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Biology Midterm Review Packet — Extracted Questions

Total questions: 126

Worksheet time: 1hrs 3mins

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Class
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1.

The variable that a scientist changes in an experiment is the:

a)

Control

b)

Dependent variable

c)

Independent variable

d)

Constant

2.

Which safety rule is MOST important when heating chemicals?

a)

Always wear goggles

b)

Eat before the lab

c)

Smell chemicals directly

d)

Leave materials unattended

3.

The dependent variable is:

a)

What you measure

b)

What you keep the same

c)

What you change on purpose

d)

The control group

4.

Explain the difference between the independent and dependent variables using the fertilizer example.

a)

Independent variable: type of fertilizer; dependent variable: plant height

b)

Independent variable: plant height; dependent variable: type of fertilizer

c)

Independent variable: number of plants; dependent variable: type of soil

d)

Independent variable: sunlight; dependent variable: pot size

5.

Why is it important to have constants in a well-designed experiment?

a)

Constants ensure only the independent variable affects the dependent variable, making the experiment fair

b)

Constants increase the number of variables measured

c)

Constants allow the procedure to change mid-experiment

d)

Constants eliminate the need for a control group

6.

Describe one safety rule and explain why it matters.

a)

Wear goggles to protect your eyes from chemicals or glass

b)

Eat before the lab to have more energy for experiments

c)

Smell chemicals directly to identify them quickly

d)

Leave materials unattended so they can cool on their own

7.

A group of students is given a sample of an unknown substance. The students are asked to gather evidence to determine whether the substance is living or nonliving. Which of the following are characteristics that indicate a substance is living? Select two.

a)

Growth

b)

Reproduction

c)

Cells present

d)

Use of energy

e)

Homeostasis

8.

A group of students is given a sample of an unknown substance. The students are asked to gather evidence to determine whether the substance is living or nonliving. Which investigation would best classify the substance as living or nonliving?

a)

Observe over time for growth, reproduction, response to stimuli, or energy use

b)

Measure its mass once and compare to a textbook value

c)

Heat the sample briefly and see if it melts

d)

Place the sample under a light and note its color

9.

Example Experiment: Plant Growth and Light. Question: Does the amount of sunlight affect the growth of a plant? Data Table shows Hours of Sunlight (2, 4, 6, 8) and Height After 7 Days (4 cm, 6 cm, 9 cm, 12 cm). Which type of graph should be used to display this data?

a)

Line graph

b)

Bar graph

10.

Example Experiment: Plant Growth and Light. Question: Does the amount of sunlight affect the growth of a plant? Which variable should be placed on the X-axis (horizontal) when graphing this data?

a)

Hours of Sunlight

b)

Plant Height (cm)

11.

Example Experiment: Plant Growth and Light. Question: Does the amount of sunlight affect the growth of a plant? Which variable should be placed on the Y-axis (vertical) when graphing this data?

a)

Plant Height (cm)

b)

Hours of Sunlight

12.

Example Experiment: Plant Growth and Light. Identify the independent variable and the dependent variable for this experiment.

a)

Independent variable: hours of sunlight; dependent variable: plant height

b)

Independent variable: plant height; dependent variable: hours of sunlight

c)

Independent variable: type of plant; dependent variable: hours of sunlight

d)

Independent variable: soil type; dependent variable: plant height

13.

Example Experiment: Plant Growth and Light. Based on the trend shown by the data, what happens to plant growth as hours of sunlight increase?

a)

Plant height increases

b)

Plant height decreases

c)

Plant height stays constant

d)

Plant height varies randomly

14.

Identify the parts of the diagram below using the word bank (Enzyme, Substrate, Products, Active Site). What does label A represent?

a)

Enzyme

b)

Substrate

c)

Products

d)

Active Site

15.

Identify the parts of the diagram below using the word bank (Enzyme, Substrate, Products, Active Site). What does label B represent?

a)

Enzyme

b)

Substrate

c)

Products

d)

Active Site

16.

Identify the parts of the diagram below using the word bank (Enzyme, Substrate, Products, Active Site). What does label C represent?

a)

Enzyme

b)

Substrate

c)

Products

d)

Active Site

17.

Identify the parts of the diagram below using the word bank (Enzyme, Substrate, Products, Active Site). What does label D represent?

a)

Enzyme

b)

Substrate

c)

Products

d)

Active Site

18.

A _____ is made up of many small molecules joined together.

a)

monomer

b)

polymer

19.

During dehydration synthesis, two monomers are _____ and a molecule of _____ is removed.

a)

joined and water

b)

broken apart and carbon

c)

joined and carbon

d)

broken apart and water

20.

