Cell Membrane-AP Bio
Authored by Lauren Burns
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10th - 12th Grade
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This AP Biology quiz focuses on cell membrane structure and function, targeting students in grades 10-12 who are studying advanced cellular biology concepts. The questions assess students' understanding of membrane components including phospholipids, proteins, and cholesterol, as well as their knowledge of transport mechanisms such as diffusion, osmosis, and active versus passive transport. Students need to demonstrate mastery of molecular polarity concepts, particularly amphipathic molecules, and understand how membrane fluidity is regulated. The quiz also requires knowledge of cell recognition molecules like glycoproteins and glycolipids, transport protein functions, and the ability to analyze tonicity in cellular solutions. To succeed, students must integrate their understanding of molecular structure with membrane dynamics and apply principles of concentration gradients and energy requirements in cellular transport processes. Created by Lauren Burns, a Biology teacher in the US who teaches grades 10 and 12. This quiz serves as an excellent formative assessment tool for AP Biology students studying cell membrane biology, allowing teachers to gauge student comprehension before moving to more complex cellular processes. The quiz works effectively as a review activity following instruction on membrane structure, as homework to reinforce key concepts, or as a warm-up activity to activate prior knowledge before exploring related topics like cellular respiration or photosynthesis. Teachers can use this assessment to identify students who need additional support with fundamental membrane concepts before tackling more advanced AP Biology topics. The questions align with AP Biology Learning Objectives 2.10-2.13, which cover cell membrane structure and selective permeability, and support the development of Science Practice skills in data analysis and scientific reasoning that are essential for AP Biology success.
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What do the brown structures represent?
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NGSS.MS-LS1-2
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What is the name for a molecule that has a polar head region and a hydrophobic tail region?
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What molecule plays and important role in controlling cell membrane fluidity?
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What is the movement of molecules from an area of high concentration to low concentration?
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
What extracellular molecules aid in cell recognition and cell to cell binding?
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which of the following types of transport requires energy?
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Which of the following factors does NOT determine the speed of diffusion?
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NGSS.HS-PS1-5
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