Chemistry of Life and Cell Biology

Which of the following is a function of carbohydrates in living organisms?

• A) Energy storage

• B) Catalyzing reactions

• C) Storing genetic information

• D) Transporting molecules.

Proteins are made up of _______.

Cell transport that requires energy is known as (a)   .

• Passive transport

• Active transport

• Diffusion

• Osmosis

What is the process by which plants convert light energy into chemical energy in the form of glucose?

• Respiration

• Photosynthesis

• Fermentation

• Digestion

In aerobic respiration, glucose reacts with oxygen to produce carbon dioxide, water, and ____.

The process by which green plants use sunlight to synthesize foods with the help of chlorophyll is called (a)  

• Photosynthesis
• Respiration

• Fermentation

What is the primary energy carrier in cells produced during cellular respiration?

• ATP

• DNA

• RNA

• NADH

Fill in the blank: The process by which cells break down glucose to produce ATP is called ________.

The equation C6H12O6 + 6O2 → 6CO2 + 6H2O + ATP represents the overall equation for (a)   .

• Photosynthesis

• Cellular Respiration
• Fermentation

• Glycolysis

Which of the following is an analogy used to describe macromolecules?

• Macromolecules as Building Blocks

• Macromolecules as Energy Sources

• Macromolecules as Waste Products

• Macromolecules as Transport Vehicles.