During hydrolysis, a polymer is _____ and a molecule of _____ is added.

a)

joined and water

b)

broken apart and carbon

c)

joined and carbon

d)

broken apart and water

21.

In the diagram below, identify and describe the reaction taking place.

a)

Dehydration synthesis: two monomers join to form a polymer, releasing water

b)

Hydrolysis: a polymer breaks into monomers by adding water

c)

Combustion: molecules react with oxygen to release energy and water

d)

Photosynthesis: monomers are formed using light energy and carbon dioxide

22.

In the diagram below, identify and describe the reaction taking place.

a)

Dehydration synthesis: two monomers join to form a polymer, releasing water

b)

Hydrolysis: a polymer breaks into monomers by adding water

c)

Combustion: molecules react with oxygen to release energy and water

d)

Photosynthesis: monomers are formed using light energy and carbon dioxide

23.

Which biomolecule is the main source of quick energy?

a)

Lipids

b)

Carbohydrates

c)

Proteins

d)

Nucleic acids

24.

The monomers of proteins are:

a)

Monosaccharides

b)

Nucleotides

c)

Fatty acids

d)

Amino acids

25.

Pepsin is an enzyme that helps break down proteins into simpler peptides. The graph shows the pH range in which pepsin functions in the human stomach. What will most likely happen when pepsin mixes with food in the stomach and moves to the small intestine, which has a pH of 6.0?

a)

Pepsin will change its pH range.

b)

Pepsin will become inactive.

c)

Pepsin will work more efficiently at a higher pH.

d)

Pepsin will digest substances other than protein.

26.

Carbohydrates and proteins are two types of macromolecules. Which functional characteristic of proteins distinguishes them from carbohydrates?

a)

Large amount of stored information

b)

Ability to catalyze biochemical reactions

c)

Efficient storage of usable chemical energy

d)

Tendency to make cell membranes hydrophobic

27.

Which process best describes the assembly of proteins from amino acids?

a)

Atoms are linked to form a compound.

b)

Monomers are linked to form a polymer.

c)

Atoms are added to a monomer until it becomes a polymer.

d)

Molecules are added to a compound until it becomes a monomer.

28.

Enzymes can be denatured when:

a)

The temperature or pH changes too much

b)

Too many substrates are available

c)

There is no ATP

d)

Glucose levels increase

29.

Which option correctly explains the property of carbon that allows the formation of these biomolecules

a)

Carbon forms multiple bonds, all of which are ionic due to its atomic weight.

b)

Carbon is highly polar, which allows it to form bonds with different elements.

c)

Carbon has a small atomic size, which allows it to bond with multiple elements.

d)

Carbon is tetravalent, allowing it to form multiple covalent bonds with other atoms.

30.

Which statement best compares a carbohydrate and a nucleic acid?

a)

The sequence of monomers in a carbohydrate stores genetic information, and the bonds in a nucleic acid store energy.

b)

The bonds in a carbohydrate store energy, and the sequence of nucleotides in a nucleic acid stores genetic information.

c)

A carbohydrate has a unique structure to assist diffusion across a plasma membrane, and a nucleic acid has a unique structure to assist chemical reactions.

d)

A carbohydrate has a unique structure to assist chemical reactions, and a nucleic acid has a unique structure to assist diffusion across a plasma membrane.

31.

Each cell in the human body contains thousands of different enzymes responsible for regulating reactions within the cell. Which statement explains why a single enzyme is unable to regulate a variety of reactions?

a)

The binding of a product and an enzyme is specific.

b)

The binding of a substrate and an enzyme is specific.

c)

The enzyme is consumed by the products of the reactions.

d)

The enzyme is consumed by the substrates of the reactions.

32.

Which biological molecules are most likely represented by molecules 1 and 2? Molecule 1: a molecule made mostly of carbon with two nonpolar chains and a polar head; cellular use: is a component of plasma membranes. Molecule 2: a polar molecule made of repeating units of sugar bonded to a phosphate and a nitrogenous base; cellular use: stores genetic information.

a)

Molecule 1: lipid; molecule 2: nucleic acid

b)

Molecule 1: lipid; molecule 2: protein

c)

Molecule 1: carbohydrate; molecule 2: nucleic acid

d)

Molecule 1: carbohydrate; molecule 2: protein

33.

Describe how enzymes work using the terms enzyme, substrate, and products. Explain how enzymes affect the rate of a chemical reaction and why they are specific to certain reactions.

a)

Enzymes bind to specific substrates at their active sites, form products, and lower activation energy to speed reaction rates.

b)

Enzymes increase activation energy and bind to any molecule to produce products.

c)

Enzymes are consumed during reactions and therefore slow down reaction rates.

d)

Enzymes bind products and convert them to substrates, and they work the same for all reactions.

