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Metabolism

Total questions: 114

Worksheet time: 1hrs 3mins

Name
Class
Date
1.
The main source of energy for all life comes from ____.
a)
the Earth
b)
the moon
c)
the sun
d)
the food we eat/make
2.

Does the following definition describe photosynthesis or cellular respiration?

"The process by which plants capture energy from the sun and use it to make food"

a)

photosynthesis

b)

cellular respiration

3.

Does the following definition describe photosynthesis or cellular respiration?

"The process by which cells obtain energy from glucose"

a)

photosynthesis

b)

cellular respiration

4.

Does the following equation refer to photosynthesis or cellular respiration? glucose + oxygen --> carbon dioxide + water + energy

a)

photosynthesis

b)

cellular respiration

5.

Does the following equation refer to photosynthesis or cellular respiration? sunlight + carbon dioxide + water --> glucose + oxygen

a)

photosynthesis

b)

cellular respiration

6.

Cellular Respiration's goal is to

a)

make water

b)

make energy

c)

make glucose

d)

make oxygen

7.

A plant's goal for photosynthesis is to:

a)

make food (glucose)

b)

make carbon dioxide

c)

make oxygen

d)

make water

8.
What gas is released into the air during cellular respiration?
a)
oxygen
b)
carbon dioxide
c)
water 
d)
glucose
9.

What gas is released into the air during photosynthesis?

a)

oxygen

b)

carbon dioxide

c)

water

d)

glucose

10.

C6H12O6 is the chemical formula for

a)

Carbon Dioxide

b)

Water

c)

Oxygen

d)

Glucose

11.

O2 is the chemical formula for

a)

Oxygen

b)

Carbon Dioxide

c)

Glucose

d)

Water

12.

Is OXYGEN a product of photosynthesis or cellular respiration?

a)

photosynthesis

b)

cellular respiration

13.

Is CARBON DIOXIDE a product of photosynthesis or cellular respiration?

a)

photosynthesis

b)

cellular respiration

14.

Is GLUCOSE a reactant of photosynthesis or cellular respiration?

a)

photosynthesis

b)

cellular respiration

15.

Is WATER a reactant of photosynthesis or cellular respiration?

a)

photosynthesis

b)

cellular respiration

16.

What are the reactants of cellular respiration? (Mark all of them!)

a)

oxygen

b)

glucose

c)

carbon dioxide

d)

water

e)

energy

17.

What are the products of cellular respiration? (Mark all of them!)

a)

oxygen

b)

glucose

c)

carbon dioxide

d)

water

e)

energy

18.

What are the reactants of photosynthesis? (Mark all of them!)

a)

oxygen

b)

glucose

c)

carbon dioxide

d)

water

e)

sunlight

19.

What are the products of photosynthesis? (Mark all of them!)

a)

oxygen

b)

glucose

c)

carbon dioxide

d)

water

e)

sunlight

20.
All living things do which of the following?
a)
Chemosynthesis
b)
Respiration
c)
photosynthesis
d)
all of the answers
21.
What is one of the reactants of cellular respiration?
a)
energy
b)
glucose
c)
carbon dioxide
d)
water
22.
______________ produces the most ATP.
a)
photosnthesis
b)
aerobic respiration
c)
anaerobic respiration
d)
glycolysis
23.
Where does glycolysis take place?
a)
Cytoplasm
b)
Stroma
c)
Thylakoid
d)
Mitochondria
24.
What is the name of the 1st step of cellular respiration?
a)
Glycolysis
b)
Kreb's Cycle
c)
ETC
d)
Anaerobic respiration
25.
Where does aerobic respiration take place?
a)
Cytoplasm
b)
Mitochondria
c)
Stroma
d)
Thylakoid
26.
What is the net gain of ATP during glycolysis?
a)
1
b)
2
c)
4
d)
34
27.
Which type of respiration occurs in the presence of oxygen?
a)
Aerobic
b)
Anaerobic
28.
Which type of respiration occurs without the presence of oxygen?
a)
Aerobic 
b)
Anaerobic 
29.
What are the two reactants of cellular respiration?
a)
C6H12O6 & 6CO2
b)
6 CO2 & 6H2O
c)
C6H12O6 & 6O2
d)
6CO2 & 6O2
30.
Glucose is broken down during which process?
a)
Calvin cycle
b)
Glycolysis
c)
Krebs Cycle
d)
Photosynthesis 
31.
Along with 2ATP, what is produced during glycolysis?
a)
6CO2
b)
6O2
c)
C6H12O6
d)
2 pyruvate
32.
___ produces the most ATP.
a)
Aerobic respiration
b)
Anaerobic respriation
c)
Glycolysis
d)
Photosynthesis
33.
The overall goal of cellular respiration is to make:
a)
Glucose
b)
ATP
c)
Oxygen
d)
Water
34.
Which is a product of Kreb's Cycle?
a)
Carbon dioxide
b)
Glucose
c)
Pyruvate
d)
Water
35.
Which is a product of the ETC?
a)
Carbon dioxide
b)
Glucose
c)
Oxygen
d)
Water
36.

