2.1 Vocabulary Test

During a biology class, Abigail was explaining to Luna and Olivia about a molecule that is formed by the removal of a phosphate from adenosine triphosphate. She mentioned that it is composed of adenine, ribose, and two phosphate groups. Can you identify the molecule she was talking about?

Answer explanation

ADP is formed by the removal of a phosphate from adenosine triphosphate. It consists of adenine, ribose, and two phosphate groups.

During a biology class, Scarlett and Lily were studying about photosynthesis. They learned that

is a series of complex reactions that occur in the stroma of a plant's cells, forming the synthesis phase of photosynthesis. This process is crucial for the survival of the plant as it helps in the production of glucose.

Answer explanation

The Calvin Cycle is a series of complex reactions that occur in the stroma, forming the synthesis phase of photosynthesis. It is the correct choice for this question.

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Isla, Zoe, and Mason were learning about the human body in their biology class. Their teacher explained that when we eat foods rich in carbohydrates and fats, like bread or avocado, a portion of the energy released can be captured and stored by the chemical bonds of what?

Answer explanation

When the body consumes carbohydrates and fats, the energy released is stored in the chemical bonds of ATP (adenosine triphosphate), which is the correct choice.

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Aiden has a plant in his garden that can take simple molecules (such as carbon dioxide and water) and turn them into food (sugars) using the energy of sunlight. What is this type of organism called?

Answer explanation

Autotrophs can convert simple molecules into food using sunlight energy.

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Sophia and Ethan were observing a plant in their garden. They noticed that the plant was using sunlight and carbon dioxide from the atmosphere to produce glucose during photosynthesis. Mia explained to them that glucose is a simple

Answer explanation

Plants produce glucose, a carbohydrate, during photosynthesis using sunlight and carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. This is the correct choice.

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During a biology class, Luna was asked to explain the process that occurs when the chemical energy of "food" molecules, carbohydrates, fats, and proteins, is released and partially captured in the form of adenosine triphosphate (ATP). Abigail and James were given the options to answer.

Answer explanation

Cellular respiration is the process where the chemical energy in food molecules is released and captured as ATP. It is the correct choice.

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Sophia and Henry were doing a science project on plants. They noticed that the plants were green in color. They learned that a certain pigment absorbs sunlight and gives plants their green color. What is the name of this pigment?

Answer explanation

Chlorophyll is the pigment that gives plants their green color and absorbs sunlight.

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Evelyn, Nora, and Olivia are working on a science project about green plants. They noticed an organelle that contains chlorophyll in their samples. What is the name of this organelle?

Answer explanation

Chloroplast is the correct choice. It is an organelle that contains chlorophyll and is found in green plants.

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Charlotte is working on a science project about atoms. She learns that there are negatively charged subatomic particles present in the energy shells around the nucleus of an atom. What are these particles called?

Answer explanation

Electrons are negatively charged subatomic particles present in the energy shells around the nucleus of an atom.

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Isla and Anika are working on a science project about plants. They learned that plants use a certain biological process to create an organic sugar called glucose. What is this process called?

Answer explanation

Photosynthesis is a biological process used by most plants to create glucose, making it the correct choice.

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