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Biology Quiz Review

Total questions: 51

Worksheet time: 31mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which organelle is responsible for cellular respiration?

a)

Chloroplast

b)

Nucleus

c)

Mitochondria

d)

Ribosome

2.

What are the products of photosynthesis?

a)

Carbon dioxide and water

b)

Glucose and oxygen

c)

Oxygen and ATP

d)

Water and ATP

3.

Which type of protein catalyzes chemical reactions inside the cell?

a)

Structural proteins

b)

Messenger proteins

c)

Enzyme proteins

d)

Transport proteins

4.

What happens to enzymes when exposed to extreme temperature or pH?

a)

They become more active

b)

They denature

c)

They multiply

d)

They change color

5.

Which body system is responsible for sending and receiving signals to control body functions?

a)

Muscular system

b)

Endocrine system

c)

Nervous system

d)

Digestive system

6.

Which of the following structures is present in eukaryotic cells but absent in prokaryotic cells?

a)

Ribosomes

b)

Nucleus

c)

Cytoplasm

d)

Capsid

7.

What is the function of a capsid in viruses?

a)

To provide energy

b)

To protect DNA

c)

To transport nutrients

d)

To replicate RNA

8.

Which type of DNA is found in prokaryotic cells?

a)

Linear

b)

Circular

c)

Double-stranded

d)

Fragmented

9.

How do eukaryotic cells reproduce?

a)

Binary fission

b)

Budding

c)

Mitosis

d)

Fragmentation

10.

What is the definition of passive transport?

a)

Movement of molecules across the cell membrane using energy.

b)

Movement of molecules across the cell membrane without energy.

c)

Movement of molecules against the concentration gradient.

d)

Movement of molecules with the use of protein pumps.

11.

Which type of passive transport involves the diffusion of water molecules?

a)

Diffusion

b)

Facilitated Diffusion

c)

Osmosis

d)

Endocytosis

12.

What is required for active transport to occur?

a)

No energy

b)

Water molecules

c)

Energy (ATP)

d)

Concentration gradient

13.

During which phase of the cell cycle does DNA replication occur?

a)

G0 Phase

b)

G1 Phase

c)

S Phase

d)

G2 Phase

14.

In which stage of mitosis do chromosomes line up in the middle of the cell?

a)

Prophase

b)

Metaphase

c)

Anaphase

d)

Telophase

15.

What happens when there is a disruption in the cell cycle?

a)

Cells divide normally and healthily.

b)

Cells stop dividing completely.

c)

Cells divide uncontrollably, forming tumors.

d)

Cells become larger but do not divide.

16.

Which of the following is a cause of cell cycle disruption?

a)

Regular exercise

b)

Genetic mutations

c)

Healthy diet

d)

Adequate sleep

17.

What is the role of petals in plants?

a)

They produce pollen.

b)

They are important for attracting pollinators.

c)

They absorb sunlight for photosynthesis.

d)

They transport water and nutrients.

18.

What is phototropism?

a)

Growth response to gravity

b)

Growth response to water

c)

Growth response to light

d)

Growth response to temperature

19.

What is the function of xylem in plants?

a)

Transports sugars and amino acids

b)

Transports water and minerals from roots to leaves

c)

Produces flowers and fruits

d)

Stores energy in the form of starch

20.

What is the role of mycorrhizal relationships in fungi-plant interactions?

a)

Fungi help plants absorb nutrients

b)

Fungi provide shade to plants

c)

Fungi protect plants from insects

d)

Fungi increase plant height

21.

Which type of mutation involves a base being deleted?

a)

Deletion

b)

Insertion

c)

Substitution

d)

Translocation

22.

What is the primary function of enzymes in biochemical reactions?

a)

To lower the activation energy

b)

To increase the temperature

c)

To change the pH level

d)

To provide energy

23.

What does a nucleotide consist of?

a)

Phosphate, deoxyribose sugar, nitrogenous base

b)

Protein, lipid, carbohydrate

c)

Water, salt, glucose

d)

Amino acid, peptide, enzyme

24.

Which type of RNA carries genetic information from DNA to ribosomes?

a)

Messenger RNA

b)

Transfer RNA

c)

Ribosomal RNA

d)

Catalytic RNA

25.

What is the function of carbohydrates in the body?

a)

Provide quick energy.

b)

Build and repair tissues.

c)

Store genetic information.

d)

Make up cell membranes.

26.

Which of the following is a monomer of proteins?

a)

Monosaccharides

b)

Amino acids

c)

Nucleotides

d)

Fatty acids

27.

What is the primary function of lipids?

a)

Provide quick energy.

b)

Store and transmit genetic information.

c)

Long-term energy storage and insulation.

d)

Build and repair tissues.

28.

Which biomolecule's monomers are nucleotides?

a)

Carbohydrates

b)

Proteins

c)

Lipids

d)

Nucleic acids

29.

