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Biology Concepts for Grade 12

Total questions: 15

Worksheet time: 8mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

What is the basic unit of life?

a)

Organism

b)

Tissue

c)

Atom

d)

Cell

2.

Which organelle is known as the powerhouse of the cell?

a)

Ribosome

b)

Mitochondria

c)

Nucleus

d)

Chloroplast

3.

What is the process by which plants make their own food?

a)

Digestion

b)

Photosynthesis

c)

Respiration

d)

Transpiration

4.

Which molecule carries genetic information?

a)

Carbohydrates

b)

RNA

c)

DNA

d)

Proteins

5.

What is the primary function of ribosomes?

a)

The primary function of ribosomes is to synthesize proteins.

b)

To store genetic information

c)

To transport nutrients within the cell

d)

To generate energy for cellular processes

6.

What type of bond holds the two strands of DNA together?

a)

Ionic bonds

b)

Covalent bonds

c)

Peptide bonds

d)

Hydrogen bonds

7.

Which phase of mitosis is characterized by the alignment of chromosomes at the cell's equator?

a)

Prophase

b)

Anaphase

c)

Telophase

d)

Metaphase

8.

What is the role of enzymes in biological reactions?

a)

Enzymes slow down biological reactions by increasing activation energy.

b)

Enzymes speed up biological reactions by lowering activation energy.

c)

Enzymes are not involved in biological reactions at all.

d)

Enzymes convert energy into heat during reactions.

9.

Which process involves the conversion of glucose into energy in the absence of oxygen?

a)

Photosynthesis

b)

Cellular respiration

c)

Glycolysis

d)

Fermentation

10.

What is the main function of the cell membrane?

a)

To provide structural support to the cell

b)

To store genetic information

c)

The main function of the cell membrane is to control the movement of substances in and out of the cell.

d)

To facilitate energy production in the cell

11.

Which type of RNA is responsible for carrying amino acids to the ribosome?

a)

mRNA

b)

tRNA

c)

rRNA

d)

snRNA

12.

What is the term for the variety of life in an ecosystem?

a)

species richness

b)

environmental stability

c)

biodiversity

d)

ecosystem health

13.

Which part of the brain is responsible for regulating homeostasis?

a)

Cerebellum

b)

Frontal Lobe

c)

Hypothalamus

d)

Medulla Oblongata

14.

What is the function of the chloroplast in plant cells?

a)

To provide structural support

b)

To store water and nutrients

c)

The function of the chloroplast in plant cells is to conduct photosynthesis.

d)

To facilitate cellular respiration

15.

What is the significance of the Hardy-Weinberg principle in population genetics?

a)

It focuses solely on phenotypic traits without considering genotypes.

b)

The Hardy-Weinberg principle is significant in population genetics as it serves as a model for understanding genetic variation and evolutionary processes.

c)

It eliminates the effects of natural selection on populations.

d)

It predicts the exact genetic makeup of future generations.