Biology Guide Quiz

What is the function of the cell membrane?

• Protects the cell

• Controls what enters and exits the cell

• Provides energy

• Stores genetic information

What are the main components of DNA?

• Amino acids

• Nucleotides

• Fatty acids

• Monosaccharides

What is photosynthesis?

• Process by which plants make food

• Process of cellular respiration

• Conversion of light energy to chemical energy

• Both A and C

Fill in the blank: The powerhouse of the cell is the (a)   .

What is the role of ribosomes in a cell?

• Protein synthesis

• Energy production

• DNA replication

• Cell division

What is the primary function of chlorophyll?

• Absorbs light energy

• Transports water

• Stores nutrients

• Protects the plant

What is the basic unit of life?

• Atom

• Molecule

• Cell

• Tissue

What is the function of the nucleus?

• Control center of the cell

• Energy production

• Protein synthesis

• Cell division

What is the process of cell division called?

• Mitosis

• Meiosis

• Binary fission

• All of the above

What is the role of enzymes in biological reactions?

• Speed up reactions

• Slow down reactions

• Change the direction of reactions

• None of the above