In which way are photosynthesis and cellular respiration similar?

a)

Both processes destroy energy.

b)

Both create energy.

c)

Photosynthesis breaks down sugar while cellular respiration produces sugar.

d)

Both processes transfer energy from one form to another.

37.

What is the correct equation for cellular respiration?

a)

oxygen + sugar -> carbon dioxide + water + Energy

b)

carbon dioxide + sugar + Energy -> carbon dioxide + water

c)

carbon dioxide + water -> oxygen + sugar + Energy

d)

carbon dioxide + water + Energy -> oxygen + sugar

38.

What is important about cellular respiration?

a)

It produces energy from the sun.

b)

It forms sugar.

c)

It transforms sugar into a usable form of energy (ATP)

d)

Only plants perform this process.

39.

What's the chemical formula for glucose?

a)

6C6H12O6

b)

C12H6O12

c)

C6H12O6

d)

CHO

40.

Which organ excretes (gets rid of) carbon dioxide?

a)

Lungs

b)

Liver

c)

Heart

d)

Kidney

41.
What happens to your breathing rate when you exercise?
a)
It increases
b)
It decreases
c)
It stays the same
42.

One molecule needed for cellular respiration is

a)

carbon dioxide

b)

glucose

c)

water

d)

chlorophyll

43.

One molecule produced by animals during cellular respiration is

a)

carbon dioxide

b)

glucose

c)

oxygen

d)

chlorophyll

44.

Cellular respiration is

a)

a chemical reaction and NOT the same as breathing

b)

the movement of air in and out of the lungs

c)

not a chemical reaction

45.

Number of times we breathe in a minute is called

a)

Breathing rate

b)

Heart rate

c)

pulse

d)

exhalations

46.
The following diagram shows the relationship between photosynthesis and respiration.  What products of photosynthesis are starting material for cellular respiration?
a)
glucose and oxygen
b)
heat energy and ATP
c)
carbon dioxide and water
d)
light energy and chlorophyll
47.
How are plant cells different from animal cells?
a)
Only plant cells can grow
b)
Only animal cells can reproduce
c)
Only animal cells can store energy
d)
Only plant cells can perform photosynthesis
48.

Your food is digested into ______________.

a)

Hamburgers

b)

Glucose

c)

Fructose

d)

Sucrose

49.

Glucose molecules store _____________.

a)

chemical energy

b)

kinetic energy

c)

gravitational potential energy

d)

heat energy

50.

The energy stored in glucose is transferred to ________________.

a)

A molecule known as ATP

b)

A molecule known as ADP

c)

water molecules

d)

oxygen molecules

51.

Where does aerobic cellular respiration occur in cells?

a)

Mitochondria

b)

cytoplasm

c)

