Copy of MCAS Review Slides

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT one of the 6 essential elements of life?

• Calcium

• Carbon

• Nitrogen

• Sulfur

Open Ended

Why is it important to understand the chemistry of life when studying biology?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following biomolecules is primarily responsible for storing genetic information?

• Carbohydrates

• Proteins

• Nucleic acids

• Lipids

Open Ended

Explain how enzymes affect chemical reactions in living organisms.

Multiple Select

Which of the following organelles are found only in plant cells?

• Cell wall

• Chloroplasts

• Central vacuole

• Lysosomes

Open Ended

Compare and contrast prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells, providing at least two differences and one example of each.

Multiple Choice

Which part of the cell membrane is hydrophobic?

• Head

• Tail

• Integral protein

• Carbohydrate

Multiple Choice

Which process involves the movement of water across a semipermeable membrane to balance solute concentrations?

• Osmosis

• Diffusion

• Facilitated Diffusion

• Active Transport

Multiple Choice

Which kingdoms are included in the Six Kingdoms of Life?

• Animalia, Plantae, Fungi, Protista, Eubacteria, Archaebacteria

• Animalia, Plantae, Fungi, Monera, Protista, Eubacteria

• Animalia, Plantae, Fungi, Monera, Protista, Archaea

• Animalia, Plantae, Fungi, Protista, Bacteria, Virus

Multiple Choice

During which phase of the cell cycle does DNA replication occur?

• G1 phase

• S phase

• G2 phase

• M phase

Open Ended

Explain the main difference between mitosis and meiosis as shown in the diagrams.

Open Ended

What is the difference between a haploid cell and a diploid cell?

Open Ended

Would you like to learn more about the chemistry of life or do you have any questions about the essential elements and macromolecules discussed?

Open Ended

Summarize what you learned about the essential elements and macromolecules of life. How do these components contribute to living organisms?