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12th Grade Unit Test ; Metabolism

Total questions: 43

Worksheet time: 43mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which metabolic process involves the breakdown of complex molecules into simpler ones to release energy?

a)
Photosynthesis
b)
Transpiration
c)
Respiration
d)
Fermentation
2.

During which metabolic process are new molecules and structures built by the cell, requiring an input of energy?

a)

Fermentation

b)
Cellular respiration
c)
Anabolism
d)
Catabolism
3.

Which metabolic process typically involves the release of energy, such as in the digestion of food?

a)

Anabolism

b)
Transpiration
c)

Carabolism

d)
Fermentation
4.

Which of the following is NOT a function of enzymes in biological systems?

a)
Speed up chemical reactions
b)
Provide energy for reactions
c)

Regulating metabolic pathways

d)

Facilitate specific reactionsEnhancing reaction specificity

5.

hat is the term for the specific region on an enzyme where a substrate binds and a chemical reaction takes place?

a)
Active site
b)
Binding site
c)
Catalytic site
d)
Reaction site
6.

Enzyme activity is highly sensitive to changes in which environmental factor?

a)
Light intensity
b)
Soil type
c)
pH level
d)
Wind speed
7.

What are the two main components that make up an enzyme, and what roles do they play in the enzyme's function?

a)
Protein and Lipid, Protein provides structure and Lipid acts as a catalyst
b)
Protein and Nucleic Acid, Protein provides structure and Nucleic Acid acts as a catalyst
c)

Activator and inhibitor, controlling enzyme activity.

d)
Apoenzyme and Cofactor, Apoenzyme provides structure and Cofactor acts as a catalyst
8.

Enzyme names often end in "-ase." Which of the following is an enzyme responsible for breaking down starch into simpler sugars?

a)
Lipase
b)
Protease
c)
Amylase
d)
Nuclease
9.

Which of the following best describes the Lock and Key model of enzyme-substrate interactions?

a)
The enzyme changes shape to fit the substrate
b)
The substrate changes shape to fit the enzyme
c)

Enzymes have specific active sites that complement the shape of substrates.

d)

The enzyme and substrate do not interact at all. the enzyme is consumed

10.

What happens to the enzyme after it catalyzes a reaction in the Lock and Key model?

a)
The enzyme is consumed and cannot be used again
b)

The enzyme changes shape and cannot be used againThe enzyme undergoes a structural change and loses its activity.

c)

The enzyme binds irreversibly to the substrate.

d)
The enzyme remains unchanged and can be used again
11.

How does an increase in temperature typically affect enzyme activity?

a)
It decreases enzyme activity
b)
It increases enzyme activity until a certain point, after which activity decreases
c)

Enzyme activity remains constant regardless of temperature changes.

d)
It constantly increases enzyme activity
12.

What is the process through which the majority of ATP is produced?

a)

Photosynthesis

b)

Respiration

c)

Exercise

d)

Nucleotides

13.

What is the full name of the molecule ATP?

a)

Adenine Diphosphate

b)

Adenosine Diphosphate

c)

Adenine Triphosphate

d)

Adenosine Triphosphate

14.

Where does glycolysis occur in the cell?

a)

Cristae

b)
Mitochondria
c)
Cytoplasm
d)

Matrix

15.

What is the net gain of ATP molecules produced directly through glycolysis from one molecule of glucose?

a)
2 ATP molecules
b)
4 ATP molecules
c)
6 ATP molecules
d)
8 ATP molecules
16.

In glycolysis, glucose is converted into which molecule?

a)
Pyruvate
b)
Glucose-6-phosphate
c)
Fructose-1,6-bisphosphate
d)
Glyceraldehyde-3-phosphate
17.

How many NADH molecules are produced during glycolysis for each molecule of glucose?

a)
2
b)
3
c)
4
d)
5
18.

What is the primary purpose of glycolysis in cellular metabolism?

a)
To produce glucose
b)
To break down proteins
c)
To produce ATP and pyruvate
d)
To synthesize DNA
19.

Which molecule serves as the initial substrate for glycolysis?

a)
Glucose
b)
Fructose
c)
Sucrose
d)
Lactose
20.

What is the total number of carbon atoms in one molecule of glucose before it enters glycolysis?

a)
6
b)
12
c)
18
d)
24
21.

During the initial "investment" phase of glycolysis, two molecules of ATP are consumed to convert glucose into an intermediate compound. What is the purpose of this investment?

a)
To produce energy immediately
b)
To break down glucose into simpler compounds
c)
To store energy for future use
d)

To prime/prepare the glucose molecule for subsequent steps of glycolysis

22.

