Biology Cell Energy Quiz

In photosynthesis, the light-dependent reactions generate ATP and NADPH. These molecules are then used in a series of reactions to synthesize carbohydrates. This series of reactions is known as the ______.

• Krebs cycle

• Calvin cycle

• Glycolysis

• Electron transport chain

During aerobic respiration, ATP is generated along with other byproducts. Identify all the byproducts formed in this process.

• Water

• Oxygen

• Glucose

• Carbon dioxide

• Lactic acid

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During the process of photosynthesis, plants use energy from the Sun to make food from carbon dioxide and water. What type of energy is created?

• chemical energy

• mechanical energy

• thermal energy

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Where does the process of glycolysis, which is similar to fermentation, primarily take place in a cell?

• A) nucleus

• B) cytoplasm

• C) mitochondria

What is a primary outcome of the breakdown of glucose during cellular respiration in human cells?

• formation of new cells

• release of carbon dioxide

• release of energy

• absorption of water

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What will happen to a photosynthetic single-celled organism if it is kept in darkness?

• A) It will increase its energy production.

• B) It will decrease its energy production.

• C) It will start to photosynthesize more efficiently.

• D) It will produce more oxygen.

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Which process of aerobic cellular respiration provides the most ATP?

• Electron Transport Chain

• Krebs Cycle

• Glycolysis

• Lactic Acid Fermentation

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What organelle in plant cells is responsible for photosynthesis?

• nucleus

• endoplasmic reticulum

• chloroplasts

• lysosomes

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Look at the diagram. Which reaction is taking place between the light and the sugar?

• ammonification

• glycolysis

• photosynthesis

• respiration

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During a biology class experiment, Mason is trying to understand how energy is used to lift a small weight. He learns that the energy required is supplied by ATP derived from the breakdown of molecules of:

• glutamate.

• glycerol.

• glycolysis.

• glucose.

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