Cell Energy and Transformation Quiz

What type of energy is demonstrated by a child going down an Alpine slide?

• Potential energy

• Kinetic energy

• Thermal energy

• Chemical energy

In the context of a dam, where is potential energy stored?

• In the turbines

• In the water below the dam

• In the dam structure

• In the water above the dam

How do our bodies convert potential energy from food?

• Into gravitational energy

• Into electrical energy

• Into kinetic energy

• Into thermal energy

What is the ultimate source of energy for all ecosystems?

• The Ocean

• The Sun

• The Earth

• The Moon

What process do plants use to convert light energy into chemical energy?

• Photosynthesis

• Fermentation

• Respiration

• Digestion

What does ATP stand for?

• Adenosine Triphosphate

• Adenosine Monophosphate

• Adenosine Diphosphate

• Adenosine Tetraphosphate

How is ATP similar to a rechargeable battery?

• It stores energy and can be recharged

• It can be used only once

• It is made of metal

• It is disposable

Where in the cell is ATP primarily produced?

• Nucleus

• Chloroplast

• Ribosome

• Mitochondria

What is the role of mitochondria in the cell?

• To produce proteins

• To transport nutrients

• To store genetic information

• To generate ATP

What happens to energy in living systems after it is used?

• It is destroyed

• It disappears

• It is converted into heat

• It is stored indefinitely