Where does pyruvate oxidation occur within a eukaryotic cell?

a)
Nucleus
b)
Cytoplasm
c)
Mitochondrial matrix
d)
Endoplasmic reticulum
23.

Pyruvate oxidation results in the conversion of pyruvate into which molecule?

a)
Glucose
b)
Glycogen
c)
Acetyl CoA
d)
Lactate
24.

During pyruvate oxidation, what molecule is released as a byproduct?

a)
Carbon Dioxide
b)
Water
c)
Oxygen
d)
Glucose
25.

How many carbon atoms are present in one molecule of acetyl-CoA after pyruvate oxidation?

a)
2 carbon atoms
b)
3 carbon atoms
c)
4 carbon atoms
d)
1 carbon atom
26.
Krebs Cycle is part of_______________ respiration.
a)
Aerobic
b)
Anaerobic
27.
Prior to entering the Krebs Cycle, each pyruvate molecule loses electrons, hydrogen ions, and a carbon, forming an energy-rich molecule of
a)
Acetyl-CoA
b)
Citrate
c)
Oxaloacetate
d)
Malate
28.

NADH and FADH2

a)

carry energy/electrons to the ETC (Electron Transport Chain).

b)

bind with Acetyl CoA.

c)

make pyruvic acid

d)

make water.

29.

Where does the Krebs Cycle primarily take place within a eukaryotic cell?

a)

Cristae

b)
Ribosome
c)

Mitochondrial matrix

d)
Endoplasmic reticulum
30.

What is the primary purpose of the Krebs Cycle in cellular respiration?

a)

To produce glucose and ATP directly

b)

To produce ATP, NADH, and FADH2 for the electron transport chain

c)
To break down proteins
d)

To convert glucose into pyruvate

31.

For each molecule of glucose, how many rounds of the Krebs Cycle are completed?

a)
1 round
b)
2 rounds
c)
3 rounds
d)
4 rounds
32.

What is the final product of the Krebs Cycle that serves as the starting molecule for the next round of the cycle?

a)
Glucose
b)

Acetyl-CoA

c)
Oxaloacetate
d)
Pyruvate
33.

What gas is released as a byproduct of the Krebs Cycle?

a)
Oxygen
b)
Nitrogen
c)
Carbon Dioxide
d)
Hydrogen
34.

What is the overall purpose of the Krebs Cycle in cellular respiration?

a)
To produce ATP directly
b)
To produce glucose
c)
To produce oxygen
d)
To generate high-energy electron carriers for use in the Electron Transport Chain
35.

In which organelle of plant cells does photosynthesis primarily take place?

a)
Nucleus
b)
Mitochondria
c)
Chloroplast
d)
Endoplasmic Reticulum
36.

What is the primary function of the Calvin cycle in photosynthesis?

a)
To produce oxygen
b)
To absorb sunlight
c)
To convert light energy into chemical energy
d)
To convert carbon dioxide and water into glucose
37.

Which photosynthetic process occurs in the thylakoid membranes of chloroplasts and produces ATP and NADPH?

a)
Calvin Cycle
b)
Glycolysis
c)
Krebs Cycle
d)
Light-dependent reactions
38.

What is the overall chemical equation for photosynthesis?

a)
6CO2 + 6H2O + Light Energy = C6H12O6 + 6O2
b)
6CO2 + 6H2O + Light Energy = C6H12O6 + 6H2
c)
6CO2 + 6H2O + Light Energy = C6H12O6 + 6CO
d)
6CO2 + 6H2O + Light Energy = C6H12O6 + 6O
39.

During which stage of photosynthesis do plants capture light energy and convert it into chemical energy?

a)
Calvin Cycle
b)
Light-Dependent Reactions
c)
Krebs Cycle
d)
Glycolysis
40.

What is the primary function of the electron transport chain in cellular respiration?

a)
To produce ATP
b)
To produce glucose
c)

To break down NADH

d)
To synthesize DNA
41.

In the electron transport chain, what is the final electron acceptor?

a)
NADH
b)
FADH2
c)
Oxygen
d)
ATP
42.

What is the ultimate purpose of the electron transport chain in cellular respiration?

a)

To establish a proton gradient for ATP syhnthesis

b)

To generate heat energy

c)

To convert NADH and FADH2 into glucose

d)
To produce carbon dioxide
43.

During the Krebs Cycle, which molecules are reduced to generate NADH and FADH2?

a)
Glucose and Oxygen
b)
ATP and ADP
c)
NAD+ and FAD
d)
Water and Carbon Dioxide