Biology Diagnostic Exam

Which of the following organelles is responsible for energy production in eukaryotic cells?

• Ribosome

• Golgi apparatus

• Mitochondria

• Endoplasmic reticulum

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What is the function of chlorophyll in plants?

• Absorbing carbon dioxide

• Absorbing light energy for photosynthesis

• Transporting water and minerals

• Synthesizing proteins

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Which of the following is NOT a component of the cell membrane?

• Phospholipids

• Proteins

• Carbohydrates

• Nucleic acids

Which of the following is true about mitosis?

• It results in the formation of four haploid cells

• It occurs only in somatic cells

• It is involved in gamete formation

• It results in two daughter cells with the same number of chromosomes as the parent cell

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Describe the process of photosynthesis, including the reactants, products, and the role of chlorophyll.

Answer explanation

Photosynthesis is the process where plants use sunlight to convert carbon dioxide and water into glucose and oxygen. Chlorophyll absorbs sunlight to initiate this process.

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Explain the difference between meiosis and mitosis. Provide examples of when each process occurs in the human body.

Answer explanation

Meiosis is the process of cell division that produces gametes with half the chromosome number, while mitosis is cell division for growth and repair with the same chromosome number. Meiosis occurs in the human body during the formation of eggs and sperm, while mitosis occurs in various tissues for growth and repair.

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Discuss the importance of biodiversity in ecosystems and how human activities can impact it.

Answer explanation

Biodiversity is crucial for ecosystem stability and resilience. Human activities like deforestation and pollution can lead to habitat destruction and species loss, disrupting the balance of ecosystems.

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Identify the function of DNA

• DNA helps in the digestion of food.
• The function of DNA is to store and transmit genetic information.
• DNA is primarily responsible for energy production.
• DNA is used for the synthesis of proteins.

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Where does photosynthesis occur?

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Please label the cell pictured.

a

b

c

cell membrane

nucleus

organelles

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