MC 2 Lesson 1

Open Ended

Why is it important to understand the chemical processes that occur within living organisms?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes the primary focus of biochemistry?

• The study of chemical and physiochemical processes in living organisms

• The study of physical forces in the universe

• The study of plant growth and development

• The study of animal behavior

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is NOT an importance of biochemistry as described in the image?

• It helps us understand genetics

• It enables us to understand life in general

• It explains the chemical basis of some central processes in Biology

• It describes the process of photosynthesis in detail

Fill in the Blank

A cell is the smallest unit that is capable of performing ___ functions.

Multiple Select

Which of the following statements about prokaryotic cells is/are correct?

• They do not have structures surrounded by membranes

• They are usually multicellular

• They have few internal structures

• They are one-celled organisms like bacteria

Open Ended

Describe two ways in which eukaryotic plant and animal cells are similar and two ways in which they are different, based on the diagrams.

Multiple Select

Which of the following features are found in eukaryotic cells but not in prokaryotic cells?

• Membrane-bound organelles

• Nucleoid region

• Multicellularity

• Cell wall

Open Ended

Describe two key differences between a typical animal cell and a typical plant cell based on their structure.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following organelles is present in both animal and plant cells?

• Chloroplast

• Cell wall

• Nucleus

• Raphide crystal

Fill in the Blank

The outer membrane of a cell that controls movement in and out is called the ___.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about the nucleus is correct?

• It controls cell activities and contains DNA.

• It is found only in plant cells.

• It is the site of protein synthesis.

• It is made of a single layer.

Open Ended

Explain the function of the nuclear membrane and why it is important for the cell.

Multiple Choice

Which cell structure contains RNA to build proteins and is located inside the nucleus?

• Nucleolus

• Cytoplasm

• Mitochondria

• Golgi bodies

Open Ended

How does the cytoplasm contribute to the overall function of a cell?

Multiple Select

Which of the following are functions of the endoplasmic reticulum?

• Moves materials around in cell

• Site for protein synthesis

• Acts as store of important chemicals

• Aids to dissolve waste products

Fill in the Blank

Ribosomes are found on the endoplasmic ___ and floating throughout the cell.

Open Ended

Describe the role of mitochondria in the cell and explain why it is often referred to as the 'powerhouse' of the cell.

Multiple Choice

Which organelle is responsible for packaging proteins and moving materials within and out of the cell?

• Golgi bodies

• Mitochondria

• Nucleolus

• Ribosomes

Multiple Choice

Which organelle is responsible for digesting proteins, fats, and carbohydrates in a cell?

• Lysosome

• Vacuole

• Chloroplast

• Nucleus

Multiple Choice

Which of the following organelles is primarily responsible for photosynthesis?

• Lysosome

• Vacuole

• Chloroplast

• Mitochondria

Fill in the Blank

All organic compounds contain the elements carbon and ___.

Open Ended

Explain why carbon is considered the major element in organic compounds and life processes.

Multiple Choice

Which elements make up 96% of living organisms?

• Carbon, Hydrogen, Oxygen, Nitrogen

• Carbon, Calcium, Oxygen, Phosphorus

• Hydrogen, Oxygen, Sodium, Magnesium

• Carbon, Sulfur, Oxygen, Potassium

Open Ended

After learning about the basics of biochemistry, what is one question you still have or a topic you would like to explore further?

Multiple Choice

What are the main types of biomolecules found in living organisms?

• Carbohydrates, Proteins, Lipids, Nucleic Acids

• Vitamins, Minerals, Water, Oxygen

• Sugars, Salts, Water, DNA

• Proteins, Sugars, Fats, Enzymes