nucleus

52.
amino acids
a)
molecules that are the building blocks of proteins
b)
a molecule made of carbon and oxygen atoms
c)
the ability to make things move or change
d)
a type of energy storage molecule made of many glucose molecules connected together
53.
carbon dioxide
a)
a molecule made of carbon and oxygen atoms
b)
the body’s use of molecules for energy and growth
c)
a molecule that organisms can use to release energy, and that is made of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen atoms
d)
a type of energy storage molecule made of many glucose molecules connected together
54.
cellular respiration
a)
the chemical reaction between oxygen and glucose that releases energy into cells
b)
the body system that takes in oxygen and releases carbon dioxide
c)
a group of atoms joined together in a particular way
d)
the body system that takes in food and breaks it down
55.
chemical reaction
a)
a process in which atoms rearrange to form new substances
b)
a set of interacting parts forming a complex whole
c)
a proposed answer to a question about the natural world
d)
a claim supported by evidence
56.
circulatory system
a)
the body system that transports molecules to and from all cells of the body
b)
the body system that takes in oxygen and releases carbon dioxide
c)
the body system that takes in food and breaks it down
d)
the body’s use of molecules for energy and growth
57.
digestive system
a)
the body system that takes in food and breaks it down
b)
the body system that transports molecules to and from all cells of the body
c)
the body system that takes in oxygen and releases carbon dioxide
d)
the body’s use of molecules for energy and growth
58.
energy
a)
the ability to make things move or change
b)
the chemical reaction between oxygen and glucose that releases energy into cells
c)
the body’s use of molecules for energy and growth
d)
a claim supported by evidence
59.
glucose
a)
a molecule that organisms can use to release energy, and that is made of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen atoms
b)
molecules that are the building blocks of proteins
c)
a molecule made of carbon and oxygen atoms
d)
a category of large molecules that perform important functions inside living things
60.
metabolism
a)
the body’s use of molecules for energy and growth
b)
the chemical reaction between oxygen and glucose that releases energy into cells
c)
a claim supported by evidence
d)
the chemical reaction between oxygen and glucose that releases energy into cells
61.
molecule
a)
a group of atoms joined together in a particular way
b)
a set of interacting parts forming a complex whole
c)
the process of making clear how your evidence supports your claim
d)
a proposed answer to a question about the natural world
62.
oxygen
a)
a molecule that organisms get from the air or water around them and use to release energy
b)
molecules that are the building blocks of proteins
c)
a type of energy storage molecule made of many glucose molecules connected together
d)
a molecule made of carbon and oxygen atoms
63.
proteins
a)
a category of large molecules that perform important functions inside living things
b)
the chemical reaction between oxygen and glucose that releases energy into cells
c)
a proposed answer to a question about the natural world
d)
a type of energy storage molecule made of many glucose molecules connected together
64.
respiratory system
a)
the body system that takes in oxygen and releases carbon dioxide
b)
the body system that transports molecules to and from all cells of the body
c)
the body system that takes in food and breaks it down
d)
the body’s use of molecules for energy and growth
65.
starch
a)
a type of energy storage molecule made of many glucose molecules connected together
b)
a category of large molecules that perform important functions inside living things
c)
a process in which atoms rearrange to form new substances
d)
a set of interacting parts forming a complex whole
66.
system
a)
a set of interacting parts forming a complex whole
b)
a proposed answer to a question about the natural world
c)
the ability to make things move or change
d)
the process of making clear how your evidence supports your claim
67.

A substance you need to grow and live is called a

a)

Balanced diet

b)

Nutrient

c)

Calorie

d)

Myplate

68.

This type of nutrient is needed in larger amounts and includes proteins, fats, and carbohydrates

a)

Carbohydrate

b)

Micronutrient

c)

Mineral

d)

Macronutrient

69.

This macronutrient is a building block for the body's tissues

a)

Carbohydrate

b)

Fat

c)

Protein

d)

Vitamin

70.

The starches and sugars found in foods; esp. in plant based foods. They are the main source of energy.

a)

Fat

b)

Protein

c)

Carbohydrates

d)

Nutrients

71.

Nutrients that promote normal growth, give you energy, and keep your skin healthy. There are two types: saturated and unsaturated.

a)

Fat

b)

Protein

c)

Carbohydrates

d)

Nutrients

72.

Compounds that help to regulate body processes.

a)

Fats

b)

Vitamins

c)

Minerals

d)

Carbohydrates

73.

Elements in food that help your body work properly.

a)

Minerals

b)

Fats

c)

Nutrients

d)

Protein

74.

Units of heat that measures the energy available in food.

a)

Nutrients

b)

Metabolism

c)

Macronutrients

d)

Calories

75.

The study of nutrients and how the body uses them. The title of this unit.

a)

Nutrition

b)

Healthy eating

c)

Nutrients

d)

Metabolism

76.

A collection of chemical reactions that takes place in the body's cells. Determines the rate at which our bodies break down and use food for energy.

a)

Calorie

b)

Metabolism

c)

Nutrition

d)

Nutrient

77.
Which nutrient helps rebuild and repair muscles?
a)
Dairy
b)
Sodium
c)
Carbohydrates
d)
Protein
78.
The substances in food that your body needs to grow, have energy, and stay healthy are called?
a)
Nutrients
b)
Proteins
c)
Vitamins
d)
Carbohydrates
79.
Which nutrient is the number one energy source for the body?
a)
Grains
b)
Vegetables
c)
Carbohydrates
d)
Vitamins
80.
Which nutrient helps rebuild and repair muscles?
a)
Dairy
b)
Sodium
c)
Carbohydrates
d)
Protein
81.
Which nutrient insulates the body against the cold and protects internal organs?
a)
Proteins
b)
Fats
c)
Minerals
d)
Nutrients
82.
Which nutrient helps control body functions such as digestion, metabolism, and wound healing?
a)
Vitamins
b)
Minerals
c)
Water
d)
Vegetables
83.
Which nutrient carries nutrients and oxygen throughout the body?
a)
Dairy
b)
Minerals
c)
Protein
d)
Water
84.
Which nutrient contributes to water balance, metabolism, and muscle function?
a)
Protein
b)
Minerals
c)
Water
d)
Vitamins
85.
Salt is also known as....
a)
Sugar
b)
Sodium
c)
Lodium
d)
Rodium
86.
Prepackaged, frozen and canned foods typically contain high amounts of...
a)
Saltium
b)
Fiber
c)
Salt
d)
Beef
87.
Foods such as pop and candy contain no nutritional value. What are these types of foods known as?
a)
Empty Calories
b)
Full Calories
c)
Pro Calories
d)
Burned Calories
88.
Which of the 6 key nutrients is missing... Carbs, Water, Fats, Minerals, Vitamins
a)
Protein
b)
Grains
c)
Fiber
d)
Vegetables
89.
When molecules are being built by chemical reactions it is called 
a)
anabolism
b)
catabolism
c)
fermentation
d)
respiration
90.
When molecules are being broken down in a chemical reaction it is called
a)
anabolism
b)
catabolism
c)
photosynthesis
d)
uptake
91.
What type of metabolism is demonstrated the reaction?
2H2O ----- 2H2 + O2
a)
anabolism
b)
catabolism
c)
dehydration
d)
hydration
92.
What type of metabolism is demonstrated the reaction?
Fe2O3 + 3SO3 → Fe2(SO4)3
a)
anabolism
b)
catabolism
c)
dehydration
d)
hydration
93.
What type of metabolism allows you to break down food into energy for your cells?
a)
anabolism
b)
catabolism
c)
exercise
d)
autotroph
94.

