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Bio Domain 1

Total questions: 93

Worksheet time: 2hrs 14mins

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1.

What is the relationship between a monomer and a polymer?

a)

Monomers are linked together to form a polymer

b)

Polymers are linked together to form a monomer

c)

Both monomers and polymers are made of the same subunits

d)

A polymer is made of straight-chain units called monomers

2.

The main element of macromolecules, along with all living organisms, is

a)

Hydrogen

b)

Oxygen

c)

Nitrogen

d)

Carbon

3.

What elements make up a carbohydrate?

a)

Carbon, nitrogen, and hydrogen

b)

Carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen

c)

Starches and sugars

d)

Carbon, hydrogen, nitrogen, and oxygen

4.

If you need a quick boost of energy, which of the following should you eat?

a)

Fatty acid

b)

Protein

c)

Carbohydrate

d)

Lipid

5.

In what kind of molecule are the instructions for building proteins (i.e. genetic material) transmitted and stored?

a)

Carbohydrate

b)

Nucleic acid

c)

Protein

d)

Lipid

6.

Proteins are polymers formed from

a)

Lipids

b)

Carbohydrates

c)

Amino acids

d)

Nucleic acids

7.

What kind of bonds link the monomers in a protein?

a)

Ionic bonds

b)

Hydrogen bonds

c)

Peptide bonds

d)

Protein bonds

8.

What category of macromolecules make up cell membranes?

a)

Carbohydrate

b)

Lipid

c)

Protein

d)

Nucleic acid

9.

The function of proteins can include

a)

Helping cells keep their shape

b)

Helping to destroy foreign substances

c)

Speeding up biochemical reactions

d)

All of these

10.

Which of the following is made up fatty acids?

a)

Carbohydrates

b)

Lipids

c)

Proteins

d)

Nucleic acids

11.

Which of the following is made up monosaccharides?

a)

Carbohydrates

b)

Lipids

c)

Proteins

d)

Nucleic acids

12.

Which of the following is made up nucleotides?

a)

Carbohydrates

b)

Lipids

c)

Proteins

d)

Nucleic acids

13.

If you want a long term energy source, you would need to consume

a)

Carbohydrates

b)

Lipids

c)

Proteins

d)

Nucleic acids

14.

DNA and RNA are examples of

a)

Carbohydrates

b)

Lipids

c)

Nucleic acids

d)

Proteins

15.

If you are wanting to build muscle, you would want to consume

a)

Proteins

b)

Fatty acids

c)

Carbohydrates

d)

Sugars

16.

How does a catalyst affect the activation energy of a chemical reaction?

a)

It raises the activation energy of the reaction.

b)

It lowers the activation energy of the reaction.

c)

It has no effect on the activation energy of the reaction.

d)

First it lowers the activation energy to start the reaction, then it raises the activation energy to keep the reaction under control.

17.

What terms describes the reactants that an enzyme acts on?

a)

Substrate

b)

Lock-and-key

c)

Product

d)

Active site

18.

Which conditions are likely to affect the shape of an enzyme?

a)

Concentration of substrate

b)

Temperature

c)

pH

d)

Both temperature and pH

19.

What are the parts that make up the lock-and-key model of enzyme function?

a)

Enzyme and products

b)

Enzyme and catalyst

c)

Enzyme and substrates

d)

Enzyme and active site

20.

What happens to a catalyst during a chemical reaction?

a)

It is destroyed

b)

It combines with the product

c)

More catalyst molecules are made

d)

It is not changed

21.

An enzyme is a

a)

Carbohydrate

b)

Lipid

c)

Protein

d)

Nucleic acid

22.

Which of the following is a substance that lowers the activation energy?

a)

An ion

b)

A reactant

c)

A catalyst

d)

A substrate

23.

The specific location where a substrate binds on an enzyme is called the

a)

Active site

b)

Enzyme-substrate complex

c)

Binding point

d)

Catalyst

24.

Organisms need enzymes because

a)

Temperatures may be too low inside organisms for reactions to occur without enzymes

b)

The levels of reactants may be two low for them to react without assistance from enzymes

c)

They need biochemical reactions to occur quickly enough to maintain life

d)

All of these

25.

Why are enzymes so important?

a)

Because they act as a catalyst in the chemical reactions necessary for life within organisms

b)

Because they cause decomposition reactions

c)

Because they are the building blocks of proteins

d)

Because they are the building blocks of DNA and RNA

26.

Which of the following is made in the smooth ER?

a)

Proteins

b)

Ribosomes

c)

Lipids

d)

DNA

27.

