Cells Quiz

What is the primary function of carbohydrates in cells?

• To speed up chemical reactions

• To provide quick energy and cell structure

• To store genetic information

• To bind with enzymes at active sites

What are lipids primarily responsible for in cells?

• Providing quick energy

• Speeding up reactions

• Making up the cell membrane and providing long term energy

• Transporting enzymes

What are proteins made of and what is one of their main roles?

• Nucleotides and genetic storage

• Amino acids and movement or transport

• Glycerol and energy storage

• Simple sugars and quick energy

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What is the role of nucleic acids?

• To provide energy

• To speed up chemical reactions

• To store and transmit genetic information

• To bind with substrates

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What is the function of an enzyme in biological reactions?

• To provide structural support

• To store energy

• To lower the activation energy and speed up chemical reactions

• To act as a genetic material

What does a catalyst do in chemical reactions?

• Provides energy

• Creates new substrates

• Speeds up reactions

• Stores genetic information

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What is meant by activation energy in a chemical reaction?

• The energy stored in the substrate

• The minimum energy needed to start a reaction

• The energy produced by the reaction

• The energy needed to stop the reaction

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What is a substrate in the context of enzymatic reactions?

• A type of enzyme

• A molecule that increases energy levels

• A substance that binds with an enzyme at the active site

• A product of chemical reactions

Which level of organization is represented by the combination of tissues to perform a specific function in an organism?

• Cell

• Organ

• Organ system

• Organism

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What is the smallest unit of biological organization shown in the diagram?

• Molecule

• Atom

• Organelle

• Cell

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