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Water, Biomolecules, Cell membrane and Transport

Total questions: 39

Worksheet time: 26mins

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Class
Date
1.

How does the cell membrane maintain homeostasis for the cell?

a)

It contains the DNA which gives instructions to the cell.

b)

The cell membrane produces ATP energy for the cell.

c)

The cell membrane determines what can enter and exit the cell.

d)

The cell membrane provides structure to cells.

2.

What clues indicate that the image is showing an active transport process?

a)

All other answers

b)

The molecules are being pushed against the concentration gradient.

c)

Energy usage is being shown with an explosion symbol.

d)

ATP is present and being used.

3.

What would happen to a human cell if it was put in hypotonic conditions?

a)

It would shrivel up

b)

Nothing would happen because the concentrations are balanced.

c)

It would expand and could possibly burst.

d)

The cell would exhibit turgor pressure with its neighboring cells.

4.

Which situation describes Endocytosis?

a)

Cell membrane wraps around larger nutrients to pull them into the cell forming a vesicle.

b)

A protein carrier allows larger molecules to flow through the membrane

c)

Water follows a concentration gradient through a membrane.

d)

A vesicle fuses with the membrane, releasing waste out of the cell.

5.

Which situation describes Osmosis?

a)

A protein in the membrane uses ATP energy to actively push small molecules against the gradient.

b)

A protein carrier or channel allows larger molecules to flow through the membrane

c)

Water follows a concentration gradient through a membrane.

d)

A vesicle fuses with the membrane, releasing waste out of the cell.

6.

Which situation describes exocytosis?

a)

A protein in the membrane uses ATP energy to actively push small molecules against the gradient.

b)

A protein carrier or channel allows larger molecules to flow through the membrane

c)

Water follows a concentration gradient through a membrane.

d)

A vesicle fuses with the membrane, releasing waste out of the cell.

7.

Which situation describes facilitated diffusion?

a)

A protein in the membrane uses ATP energy to actively push small molecules against the gradient.

b)

A protein carrier or channel allows larger molecules to flow through the membrane

c)

Water follows a concentration gradient through a membrane.

d)

A vesicle fuses with the membrane, releasing waste out of the cell.

8.

A concentration gradient allows molecules to flow _______________.

a)

From high concentration to low.

b)

From low concentration to high.

c)

through a solid medium using energy.

d)

through a membrane no matter the size of the molecule.

9.

What is the function of Carbohydrates?

a)

Store and transmit genetic information.

b)

Catalyze chemical reaction within cells.

c)

Store long-term energy for cells.

d)

Store short-term energy for cells.

10.

What is the function of Lipids?

a)

Store and transmit genetic information.

b)

Catalyze chemical reaction within cells.

c)

Store long-term energy for cells.

d)

Store short-term energy for cells.

11.

Which is not a function of proteins?

a)

Enzymes - Speed up chemical reactions.

b)

Structures - parts of cells used to support the cell and body.

c)

Long-term energy - stored for later use.

d)

Membrane channels - allows larger molecules to cross the membrane.

12.

Which accurately describes the cell membrane?

a)

A porous lipid membrane with Nucleic acids stored inside.

b)

Three layers of lipids with a protein capsid surrounding.

c)

Two layers of proteins with phospholipids and carbohydrates surrounding it.

d)

two layers of back-to-back phospholipids with proteins mixed throughout.

13.

Diffusion is a form of __________ transport.

a)

Passive

b)

Active

c)

Easy

d)

Free

14.

Some cells move large particles out of the cell through the process of:

a)

Protein Synthesis

b)

Endocytosis

c)

Exocytosis

d)

Cytoplasmic Streaming

15.
In this image, the cell is using which type of molecular transport?
a)
Osmosis
b)
Diffusion 
c)
Endocytosis
d)
Exocytosis 
16.

The sodium potassium pump is an example of

a)

Passive Transport

b)

Active Transport

c)

Facilitated Diffusion

d)

Endocytosis

17.

Human red blood cells contain 0.9% sodium chloride as a component of their cytoplasm. What would happen if an IV solution containing 3.5% sodium chloride is introduced into a person? 

a)

The red blood cell would get bigger and burst.

b)

The red blood cell would stay the same size.

c)

The red blood cell would shrink.

d)

The red blood cell would first loose water and then absorb water.

