Multiple Choice Questions for Exam Prep

Given the provided information and based on the Campbell Biology 11th edition, here are some sample multiple choice questions:
(Easy) Which of the following structures is found in eukaryotic but not prokaryotic cells?
a) Ribosome
b) Cytoplasm
c) Nucleus
d) Cell membrane
(Moderate) In a eukaryotic cell, where does protein synthesis primarily take place?
a) In the mitochondria
b) In the ribosomes
c) In the endoplasmic reticulum
d) In the Golgi apparatus
(Difficult) Which of the following is NOT a component of the endomembrane system?
a) Mitochondria
b) Golgi apparatus
c) Endoplasmic reticulum
d) Nuclear envelope
(Easy) What is the term for the variation in the physical appearance of a species over a geographical area?
a) Gradualism
b) Cladogenesis
c) Speciation
d) Cline
(Moderate) The process by which one species splits into two or more species is called:
a) Convergent evolution
b) Gradualism
c) Speciation
d) Evolutionary adaptation
(Difficult) Polyploidy is a type of mutation that results in:
a) Changes in a single DNA base pair
b) Deletion of a large chromosomal region
c) Duplication of entire sets of chromosomes
d) Chromosomal translocation
(Easy) An ecosystem consists of:
a) All living organisms in a geographical area
b) All living organisms and their physical environment
c) All the different species in a geographical area
d) Only the physical environment in a geographical area
(Moderate) Which of the following is NOT a biotic factor in an ecosystem?
a) Temperature
b) Predators
c) Plants
d) Bacteria
(Difficult) Which of the following best describes the concept of ecosystem services?
a) The goods produced by natural and human-made ecosystems
b) The benefits humans gain from ecosystems
c) The monetary value of all goods and services produced in an ecosystem
d) The ecosystem's capacity for biological productivity
Remember, these questions should be used as a guideline. Reviewing and understanding the topics thoroughly is important for exam success. Good luck with your studies!