34.

Why is diet important for biomolecule balance in the body?

a)

A balanced diet supplies different biomolecules needed for energy, growth, repair, enzymes, and cell structures.

b)

Diet eliminates the need for enzymes in cells by providing ready-made products.

c)

Eating only one type of food keeps biomolecule levels constant for all needs.

d)

Diet only affects carbohydrate levels and does not influence other biomolecules.

35.

Organelles – Match the cell organelle in Column A with its correct function in Column B. Select the function that best matches: Nucleus.

a)

Directs all cell activities and stores genetic information (DNA)

b)

Produces energy in the form of ATP by breaking down glucose

c)

Packages, modifies, and ships proteins and other molecules

d)

Controls what enters and exits the cell; provides protection and support

36.

Organelles – Match the cell organelle in Column A with its correct function in Column B. Select the function that best matches: Mitochondria.

a)

Produces energy in the form of ATP by breaking down glucose

b)

Contains chlorophyll and carries out photosynthesis

c)

Breaks down waste materials and cellular debris using digestive enzymes

d)

Synthesizes lipids and detoxifies harmful substances; does not have ribosomes

37.

Organelles – Match the cell organelle in Column A with its correct function in Column B. Select the function that best matches: Ribosome.

a)

Produces proteins by assembling amino acids in the correct order

b)

Modifies proteins made by ribosomes and transports them around the cell

c)

Packages, modifies, and ships proteins and other molecules

d)

Maintains cell shape, provides structural support, and assists in cell movement

38.

Organelles – Match the cell organelle in Column A with its correct function in Column B. Select the function that best matches: Endoplasmic Reticulum (ER) – Rough.

a)

Modifies proteins made by ribosomes and transports them around the cell

b)

Synthesizes lipids and detoxifies harmful substances; does not have ribosomes

c)

Breaks down fatty acids and hydrogen peroxide

d)

Stores water, nutrients, or waste; larger in plant cells

39.

Organelles – Match the cell organelle in Column A with its correct function in Column B. Select the function that best matches: Endoplasmic Reticulum (ER) – Smooth.

a)

Synthesizes lipids and detoxifies harmful substances; does not have ribosomes

b)

Modifies proteins made by ribosomes and transports them around the cell

c)

Breaks down waste materials and cellular debris using digestive enzymes

d)

Directs all cell activities and stores genetic information (DNA)

40.

Organelles – Match the cell organelle in Column A with its correct function in Column B. Select the function that best matches: Golgi Apparatus.

a)

Packages, modifies, and ships proteins and other molecules

b)

Produces proteins by assembling amino acids in the correct order

c)

Controls what enters and exits the cell; provides protection and support

d)

Contains chlorophyll and carries out photosynthesis

41.

Organelles – Match the cell organelle in Column A with its correct function in Column B. Select the function that best matches: Lysosome.

a)

Breaks down waste materials and cellular debris using digestive enzymes

b)

Breaks down fatty acids and hydrogen peroxide

c)

Maintains cell shape, provides structural support, and assists in cell movement

d)

Produces energy in the form of ATP by breaking down glucose

42.

Organelles – Match the cell organelle in Column A with its correct function in Column B. Select the function that best matches: Cell Membrane.

a)

Controls what enters and exits the cell; provides protection and support

b)

Packages, modifies, and ships proteins and other molecules

c)

Stores water, nutrients, or waste; larger in plant cells

d)

Directs all cell activities and stores genetic information (DNA)

43.

Organelles – Match the cell organelle in Column A with its correct function in Column B. Select the function that best matches: Chloroplast (plant cells only).

a)

Contains chlorophyll and carries out photosynthesis

b)

Produces energy in the form of ATP by breaking down glucose

c)

Maintains cell shape, provides structural support, and assists in cell movement

d)

Breaks down waste materials and cellular debris using digestive enzymes

44.

Organelles – Match the cell organelle in Column A with its correct function in Column B. Select the function that best matches: Vacuole.

a)

Stores water, nutrients, or waste; larger in plant cells

b)

Controls what enters and exits the cell; provides protection and support

c)

Synthesizes lipids and detoxifies harmful substances; does not have ribosomes

d)

Packages, modifies, and ships proteins and other molecules

45.

Organelles – Match the cell organelle in Column A with its correct function in Column B. Select the function that best matches: Cytoskeleton.

a)

Maintains cell shape, provides structural support, and assists in cell movement

b)

Modifies proteins made by ribosomes and transports them around the cell

c)

Breaks down fatty acids and hydrogen peroxide

d)

Directs all cell activities and stores genetic information (DNA)

46.