What is the first step in DNA replication?

a)

Base pairing

b)

Unwinding

c)

Transcription

d)

Translation

30.

Which enzyme unwinds and separates the DNA strands during replication?

a)

Primase

b)

Ligase

c)

Helicase

d)

Topoisomerase

31.

What is the role of DNA polymerase in DNA replication?

a)

Unwinds the DNA strands

b)

Synthesizes RNA primers

c)

Links nucleotides to form new strands

d)

Seals gaps between DNA fragments

32.

During which phase of interphase does DNA replication occur in somatic cells?

a)

G1 phase

b)

S phase

c)

G2 phase

d)

M phase

33.

In DNA, which base pairs with adenine (A)?

a)

Cytosine (C)

b)

Guanine (G)

c)

Thymine (T)

d)

Uracil (U)

34.

What is the function of a gene?

a)

Carries all genetic information

b)

Codes for a specific protein or trait

c)

Synthesizes RNA primers

d)

Prevents DNA from over-coiling

35.

What is the process called where unspecialized cells become specialized to perform specific functions?

a)

Cell Division

b)

Cell Specialization

c)

Cell Mutation

d)

Cell Respiration

36.

Which of the following is a factor influencing cell differentiation?

a)

Gene Mutation

b)

Gene Expression

c)

Gene Deletion

d)

Gene Cloning

37.

What do environmental factors trigger in cells?

a)

Gene Deletion

b)

Gene Activation

c)

Gene Suppression

d)

Gene Mutation

38.

What is created during the transcription process in cells?

a)

DNA

b)

Proteins

c)

Messenger RNA (mRNA)

d)

Lipids

39.

How do insulin and glucose work together in the body?

a)

They increase blood pressure.

b)

They regulate blood glucose levels.

c)

They decrease oxygen levels.

d)

They increase heart rate.

40.

Which process occurs inside of mitochondria?

a)
Photosynthesis
b)

Cellular Respiration

41.

What is cellular respiration?

a)
The process by which cells convert glucose and water into carbon dioxide, oxygen, and energy in the form of ATP.
b)
The process by which cells convert glucose and oxygen into carbon dioxide, water, and energy in the form of ATP.
c)
The process by which cells convert carbon dioxide and water into energy in the form of ATP.
d)
The process by which cells convert carbon dioxide and water into glucose and oxygen.
42.

The diagram below represents a structure involved in cellular respiration. The release of which substance is represented by the arrows?

a)

glucose

b)

carbon dioxide

c)

oxygen

d)

DNA

43.

What is the correct equation for cellular respiration?

a)

6O2 + C6H12O6 -> 6CO2 + 6H2O + ATP Energy

b)

6O2 + C6H12O6 + Energy -> 6CO2 + 6H2O

c)

6CO2 + 6H2O -> 6O2 + C6H12O6 + ATP Energy

d)

6CO2 + 6H2O + Energy -> 6O2 + C6H12O6

44.

In which part of the plant cell does photosynthesis take place?

a)

Nucleus

b)

Mitochondria

c)

Chloroplast

d)

Ribosome

45.
Which of the following is the correct equation for PHOTOSYNTHESIS?
a)
CO+ light + H2O --> O+ Sugar
b)
CO+ sugar + H2O --> O+ light
c)
O2 + light + H2O --> CO+ Sugar
d)
CO+ O2 + H2O --> Light+ Sugar
46.

Which choice correctly shows the gas input and output of plants during photosynthesis?

a)

Input: Oxygen
Output: Carbon dioxide

b)

Input: Water vapor
Output: Glucose

c)

Input: Carbon dioxide

Output: Oxygen

d)

Input: Light
Output: Water vapor

47.
Which of the following is the correct equation for PHOTOSYNTHESIS?
a)

6CO+ light + 6H2O --> 6O+ Glucose

b)

6CO+ sugar + 6H2O -----> 6O+ light

c)

6O2+ light + 6H2O --> 6CO+ Sugar

d)

6CO+ 6O2 + 6H2O --> Light+ Sugar

48.

In which organelle does photosynthesis take place?

a)

Nucleus

b)

Mitochondria

c)

Chloroplast

d)

Ribosome

49.
The graph shows how enzymes affect reactions in cells. Which statement best summarizes the information shown in the graph?
a)
Enzymes increase the energy of the reactants.
b)
Enzymes decrease the energy level of the products.
c)
Enzyme decrease the activation energy of the reaction.
d)
Enzymes reverse the direction of the reaction.
50.

What is the molecule called that carries genetic information?

a)

Protein

b)

Carbohydrate

c)

DNA

d)

Lipid

51.
If base-pairing rules state that Adenine always pairs with Thymine, and Cytosine pairs with Guanine, what would be the complementary strand to ACGGT?
a)
ACGGT
b)
TGGCA
c)
TGCCA
d)
ACCGT