Which organelle helps an animal cell divide?

a)

Mitochondria

b)

Cytoplasm

c)

Cell membrane

d)

Centrioles

28.

Which is not a function of the cytoskeleton?

a)

Supports and shapes the cell

b)

Provides strength

c)

Transports wastes outside of the cell

d)

Aids in cell movement

29.

A structure within a eukaryotic cell that carries out specific activities inside the cell is called a(n)

a)

Organelle

b)

Nucleus

c)

Cytoplasm

d)

Cell membrane

30.

Which cellular structure helps control what enters and leaves the cell?

a)

Cytoplasm

b)

Cytoskeleton

c)

Cell membrane

d)

Nucleus

31.

Which of the following is the layer that surrounds the cell membrane of a plant cell and offers protection/strength?

a)

Endoplasmic reticulum

b)

Cell wall

c)

Mitochondria

d)

Vesicles

32.

The semifluid environment inside the plasma membrane is called

a)

Endoplasmic reticulum

b)

Cytoskeleton

c)

Cytoplasm

d)

Mitochondria

33.

In which cell structure are ribosomes produced?

a)

Cytoskeleton

b)

Nucleolus

c)

Cell membrane

d)

Golgi apparatus

34.

What is the function of nucleus?

a)

It makes protein

b)

It provides the cell with energy

c)

It stores information

d)

It transports materials within the cells

35.

Endoplasmic reticulum (ER) is an organelle that helps make and transport __________ and lipids. There are two types: smooth and rough ER. The rough ER is covered with ____________, making it appear different from the smooth ER.

a)

Proteins, proteins

b)

Ribosomes, proteins

c)

Proteins, ribosomes

d)

Ribosomes, lipids

36.

What structure is only found in plant cells?

a)

Nucleus

b)

Vesicle

c)

Vacuole

d)

Cell wall

37.

Which organelle is a membrane-bound sac that divides material from the rest of the cell and transports material around the cell?

a)

Vacuole

b)

Vesicle

c)

Ribosome

d)

Endoplasmic reticulum

38.

Which organelle transfers the energy in glucose into molecules of ATP and is referred to as the “powerhouse” of cell?

a)

Mitochondria

b)

Golgi apparatus

c)

Endoplasmic reticulum

d)

Chloroplast

39.

Which organelle is responsible for breaking down and digesting things?

a)

Ribosomes

b)

Lysosomes

c)

Endoplasmic reticulum

d)

Vacuole

40.

Which organelle makes proteins?

a)

Ribosomes

b)

Mitochondria

c)

Lysosomes

d)

Vacuole

41.

Which organelle serves to process, package and export proteins and lipids?

a)

Mitochondria

b)

Endoplasmic reticulum

c)

Nucleolus

d)

Golgi apparatus

42.

Plant cells have a large membrane-bound compartment in which water, waste products, and nutrients can be stored. This compartment is called the

a)

Mitochondria

b)

Chloroplast

c)

Golgi apparatus

d)

Central vacuole

43.

The organelle associated with plant photosynthesis is the

a)

Mitochondria

b)

Golgi apparatus

c)

Chloroplast

d)

Vacuoles

44.

Mitochondria and chloroplasts are both sites of

a)

Energy transformation

b)

Photosynthesis

c)

Protein synthesis

d)

Break down of materials

45.

Which of following are only found in animal cells?

a)

Nucleus

b)

Chloroplast

c)

Cell wall

d)

Lysosomes

46.

What does a eukaryotic cell have that a prokaryotic cell does not?

a)

DNA

b)

Organelles

c)

Cell wall

d)

Cell membrane

47.

What characteristics are shared by most cells?

a)

Most cells have membrane-bound organelles and a nucleus.

b)

Most cells contain cytoplasm, are enclosed by a membrane, and have a nucleus.

c)

Most cells are microscopic, enclosed by a membrane, and contain cytoplasm.

d)

Most cells can be seen by the unaided eye and are enclosed by a membrane.

48.

Would a poison that kills human cells by blocking pores in the nuclear membrane also kill bacteria?

a)

Yes, both human cells and bacteria have a nucleus.

b)

Yes, bacteria have a membrane on which the poison can act.

c)

No, bacteria do not have pores in their nuclear membranes.

d)

No, bacteria do not have a nucleus on which the poison can act.

49.

In what ways are cells similar to atoms?

a)

Both are basic units or building blocks

b)

Both are alive

c)

Both have electron shells

d)

Both can be viewed under a light microscope

50.

