Exploring Cells and Biological Molecules Study Guide

Which of the following is a primary function of carbohydrates in biological molecules? (PAGE 100 IN TEXT BOOK) *THINK SUGARY SNACKS.

• To store genetic information

• To provide energy

• To catalyze chemical reactions

• To form cell membranes

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What is the main difference between plant and animal cells?

• Plant cells have a cell wall, while animal cells do not.

• Animal cells have chloroplasts, while plant cells do not.

• Plant cells have a nucleus, while animal cells do not.

• Animal cells have a cell wall, while plant cells do not.

Which organelle is responsible for producing energy in the form of ATP in both plant and animal cells? "POWERHOUSE OF THE CELL"

• Nucleus

• Mitochondria

• Ribosome

• Golgi apparatus

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Identify the BIOLOGICAL POLYMER that is primarily responsible for TRANSMITTING storing GENETIC information. (THIS WAS IN THE TEXT BOOK ON PAGE 101 ).

• Proteins

• Lipids

• Nucleic acids

• Carbohydrates

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Which of the following organelles is involved in the synthesis (THE MAKE) of PROTEINS?

• Lysosome

• Ribosome

• Vacuole

• Chloroplast

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What is the role of chlorophyll in plant cells? *CHLOROPHYLL IS ALSO WHY THE PLANT IS GREEN

• To store water

• To absorb sunlight for photosynthesis

• To provide structural support

• To transport nutrients

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Which of the following is a characteristic of lipids (FATS, OILS, HORMONES)? PAGE 102 IN TEXTBOOK.

• They are soluble in water.

• They are used for long-term energy storage.

• They are composed of amino acids.

• They are involved in genetic coding.

What is the function of the CELL MEMBRANE in both plant and animal cells?

• To produce proteins

• To control the movement of substances in and out of the cell

• To provide energy

• To store genetic information

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Which organelle is responsible for PHOTOSYNTHESIS in plant cells?

• Mitochondria

• Chloroplast

• Nucleus

• Endoplasmic reticulum

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What is A protein MADE UP OF? page 99 in book.

• energy

• amino acids and carboxyl

• genetic information

• cell membranes

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