Biology First Semester Vocabulary Review

What is a biomolecule?

• A) A small molecule that does not perform any function

• B) A large molecule synthesized by cells that forms the structures of cells and performs the functions of life

• C) A molecule that only exists in plants

• D) A molecule that is not found in living organisms.

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A carbohydrate is a type of biomolecule that performs many functions in the cell, including providing energy and structural support.

• True

• False

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Eukaryote: A living organism whose cell or cells contain ______ and membrane-bound organelles.

• Nuclei

• Chloroplasts

• Mitochondria

• Ribosomes

What is a lipid?

• A type of biomolecule that performs many functions in the cell, including energy storage and cell membrane structure.

• A unicellular living organism that lacks a nucleus.

• A type of biomolecule that includes DNA and RNA.

• A small structure inside a cell that is surrounded by a membrane.

A membrane-bound organelle is a small structure inside a cell that is surrounded by a membrane and performs a specific function. True or False?

• True

• False

Nucleic Acid is a type of biomolecule that includes ______, which store and transmit genetic information.

• Lipids

• Proteins

• DNA and RNA

• Carbohydrates

Which of the following describes a prokaryote?

• A type of biomolecule that performs many functions in the cell.

• A unicellular living organism that lacks a nucleus and membrane-bound organelles.

• A small structure inside a cell that is surrounded by a membrane.

• A type of biomolecule that includes DNA and RNA.

What is a type of biomolecule that performs many functions throughout an organism, including providing structure and facilitating chemical reactions?

• Carbohydrate

• Lipid

• Protein

• Nucleic Acid

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A cell organelle composed of RNA, responsible for synthesizing proteins, is called a ________.

• Nucleus

• Ribosome

• Mitochondria

• Golgi Apparatus

Which of the following is a non-living, infectious agent that cannot reproduce without a host, obtain or use energy, or respond to the environment?

• Bacteria

• Virus

• Fungus

• Parasite