Organelles – Match the cell organelle in Column A with its correct function in Column B. Select the function that best matches: Peroxisome.

a)

Breaks down fatty acids and hydrogen peroxide

b)

Breaks down waste materials and cellular debris using digestive enzymes

c)

Produces energy in the form of ATP by breaking down glucose

d)

Contains chlorophyll and carries out photosynthesis

47.

Multiple Choice Practice – Which statement is part of the cell theory?

a)

All organisms have the same number of cells

b)

Cells come from other cells

c)

Cells do not need energy

d)

All cells contain chloroplasts

48.

Prokaryotic cells do NOT have:

a)

Ribosomes

b)

DNA

c)

A nucleus

d)

A cell membrane

49.

How does a mitochondrion facilitate the movement of some materials between cells?

a)

It supplies the energy needed for moving molecules through membranes

b)

It manufactures the proteins needed to form channels in cell membranes

c)

It supplies digestive substances that break large molecules into smaller units

d)

It produces fibers that attach to molecules and move them through the cytoplasm

50.

The Golgi apparatus is a membrane-bound organelle within a cell. Transport vesicles budding off from the rough endoplasmic reticulum fuse on one side of the Golgi apparatus and leave from the other side. Which purpose is served by the fusion and movement of the vesicles from one side of the Golgi apparatus to the other?

a)

Production proteins from lipids

b)

Sorting and modification of proteins

c)

Degradation of proteins into amino acids

d)

Assembly of amino acids into polypeptides

51.

The endoplasmic reticulum is a network of membranes within the cell, and it is often classified as rough or smooth, depending on whether there are ribosomes on its surface. Which statement best describes the role of rough endoplasmic reticulum in the cell?

a)

It stores all proteins for later use

b)

It provides an attachment site for larger organelles

c)

It aids in the production of membrane and secretory proteins

d)

It stores amino acids required for the production of all proteins

52.

The rough endoplasmic reticulum and Golgi apparatus work together in eukaryotic cells. What is one way that the rough endoplasmic reticulum assists the Golgi apparatus?

a)

It assembles nucleic acids from monomers

b)

It breaks down old, damaged macromolecules

c)

It packages new protein molecules into vesicles

d)

It determines which protein molecules to synthesize

53.

Which activity would a cell be unable to perform if a mutation occurred that caused the Golgi apparatus to stop functioning?

a)

Packaging proteins for transport out of the cell

b)

Processing mRNA as it is transcribed from DNA strands

c)

Providing the location for the delivery of amino acids by tRNA

d)

Producing a template to guide the sequencing of amino acid chains

54.

Which best explains why an animal cell is a eukaryotic cell?

a)

It contains DNA, which carries hereditary information

b)

It contains ribosomes, which function in protein synthesis

c)

It has genetic information, which is enclosed within a membrane-bound organelle

d)

It has a plasma membrane, which functions to control what enters and leaves the cell

55.

A plant’s leaves may wilt if the plant is not watered. Which organelle affected by this lack of water causes the plant to wilt?

a)

Nucleus

b)

Vacuole

c)

Cell wall

d)

Cell membrane

56.

Which statement best compares eukaryotic cells and prokaryotic cells?

a)

Eukaryotic cells are smaller than prokaryotic cells

b)

Prokaryotic cells are more complex than eukaryotic cells

c)

Prokaryotic cells contain a distinct central organelle, and eukaryotic cells do not

d)

Eukaryotic cells contain membrane-bound organelles, and prokaryotic cells do not

57.

Explain why the nucleus is often called the "control center" of the cell.

a)

It stores DNA that contains instructions for all cell activities

b)

It produces ATP through cellular respiration

c)

It packages proteins and lipids for transport

d)

It digests waste and foreign materials

58.

Describe the relationship between structure and function for any organelle.

a)

Specific structural features enable an organelle to perform its function efficiently

b)

Structure and function are unrelated in organelles

c)

All organelles have identical structures because they share the same function

d)

Function determines structure, but structure does not influence function

59.

Explain the similarities and differences between plant and animal cells. Focus on their organelles.

a)

Both plant and animal cells have a nucleus, mitochondria, ribosomes, cell membrane, endoplasmic reticulum, and Golgi apparatus

b)

Only plant cells have a cell wall, chloroplasts, and a large central vacuole

c)

Only animal cells have lysosomes and many small vacuoles

d)

Only animal cells have chloroplasts that carry out photosynthesis

60.

Passive transport does ____ require energy from the cell.

a)

not

b)

always

c)

extra

d)

sometimes

61.