18.
What do the brown structures represent?
a)
Phospholipids
b)
Glycoproteins
c)
Channel Proteins 
d)
Cyctoskeleton Filaments
19.
Hydrophilic means...
a)
water-loving
b)
water-fearing
c)
nonpolar
d)
lipid soluble
20.

10. Your friend is feeling irritable, lightheaded and dizzy. They are also feeling a bit of confusion and brain fog. Which biomolecule would you recommend your friend consume?

a)

Protein

b)

Carbohydrates

c)

Nucleic Acid

d)

Lipid

21.

2. Which biomolecules contains your genetic information?

a)

Proteins

b)

Lipids

c)

Carbohydrates

d)

Nucleic Acids

22.

9. Amino Acids are the monomers of __________.

a)

Nucleic Acids

b)

Proteins

c)

Carbohydrates

d)

Lipids

23.

Just under an orca's skin lies a thick layer of blubber. Blubber helps insulate a whale from heat loss. Based on this information, which biomolecule is blubber primarily made of?

a)

Lipids

b)

Nucleic Acids

c)

Proteins

d)

Carbohydrates

24.

7. Glycerol and fatty acids are the monomers of _________.

a)

Lipids

b)

Carbohydrates

c)

Proteins

d)

Nucleic Acids

25.

8. The monomer of Nucleic Acids is known as _________.

a)

Amino Acid

b)

Fatty Acid

c)

Nucleotide

d)

Saccharide

26.

1. The four most common elements found in biomolecules are __________.

a)

Sulfur, Phosphorus, Carbon, Oxygen

b)

Carbon, Oxygen, Nitrogen, Hydrogen

c)

Sulfur, Nitrogen, Carbon, Iron

d)

Carbon, Nitrogen, Hydrogen, Sulfur

27.
Where will the water go?
a)
Into the cell
b)
Out of the cell
c)
Equally in & out - it's isotonic
d)
There is no water
28.

Nemo and other ocean dwelling fish cannot survive in freshwater because......

a)

freshwater is hypertonic to Nemo's cells and will result in water leaving them causing the cells to shrink

b)

freshwater is hypotonic to Nemo's cells and will result in water leaving them causing the cells to shrink

c)

freshwater is hypertonic to Nemo's cells and will result in water entering them causing the cells to swell and burst

d)

freshwater is hypotonic to Nemo's cells and will result in water enter them causing the cells to swell and burst

29.

In the cell pictured, which way would water move?

a)

Into the cell, causing the cell to swell

b)

Out of the cell, causing the cell to shrink

c)

In and out of the cell equally, keeping the shape the same

30.

In the cell pictured, where would water move? 

a)

Into the cell, causing it to swell

b)

Out of the cell, causing it to shrink

c)

In and out of the cell equally, causing the shape to stay the same

31.

In the cell pictured, which way would water move?

a)

Into the cell, causing the cell to swell

b)

Out of the cell, causing the cell to shrink

c)

In and out of the cell equally, keeping the shape the same

32.

What is cohesion?

a)

The ability of a molecule to "stick" to itself

b)

The ability of a molecule to "stick" to other molecules

c)

Large amounts of energy are required to change the temperature of a substance

d)

A well-organized and efficient team

33.

What do the green bonds represent?

a)

Covalent Bond

b)

Hydrogen Bond

c)

Ionic Bond

34.

What characteristic is shown in the image?

a)

Polarity

b)

Hydrogen Bonds

c)

Cohesion

d)

Adhesion

35.

What property of water allows for water to act as a temperature regulator for the world?

a)

Cohesive Behavior

b)

Expansion Upon Freezing

c)

High Specific Heat

d)

Universal Solvent

36.

What property of water causes these Alka-Seltzer tablets to dissolve?

a)

Universal Solvent

b)

Expansion Upon Freezing

c)

Cohesive Behavior

d)

High Specific Heat

37.
Which of the following is LEAST likely to dissolve in water?
a)
nonpolar fats and oils
b)
polar sugar molecules
c)
salt made of a positive sodium ion and a negative chloride ion
d)
all of the substances will dissolve easily in water
38.
Large bodies of water, such as lakes and oceans, do not quickly fluctuate in temperature. What is the reason for this phenomenon?
a)
Water is an acid.
b)
Water is a versatile solvent.
c)
Water has a high heat capacity.
d)
 Water acts as a buffer.
39.
The tightness across the surface of water that enables paper clips to float is ____________.
a)
adhesion
b)
capillary action
c)
surface tension
d)
polarity