Biology Quiz

Which of the following is true regarding living things? Select any (3) that apply.

• the cell is the basic unit of living things

• all living things can move from place to place

• all living things are composed of biomolecules

• all living things grow and develop

• all living things are multicellular

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After eating candy, blood sugar (glucose) levels will increase. Insulin will then be released by the body to move sugar out of your bloodstream and into your cells. This process helps maintain a relatively constant blood sugar level. This is an example of ___.

• homeostasis

• respiration

• chemosynthesis

Which monomer/polymer pair is not correct?

• nucleotide - DNA

• monosaccharide - carbohydrates

• disaccharide - protein

Which biomolecule traps heat (insulation) and provides long term energy storage?

• carbohydrate

• lipid

• nucleic acid

Which organic compound is the best choice for short-term, quick energy?

• Glucose

• Lactic acid

• Amino acids

Which biomolecule forms a bilayer between the cell and its environment (cell membrane)?

• carbohydrate

• lipid

• nucleic acid

Which of the following structures are found in ALL cells?

• cell membrane, nucleus, ER, ribosomes

• ribosomes, DNA, cell membrane, cytoplasm

• nucleus, cytoplasm, cell wall, DNA

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A group of students studied four different cell specimens under a microscope and recorded information about each cell in this table. Which cell specimen is a prokaryote?

• Cell 1

• Cell 2

• Cell 3

• Cell 4

Which of the following relationships between cell structure and their respective functions is correct?

• nucleus: breaks down waste products

• mitochondria: makes ATP

• chloroplasts: creates ribosomes

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According to the pictures below, what conclusion can be made regarding Cells A, B, and C?

• Cell B and C are both eukaryotic cells

• All of the cells are able to move on their own

• Cell C lacks organelles