Howell-Molecule2Organelle

Multiple Choice

Which of the following elements is NOT one of the six elements necessary for life?

• Carbon (C)

• Hydrogen (H)

• Oxygen (O)

• Calcium (Ca)

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements best describes an atom?

• The smallest particle of an element that still has the properties of that element.

• A molecule made of two or more elements.

• A large organic molecule found in living things.

• A particle that cannot be divided further.

Multiple Select

Which of the following are subatomic particles found in an atom?

• Proton

• Neutron

• Electron

• Quark

Open Ended

Explain the relationship between monomers and polymers, using an analogy to help clarify your answer.

Multiple Choice

What is the main function of carbohydrates in living organisms?

• Energy storage (short-term)

• Genetic information storage

• Structural support in bones

• Long-term energy storage

Multiple Select

Which of the following are examples of carbohydrate polymers?

• Starch

• Glycogen

• Cellulose

• Glucose

Fill in the Blanks

The monomer of carbohydrates is called a

.

Multiple Select

Which of the following are uses or functions of lipids besides energy storage?

• Insulation

• Protection

• Structure

• Enzyme catalysis

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is the main function of lipids in the body?

• Energy storage

• Enzyme catalysis

• Genetic information storage

• Transport of oxygen

Fill in the Blanks

The monomer of lipids is

acids.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT a function of proteins in the body?

• Energy storage

• Enzyme activity

• Transport

• Antibody production

Fill in the Blanks

Proteins are made up of monomers called

.

Multiple Select

Which of the following are levels of protein structure?

• Primary structure

• Secondary structure

• Tertiary structure

• Quaternary structure

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best explains why proteins are considered the most diverse macromolecule?

• They have four levels of structure that determine their function.

• They are only found in animal cells.

• They store genetic information.

• They are made up of nucleotides.

Fill in the Blanks

The main function of nucleic acids is to store and transmit

information.

Multiple Choice

What are the three components that make up a nucleotide?

• 5-Carbon sugar, phosphate group, nitrogen-containing base

• Amino acid, phosphate group, fatty acid

• Glycerol, fatty acid, nitrogen base

• Monosaccharide, phosphate group, protein

Multiple Choice

Which part of a phospholipid is hydrophilic?

• Head

• Tail

• Both head and tail

• Neither head nor tail

Multiple Choice

Which component of the cell membrane is primarily responsible for transport across the membrane?

• Proteins

• Carbohydrates

• Cholesterol

• Phospholipids

Multiple Select

Which of the following are functions of the cytoskeleton in a cell?

• Give the cell shape

• Move organelles around

• Hold genetic material

• Provide structural support for animal cells

Fill in the Blanks

The cytoplasm is mainly made up of

and holds everything in place.

Multiple Choice

What is the main function of the nucleus in a cell?

• Protects the DNA that controls cell activities

• Produces energy for the cell

• Synthesizes proteins

• Stores water and nutrients

Multiple Select

Which of the following statements about ribosomes are correct?

• They are made of proteins and rRNA

• They are located on the Rough ER

• They are responsible for making proteins

• They store genetic material

Multiple Choice

What are the six elements necessary for life as mentioned in the organization of life?

• C, H, O, N, P, S

• Na, Cl, K, Ca, Fe, Mg

• H, He, Li, Be, B, C

• O, N, Ar, Kr, Xe, Rn