Neither leaf will show signs of the presence of sugar, because

5. Atoms → Molecules → Organelles → Cells → Tissues → Organs →

What does the diagram describe?

A. the functioning of organs in the human body

B. levels of organization in a living organism

C. the process of evolution

D. how inherited traits are expressed

7. Choose the correct sequence.

A. Metaphase → Prophase → Telophase → Anaphase

B. Anaphase → Metaphase → Prophase → Telophase

C. Prophase → Metaphase → Anaphase → Telophase

D. Anaphase → Prophase → Metaphase → Telophase

8. _____________ cells would be present after four complete meiosis

9. A plant captures light energy and uses it to produce glucose. The

The reaction shown in the passage is best described as

C. both an anaerobic organism and an aerobic organism

D. neither an anaerobic nor an aerobic organism

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