The cell theory states that the cell is the most basic unit of life, all organisms are made of cells, and all cells come from cells. What makes the cell theory a scientific theory?

a)

It is based on a scientific publication that is read by scientists

b)

It is based on the work of many scientists and leads to accurate predictions

c)

It is based on ideas that have been proven true and that are not subject to revision

d)

It is based on preliminary evidence but still needs to be confirmed with experiments

51.

Cell theory says all organisms are made of cells, cells are the most basic unit of life, and

a)

all cells are eukaryotic

b)

all existing cells are produced by other living cells

c)

all cells have a nucleus

d)

all existing cells form by free-cell formation

52.

Which of these features is not a component of all cells?

a)

Cell membrane

b)

Cytoplasm

c)

Genetic material

d)

Cell wall

53.

Why is it easier for a virus to insert its DNA into a prokaryote instead of a eukaryote?

a)

Prokaryotes have less DNA than eukaryotes

b)

Unlike eukaryotes, prokaryotes don't have a nucleus

c)

Cell wall in prokaryotes is a less effective barrier

d)

Rapid growth of prokaryotes generates more viruses

54.

Which structure acts as a boundary between the outside environment and the inside of the cell?

a)

1

b)

2

c)

4

d)

5

55.

In eukaryotic cells, DNA is stored in

a)

Structure 1

b)

Structure 2

c)

Structure 3

d)

Structure 5

56.

Structure 1 is which of the following organelles?

a)

Nucleus

b)

Nucleolus

c)

Smooth ER

d)

Centriole

57.

Which of the following is a network of proteins that supports and gives shape to a cell?

a)

Vesicles

b)

Vacuoles

c)

Cytoskeleton

d)

Cytoplasm

58.

Which is the main function of the Golgi apparatus?

a)

Communicate with other cells

b)

Convert solar energy to chemical energy

c)

Process and deliver proteins and lipids

d)

Copy genetic material (i.e. DNA)

59.

What are the main differences between plant and animal cells?

a)

Animal cells are eukaryotes while plant cells aren't.

b)

Plant cells are eukaryotes while animal cells aren't.

c)

Animal cells have cell walls and chloroplasts; plants don't.

d)

Plant cells have cell walls and chloroplasts; animal don't.

60.

In which cell would you expect to find a cell wall?

a)

Human skin cell

b)

Cell from an oak tree

c)

Blood cell from a cat

d)

Liver cell from a mouse

61.

All cells have the following:

a)

Cell membrane, cytoplasm, and DNA

b)

Cell membrane, nucleus, and DNA

c)

DNA, ribosomes, and cell wall

d)

Cell membrane, cytoplasm, and nucleus

62.

What is a phospholipid composed of?

a)

A polar head and a nonpolar tail

b)

A nonpolar head and a polar tail

c)

A polar head and tail

d)

A nonpolar head and tail

63.

How does facilitated diffusion differ from diffusion?

a)

Energy is needed to move molecules through the cell membrane

b)

No energy is needed to move molecules through the cell membrane

c)

Molecules diffuse through the cell membrane

d)

Molecules diffuse through transport proteins

64.

Which of the following best describes the characteristics of the fluid mosaic model?

a)

Fluid because the phospholipids can move and mosaic because the phospholipids form different shapes

b)

Fluid because the membrane has water between the phospholipids and mosaic because the phospholipids differ from each other

c)

Fluid because water can diffuse through the membrane and mosaic because different molecules types can also diffuse through

d)

Fluid because the phospholipids move around and mosaic because there are several different proteins and other molecules within the membrane

65.

What materials make up a cell membrane?

a)

Phospholipids and proteins

b)

Cholesterol and nucleic acids

c)

Proteins, nucleic acids, and cholesterol

d)

Phospholipids, cholesterol, and proteins

66.

What part of a phospholipid is hydrophobic?

a)

Head

b)

Tails

c)

Entire phospholipid molecule

d)

None of these

67.

Which phrase best describes passive transport?

a)

Requires transport proteins

b)

Requires no energy from the cell

c)

Requires an isotonic solution

d)

Requires facilitation by enzymes

68.

During diffusion, substances move from an area of ________ concentration to an area of ________ concentration.

a)

Higher, lower

b)

Lower, higher

c)

Higher, equal

d)

Lower, equal

69.

What term describes the difference in concentration of a substance from one location to another?

a)

High concentration

b)

Low concentration

c)

Concentration gradient

d)

Molecular gradient

70.

The interior portion of a cell membrane forms a nonpolar zone that

a)

Allows polar molecules to pass through the membrane

b)

Allows food to pass through the membrane

c)

Prevents ions and most large molecules from passing through the membrane

d)

More than one of these

71.

