Function Operations Review

What is the primary function of enzymes in biological reactions?

• To provide energy for reactions

• To slow down reactions

• To speed up reactions

• To change the products of reactions

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NGSS.MS-LS1-7

Which of the following is a function of the cell membrane?

• Energy production

• Protein synthesis

• Genetic information storage

• Regulating what enters and leaves the cell

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NGSS.MS-LS1-2

In the context of ecosystems, what is the function of decomposers?

• To produce energy through photosynthesis

• To consume primary producers

• To break down dead organisms and recycle nutrients

• To compete with herbivores for food

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NGSS.MS-LS2-3

What is the function of chlorophyll in photosynthesis?

• To absorb carbon dioxide

• To absorb light energy

• To release oxygen

• To transport water

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NGSS.MS-LS1-6

NGSS.MS-LS2-3

Which of the following best describes the function of the mitochondria?

• Protein synthesis

• Photosynthesis

• Energy production

• Genetic information storage

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NGSS.MS-LS1-2

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What is the primary function of the large intestine in the human body?

• Digestion of proteins

• Absorption of nutrients

• Absorption of water

• Production of bile

In a chemical reaction, what is the function of a catalyst?

• To increase the activation energy

• To decrease the activation energy

• To change the products of the reaction

• To increase the temperature of the reaction

What is the function of the ozone layer in Earth's atmosphere?

• To trap heat from the sun

• To reflect sunlight

• To absorb harmful ultraviolet radiation

• To produce oxygen

Which of the following is a function of the skeletal system?

• Producing hormones

• Storing genetic information

• Providing structural support

• Regulating body temperature

What is the function of ribosomes in a cell?

• DNA replication

• Protein synthesis

• Lipid synthesis

• Energy production

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NGSS.MS-LS1-2