Last Minute Biology Exam Review Essentials

What are the basic building blocks of proteins?

• Nucleotides

• Fatty acids

• Amino acids

• Monosaccharides

Which type of molecule is primarily involved in forming the cell membrane?

• Proteins

• Nucleic acids

• Carbohydrates

• Lipids

What property of water allows it to move up against gravity in plant stems?

• Cohesion

• Adhesion

• Capillary action

• Surface tension

What is the main function of enzymes in biological reactions?

• To store genetic information

• To speed up chemical reactions

• To provide structural support

• To transport substances

What is the primary outcome of cellular respiration?

• Production of water

• Release of oxygen

• Generation of ATP

• Absorption of carbon dioxide

Which process do plants use to convert sunlight into chemical energy?

• Cellular respiration

• Fermentation

• Photosynthesis

• Osmosis

What is the result of meiosis in terms of genetic information?

• Cells with duplicated DNA

• Cells with mixed genetic information

• No change in genetic information

• Identical genetic information to parent cell

What does a Punnett square predict?

• Genetic outcomes

• Protein structures

• Chemical reactions

• Climate changes

What is an example of a sex-linked trait in humans?

• Color blindness

• Eye color

• Hair type

• Blood type

Which technology might be discussed in a biology exam for identifying DNA?

• Microscopy

• Polymerase chain reaction

• Gel electrophoresis

• CRISPR