Biology Unit 1 Quiz

What is the scientific method used for?

• Studying cell structure

• Conducting experiments

• Analyzing macromolecules

• Exploring mitosis

What are the properties of water?

• High heat capacity

• Low surface tension

• Low heat of vaporization

• Low specific heat

What is the function of enzymes?

• Increase activation energy

• Decrease reaction rate

• Act as catalysts

• Inhibit chemical reactions

What is the purpose of the cell cycle?

• Cell differentiation

• Regulating cell growth

• Cell growth and division

• Cell transport

How does the cell cycle relate to cancer?

• It prevents cancer growth

• It has no relation to cancer

• It influences cancerous growth

• It inhibits cell division

Where does the energy come from in cell respiration?

• Golgi apparatus

• Endoplasmic reticulum

• Mitochondria

• Nucleus

What is the process of DNA replication and how is genetic information conserved?

• Chargaff's rule

• Meiosis and mitosis

• DNA double helix

• Transcription and translation

Why are proteins important in gene expression?

• To regulate cell division

• To provide energy for the cell

• To store genetic information

• To carry out cellular functions

How is the genetic code universal in inheritance and ancestry?

• It is influenced by the environment

• It varies between species

• It is specific to each individual

• It is passed down through generations

What is the role of mutations in altering phenotypes?

• To regulate gene expression

• To cause genetic disorders

• To create genetic diversity

• To maintain genetic stability