Biology Quiz

What is the primary focus of biology?

• Studying rocks

• Studying living organisms

• Analyzing computer code

• Investigating weather patterns

Which of the following is an essential step in the scientific method?

• Making assumptions

• Conducting experiments

• Ignoring data

• Relying on intuition

What is the main purpose of data analysis in biology?

• Proving hypotheses

• Collecting more data

• Drawing conclusions

• Ignoring results

Which class of macromolecules includes DNA and RNA?

• Proteins

• Nucleic acids

• Carbohydrates

• Lipids

What property of water allows it to form hydrogen bonds?

• Cohesion

• Adhesion

• High heat capacity

• Polarity

Which macromolecule is the primary energy storage molecule in cells?

• Proteins

• Nucleic acids

• Carbohydrates

• Lipids

According to the cell theory, what is a fundamental unit of life?

• Atoms

• Cells

• Molecules

• Tissues

Which organelle is responsible for producing ATP in a cell?

• Golgi apparatus

• Nucleus

• Mitochondria

• Endoplasmic reticulum

What is the main function of the cell membrane?

• Energy production

• Waste elimination

• Regulation of substances entering and leaving the cell

• Protein synthesis

Which process requires energy for the movement of molecules across the cell membrane against their concentration gradient?

• Osmosis

• Facilitated diffusion

• Active transport

• Passive transport