Unit 6 AP Biology

What kind of chemical bond is found between paired bases of the DNA double helix?

• hydrogen

• ionic

• covalent

What is meant by the description ʺantiparallelʺ regarding the strands that make up DNA?

• The 5ʹ to 3ʹ direction of one strand runs counter to the 5ʹ to 3ʹ direction of the other strand.

• One strand is positively charged and the other is negatively charged.

Which enzyme catalyzes the elongation of a DNA strand in the 5ʹ → 3ʹ direction?

• primase

• DNA ligase

• DNA Polymerase

• helicase

What determines the nucleotide sequence of the newly synthesized strand during DNA replication?

• the nucleotide sequence of the template strand

• the primase used in the reaction

Explain how the structure of the cell membrane contributes to its function.

• The rigid structure provides support and protection.

• The fluid mosaic model allows selective permeability.

• The thick layer prevents all substances from entering.

• The solid structure allows for easy transport of materials.

Describe the role of ribosomes in a cell.

• They store genetic information.

• They synthesize proteins.

• They break down waste materials.

• They transport substances across the cell membrane.

Which of the following best describes the function of the nucleolus within the nucleus?

• It stores DNA.

• It synthesizes ribosomal RNA.

• It regulates cell division.

• It modifies proteins.

Compare and contrast the functions of the smooth and rough endoplasmic reticulum.

• Both synthesize proteins; the rough ER also detoxifies chemicals.

• The smooth ER synthesizes lipids; the rough ER synthesizes proteins.

• Both store calcium ions; the smooth ER also synthesizes proteins.

• The rough ER detoxifies chemicals; the smooth ER stores genetic material.

What is the primary function of the mitochondria in eukaryotic cells?

• Photosynthesis

• Protein synthesis

• Energy production

• Lipid storage

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NGSS.HS-LS1-7

NGSS.HS-LS2-3

A cell is observed to have a large number of lysosomes. What might this indicate about the cell's function?

• It is involved in energy production.

• It is involved in protein synthesis.

• It is involved in waste processing and recycling.

• It is involved in lipid storage.