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AP Biology - Unit 2 Review

Authored by Mackenzie Heuer

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This AP Biology Unit 2 quiz comprehensively covers cell structure and function, focusing on three major areas: cellular organization and organelles, membrane transport mechanisms, and cell signaling pathways. The content is designed for high school students in grades 10-12 taking Advanced Placement Biology. Students need a thorough understanding of prokaryotic versus eukaryotic cell structures, the specific functions of organelles like the endoplasmic reticulum, Golgi apparatus, lysosomes, and mitochondria, and the endosymbiotic theory explaining eukaryotic evolution. The quiz also requires mastery of membrane transport processes including passive diffusion, facilitated diffusion, active transport, and osmosis, along with knowledge of membrane composition and the role of phospholipids and cholesterol. Additionally, students must understand signal transduction pathways, including the roles of ligands, receptors, second messengers like cAMP, and protein kinases in cellular communication. Created by Mackenzie Heuer, a Biology teacher in the US who teaches grades 10-12. This comprehensive review quiz serves multiple instructional purposes, functioning effectively as a unit assessment, homework assignment, or exam preparation tool for students preparing for the AP Biology exam. Teachers can utilize this quiz for formative assessment to identify knowledge gaps before the unit test, or as a structured review session to reinforce key concepts. The variety of question formats, from multiple choice to definition matching, allows students to demonstrate their understanding through different approaches while building confidence with AP-style questions. This quiz aligns with AP Biology Learning Objectives related to cell structure (2.B.1, 2.B.2), membrane transport (2.B.2), and cell communication (3.D.1, 3.D.2), providing targeted practice for the cellular processes that form the foundation of advanced biological concepts students will encounter throughout the AP Biology curriculum.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What is the major function of the rough endoplasmic reticulum?

Synthesize and isolate proteins for use in the cell

Synthesize and isolate lipids

Catabolize nutrients and produce ATP

Synthesize all ribosomal proteins

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

Prokaryotes are classified as belonging to two different domains. What are they?

Bacteria & Protista
Bacteria & Archaea
Bacteria & Eukarya
Archaea & Protista

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

Plant cells have ___ for cell to cell communication.

gap junctions
plasmodesmata
desmosomes
tight junctions

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which of the following is major cause of the size limits for certain types of cells?

evolutionary progression in cell size; more primitive cells have smaller sizes.
the need for sufficient surface area to support the cell's metabolic needs.
limitation on the strength and integrity of the plasma membrane as cell size increases
the difference in plasma membranes between prokaryotes and eukaryotes

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Large numbers of ribosomes are present in cells that specialize in producing which of the following molecules?

glycogen
cellulose
proteins
lipids

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NGSS.HS-LS1-1

NGSS.HS-LS1-6

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which statement is correct about diffusion?

It's very rapid over long distances.
It's a passive process which molecules move from a region of higher to lower concentration.
It requires an energy expenditure by the cell.
It's an active process where molecules move from a region of lower to higher concentration.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Endoplasmic Reticulum:/ER

The smallest organelle with a huge job / Makes proteins, which are the building blocks of the body.
A folded membrane that moves materials around inside cells / Also acts as the site of manufacturing materials needed by the cell.
A small sack that stores water and food until the cell needs it /  Stores waste temporarily until the cell  gets rid of it.
The protective outer layer that controls what enters and leaves the cell.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-2

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