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LSUE BIOLOGY 1001 MIDTERM EXAM
(2026/2027 Edition)
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Introductory Biology Study Assessment
Overview
This 2026/2027 study resource provides the complete LSUE Biology 1001 Midterm Exam in a
practice-exam format, including fully solved answers that align with current LSU Eunice
introductory biology standards. Ideal for students aiming to strengthen their understanding of
foundational biological concepts, prepare for midterm testing, and improve overall course
performance.
Key Features
✓ Complete practice midterm following LSUE Biology 1001 structure
✓ Cell Biology, Genetics, Evolution, and Organismal Biology topics
✓ Updated 2026/2027 curriculum and learning outcomes
✓ Includes diagrams, processes, and concept explanations
✓ Verified correct answers with clear reasoning
Content Domains
• Foundations of Biology & Scientific Method
• Cell Structure, Organelles & Membrane Function
• Energy, Enzymes & Cellular Respiration
• Genetics, DNA & Cell Division
• Evolutionary Principles & Natural Selection
• Plant & Animal Diversity Basics
,Answer Format
Correct answers are clearly indicated with:
• Concise biological explanations
• Step-by-step reasoning for processes
• Definitions of key biological terms
• Application-based examples where needed
Critical Updates 2026/2027
◆ NEW – Updated gene expression models and chromosome terminology
◆ UPDATED – Cellular respiration and ATP production pathways
◆ REVISED – Evolutionary mechanisms and evidence interpretations
◆ MODIFIED – LSUE course-aligned exam formatting
How many generations does it take to develop a new plant species by polyploid?
A) one
B) two
C) ten
D) about twenty
A) one
Both mitosis and meiosis are preceded by
A) prometaphase
B) interphase
C) prophase
D) telophase
B) interphase
Which of the following statements regarding the cell-cycle control system is false?
A) The cell-cycle control system receives messages from outside the cell that influence cell
division
B) The cell-cycle control system triggers and controls major events in the cell cycle
C) The cell-cycle control system includes three key checkpoints to complete a cell cycle
D) The cell-cycle control system operates independently of the growth factors
D) The cell-cycle control system operates independently of the growth factors
, Cancer is not usually inherited because
A) the chromosomal changes in cancer are usually confined to somatic cells
B) people with cancer usually die before reproducing
A) the chromosomal changes cancer are usually confined to somatic cells
Sister chromatids are
A) found right after a cell divides
B) joined together at a centromere
C) made only of DNA
D) unique to prokaryotes
B) joined together at a centromere
When animal cells are grown in a Petri dish, they typically stop diving once they have formed a
single, unbroken layer on the bottom of the dish. This arrest of division is an example of
A) cell constraint
B) density-dependent inhibition
C) cell division repression
D) growth factor desensitization
B) density dependent inhibition
The process by which the cytoplasm of a eukaryotic cell divides to produce two cells is called
A) mitosis
B) cytokinesis
C) binary fission
D) telophase
B) cytokinesis
Which of the following must occur for a plant or animal to grow and develop normally?
A) The organism must receive a supply of the appropriate hormones from its parents
B) The organism must be able to control the timing and rate of cell division in different parts of
its body
C) Sufficient light must be available to stimulate cell division
D) Sufficient oxygen must be available to stimulate cell division
B) The organism must be able to control the timing and rate of cell division in different parts of
its body
With the exception of identical twins, siblings who have the same two biological parents are
likely to look similar, but not identical, to each other because they have
A) identical chromosomes, but different genes
B) identical genes but different chromosomes
C) the same combination of traits, but different genes
D) a similar but not identical combination of genes