Honors Biology Semester 1 Exam Review

In an experimental setup, the variable that is manipulated to observe its effect on another variable is called the

• independent variable

• dependent variable

• constant

• control group

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Which of the following is one of the four major types of macromolecules in living organisms?

• amino acids

• lipids

• glucose

• vitamins

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Which macromolecule does the body prioritize for energy when all are available?

• lipids

• proteins

• carbohydrates

• nucleic acids

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What part of the cell makes enzymes?

• lysosomes

• ribosomes

• chloroplast

• Golgi apparatus

Which macromolecule is the main component of cell membranes?

(a)  

Which organelle controls the passage of materials into and out of a cell?

(a)  

Which organelle produces energy (ATP) for the cell?

(a)  

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Which organelle digests foreign substances and worn out cell parts?

(a)  

Which organelle acts as a whipping propeller, moving a cell through its environment?

(a)  

What principle of cell theory explains how skin cells regenerate after a cut?

• All organisms are composed of cells.

• Cells are the fundamental unit of structure and function in living things.

• New cells are produced from existing cells.

• Cells can spontaneously generate in certain conditions.