Biology Final Practice Semester 1

An organism’s genetic information is stored in which type of macromolecule?

• carbohydrates

• lipids

• proteins

• nucleic acids

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NGSS.MS-LS3-1

What is the primary function of a protein?

• act as a main energy source

• store energy for long term

• make body structures and carry out cell functions

• store and transmit genetic information

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Which statement is a fundamental principle of the cell theory?

• All  cells have a plasma membrane

• Eukaryotic cells are larger than prokaryotic cells.

• Living organisms are composed of cells.

• All cells are eukaryotic.

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What cell structure is MOST important in maintaining water balance in the cell?

• ribosome

• mitochondria

• cell wall

• cell membrane

Which cell structure is responsible for energy release in eukaryotes?

• ribosome

• mitochondria

• cell wall

• cell membrane

Which cell structure is the site of protein synthesis?

• ribosome

• mitochondria

• cell wall

• cell membrane

Which structure stores excess food, water, or waste?

• nucleus

• ribosome

• endoplasmic reticulum

• vacuole

Which structure generates energy for the cell?

• nucleus

• mitochondria

• endoplasmic reticulum

• Golgi apparatus

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NGSS.MS-LS1-2

The main difference between a prokaryote and a eukaryote is

• a eukaryote is smaller and less complex.

• a prokaryote lacks a nucleus.

• a prokaryote has more organelles.

• a eukaryote has no cell membrane.

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Where is DNA located in a prokaryotic cell?

• In the nucleus

• Attached to the ribosomes

• Free- floating in the cytoplasm

• They don't have DNA