What term describes the movement of molecules from an area of low concentration to an area of high concentration?

a)

Passive transport

b)

Active transport

c)

Energy transport

d)

Concentration gradient

72.

In what kind of solution would water move from the solution into the cell?

a)

Hypotonic

b)

Hypertonic

c)

Isotonic

d)

Hydrotonic

73.

A cell will shrink when it is placed in a(n)

a)

Hypotonic solution

b)

Hypertonic solution

c)

Isotonic solution

d)

More than one of these

74.

Unlike passive transport, active transport requires

a)

Concentration gradients

b)

Diffusion

c)

Energy from the cell

d)

Vesicles

75.

Molecules that are too large to be moved across a cell membrane can be removed from the cell by

a)

Exocytosis

b)

Endocytosis

c)

Diffusion

d)

Osmosis

76.

Osmosis is the

a)

Diffusion of ions and small molecules

b)

Diffusion of glucose and proteins

c)

Diffusion of water

d)

Active transport of water, ions, or small molecules

77.

During active transport, molecules move from an area of _________ concentration to an area of _________ concentration.

a)

Higher, lower

b)

Lower, higher

c)

Higher, equal

d)

Lower, equal

78.

What is the following is a form of active transport?

a)

Osmosis

b)

Facilitated diffusion

c)

Diffusion

d)

Protein pumps

79.

A cell will swell when it is placed in a(n)

a)

Hypotonic solution

b)

Hypertonic solution

c)

Isotonic solution

d)

None of these

80.

Molecules that are too large to be moved through the membrane can be transported into the cell by

a)

Osmosis

b)

Endocytosis

c)

Exocytosis

d)

Diffusion

81.

Which process requires no energy from the cell?

a)

Exocytosis

b)

Endocytosis

c)

Active transport

d)

Facilitated transport

82.

Which of the following phrases best describes active transport?

a)

Moves substance against concentration gradient

b)

Does not use chemical energy

c)

Forms a vesicle around a large particle

d)

Relies on diffusion of materials

83.

Which phrase best describes the process of facilitated diffusion?

a)

Moves molecules against a concentration gradient

b)

Requires ATP

c)

Moves only nonpolar molecules

d)

Requires no energy from the cells

84.

"That only certain things may enter or exit the cell, whereas others are not permitted to cross the cell membrane" is the best definition for what word?

a)

Selective transport

b)

Cell membrane

c)

Selective permeability

d)

Active transport

85.

In the phospholipid bilayer which ways do the nonpolar tails face?

a)

Toward the interior

b)

Towards the exterior

c)

The directions scatter

d)

No tails exist in the phospholipid bilayer

86.

Diffusion occurs when?

a)

When something moves from a higher concentration to a lower concentration randomly

b)

When something moves from a lower concentration to a higher concentration

c)

When something stays the same concentration

d)

When something starts to eat away at the cell membrane

87.

What are the three types of passive transport?

a)

Simple diffusion, facilitated diffusion and pumps

b)

Exocytosis, endocytosis, pumps

c)

Exocytosis, endocytosis, osmosis

d)

Simple diffusion, facilitated diffusion, and osmosis

88.

What are the three types of active transport?

a)

Simple diffusion, facilitated diffusion and pumps

b)

Exocytosis, endocytosis, protein pumps

c)

Exocytosis, endocytosis, osmosis

d)

Simple diffusion, facilitated diffusion, and osmosis

89.

Examine the following diagrams of plant cells. Each cell has been placed in a different solution. The cell in diagram 3 has been placed in a solution that contains _______ the interior of the cell.

a)

Water that is warmer than

b)

Water that is cooler than

c)

A lower concentration of water than

d)

The same concentration of water as

90.

Examine the following diagrams of plant cells. Each cell has been placed in a different solution. The cell in diagram 1 has been placed in a solution that contains _______ the interior of the cell.

a)

Water that is warmer than

b)

Water that is cooler than

c)

A higher concentration of water than

d)

The same concentration of water as

91.

Which phrase best describes the property of selective permeability?

a)

Some molecules pass

b)

All ions pass

c)

Large molecules pass

d)

All molecules pass

92.

Frog eggs placed in an isotonic solution will

a)

Shrink

b)

Increase in size

c)

Remain the same

d)

Burst

93.

The phospholipid bilayer is arranged based on the polarity of each phospholipid. Which of the following describes the arrangement?

a)

Polar heads face each in the interior of the cell membrane

b)

Nonpolar heads face towards the outer sides of the cell membrane

c)

Nonpolar tails face each other in the interior of the cell membrane

d)

Polar tails face towards the outer sides of the cell membrane