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 Blank

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 Blank

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 Blank

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 Blank

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 Blank

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