The totality of an organism's chemical reactions is called

a)

catabolism

b)

anabolism

c)

metabolism

d)

fabulism

95.

For catabolism you need ________

a)

ATP

b)

ADP+P

c)

AMP+PP

d)

All of the above

96.

Energy from food comes as

a)

ATP

b)

ADP

c)

AMP

d)

All of the above

97.

When energy is needed a ________ from ATP is broken

a)

Adenosine

b)

Phosphate

c)

AMP

d)

Triphosphate

98.

another name for triglycerides is ...

a)

Carbs

b)

Fats

c)

Protein

d)

Aminoacids

99.

What energy transformation occurs during photosynthesis?

a)

Chemical --> Radiant

b)

Thermal --> Chemical

c)

Radiant --> Chemical

d)

Mechanical --> Thermal

100.
What kind of energy is represented in the picture?
a)
Thermal
b)
Chemical
c)
Sound
d)
Nuclear
101.
When you eat pizza, Chemical Energy is transferred to _____ Energy.
a)
Solar
b)
Electrical
c)
Mechanical
d)
Chemical
102.

What type of energy transformation occurs, when a hawk eats a mouse and then uses the energy from the mouse to fly?

a)

mechanical energy to chemical energy

b)

thermal energy to mechanical energy

c)

chemical energy to mechanical energy

d)

mechanical energy to thermal energy

103.

Which organelle is responsible making food (Glucose) using sunlight?

a)

Ribosomes

b)

Nucleus

c)

Chloroplast

d)

Mitochondria

104.

Select all that are raw materials for Photosynthesis.

a)

nitrogent

b)

Carbon Dioxide

c)

Oxygen

d)

Glucose (Sugar/food)

105.

Select all that are products of Photosynthesis.

a)

Water

b)

Carbon Dioxide

c)

Sunlight (Light Energy)

d)

Glucose (Sugar/food)

106.

What is the green pigment that "traps" sunlight?

a)

Chlorophyll

b)

Chloroplasts

c)

Photosynthesis

d)

ATP

107.

Which organelle stores water for use in photosynthesis?

a)

Chloroplast

b)

Golgi

c)

Vacuole

d)

Canteen

108.
What major energy transformation occurs during photosynthesis?
a)
Thermal --> Chemical
b)
Kinetic --> Radiant
c)
Chemical --> Radiant
d)
Radiant --> Chemical
109.
What is the source of energy for photosynthesis?
a)
Carbohydrates (chemical energy)
b)
Light (radiant energy)
c)
Heat (thermal energy)
d)
Wind (kinetic energy)
110.
Which of the following is the correct equation for PHOTOSYNTHESIS?
a)
CO2 + light + H2O --> O2 + Sugar
b)
CO2 + sugar + H2O --> O2 + light
c)
O2 + light + H2O --> CO2 + Sugar
d)
CO2 + O2 + H2O --> Light+ Sugar
111.
Plants need carbon dioxide from their environment to produce glucose during which stage of photosynthesis? 
a)
The light-dependent stage
b)
The light-independent stage (The Calvin Cycle)
c)
The electron transport chain
d)
ATP formation
112.

The process of breaking something down into smaller parts.

a)

anabolism

b)

catabolism

c)

metabolism

d)

Photosynthesis

113.
When molecules are being built by chemical reactions it is called 
a)
anabolism
b)
catabolism
c)
fermentation
d)
respiration
114.

For catabolism you need ________

a)

ATP

b)

ADP+P

c)

AMP+PP

d)

All of the above

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