Biology Quiz: Cellular Processes and Photosynthesis

What is the main difference between organic and inorganic compounds?

• Inorganic compounds contain carbon, while organic compounds do not.

• Organic compounds contain carbon, while inorganic compounds do not.

• Inorganic compounds are made of proteins, while organic compounds are not.

• Organic compounds are made of water, while inorganic compounds are not.

Which of the following is NOT an organic compound?

• Carbohydrates

• Lipids

• Water

• Proteins

What is the chemical composition of water?

• 1 hydrogen atom and 2 oxygen atoms

• 2 hydrogen atoms and 1 oxygen atom

• 1 oxygen atom and 1 hydrogen atom

• 2 oxygen atoms and 1 hydrogen atom

Which structure is found in plant cells but NOT in animal cells?

• Nucleus

• Cell wall

• Mitochondria

• Plasma membrane

What is the main energy molecule used by cells?

• Chlorophyll

• NADPH

• ATP

• Glucose

What does the term 'photo' in photosynthesis mean?

• Energy

• Food

• Light

• Plant

What is the primary pigment in chloroplasts responsible for capturing light energy?

• Carotene

• Xanthophyll

• Chlorophyll

• Anthocyanin

Where do light-dependent reactions occur in the chloroplast?

• Inner membrane

• Thylakoid membrane

• Outer membrane

• Stroma

What is produced when water is split during light-dependent reactions?

• ATP and NADPH

• Chlorophyll and oxygen

• Oxygen, electrons, and hydrogen ions

• Carbon dioxide and glucose

What is the purpose of the Calvin Cycle?

• To split water molecules

• To use ATP and NADPH to make sugar

• To produce oxygen

• To capture sunlight