In passive transport, substances move from ____ concentration to ____ concentration (down their concentration gradient).

a)

high to low

b)

low to high

c)

equal to equal

d)

low to lower

62.

Movement of molecules like oxygen or carbon dioxide directly across the cell membrane is called ____.

a)

simple diffusion

b)

osmosis

c)

facilitated diffusion

d)

exocytosis

63.

Diffusion of water across a selectively permeable membrane is called ____.

a)

osmosis

b)

simple diffusion

c)

endocytosis

d)

active transport

64.

Movement of molecules with the help of transport proteins but still down the gradient is called ____.

a)

facilitated diffusion

b)

simple diffusion

c)

endocytosis

d)

exocytosis

65.

Active transport requires ____ (ATP) from the cell.

a)

energy

b)

water

c)

proteins

d)

solutes

66.

In active transport, substances move from ____ concentration to ____ concentration (against the concentration gradient).

a)

low to high

b)

high to low

c)

equal to equal

d)

high to higher

67.

Which process moves Na+Na^+ out of the cell and K+K^+ in?

a)

sodium–potassium pump

b)

endocytosis

c)

exocytosis

d)

simple diffusion

68.

Cell "engulfs" material is called ____.

a)

endocytosis

b)

exocytosis

c)

osmosis

d)

facilitated diffusion

69.

Cell "expels" material is called ____.

a)

exocytosis

b)

endocytosis

c)

osmosis

d)

simple diffusion

70.

Tonicity refers to the concentration of ____ in a solution compared to the inside of a cell. It affects water movement.

a)

solutes

b)

cells

c)

energy

d)

gases

71.

In a hypertonic solution, water moves ____ the cell.

a)

out of

b)

into

c)

in and out equally

d)

not at all

72.

In a hypertonic solution, the cell will ____.

a)

shrink

b)

swell

c)

remain the same size

d)

burst

73.

In a hypotonic solution, water moves ____ the cell.

a)

into

b)

out of

c)

in and out equally

d)

not at all

74.

In a hypotonic solution, the cell will ____.

a)

swell

b)

shrink

c)

remain the same size

d)

dehydrate

75.

In an isotonic solution, water moves ____.

a)

in and out equally

b)

only into the cell

c)

only out of the cell

d)

not at all

76.

In an isotonic solution, the cell will ____.

a)

remain the same size

b)

swell

c)

shrink

d)

burst

77.

Does passive transport require energy?

a)

No

b)

Yes

78.

Give one example of a molecule that moves by diffusion.

a)

oxygen

b)

carbon dioxide

c)

glucose

d)

sodium ion

79.

Which type of transport moves substances against the concentration gradient?

a)

active transport

b)

passive transport

c)

facilitated diffusion

d)

osmosis

80.

What will happen to a cell in a hypertonic solution?

a)

shrink

b)

swell

c)

remain the same size

81.

Identify the solution type shown in diagram A.

a)

hypotonic

b)

isotonic

c)

hypertonic

82.

Identify the solution type shown in diagram B.

a)

isotonic

b)

hypotonic

c)

hypertonic

83.

Identify the solution type shown in diagram C.

a)

hypertonic

b)

hypotonic

c)

isotonic

84.

Compare inside vs. outside shown: Inside circle is 5%5\% NaCl and 95%95\% H2O; outside circle is 95%95\% NaCl and 5%5\% H2O. Water will flow ____ the cell.

a)

out of

b)

into

c)

in and out equally

85.

Using the same comparison (inside 5%5\% NaCl, 95%95\% H2O; outside 95%95\% NaCl, 5%5\% H2O), the cell will ____.

a)

shrink

b)

swell

c)

remain the same size

86.

Compare inside vs. outside shown: Inside circle is 5%5\% NaCl and 95%95\% H2O; outside circle is 5%5\% NaCl and 95%95\% H2O. Water will flow ____.

a)

in and out equally

b)

into the cell

c)

out of the cell

87.

Using the same comparison (inside 5%5\% NaCl, 95%95\% H2O; outside 5%5\% NaCl, 95%95\% H2O), the cell will ____.

a)

remain the same size

b)

swell

c)

shrink

88.

For the described case: inside the cell is 5%5\% water and outside the cell is 5%5\% NaCl. Water will flow ____ the cell.

a)

into

b)

out of

c)

in and out equally

89.

Using the same case (inside 5%5\% H2O, outside 5%5\% NaCl), the cell will ____.

a)

grow

b)

shrink

c)

remain the same size

90.

Multiple Choice Practice: Which transport requires energy?

a)

Diffusion

b)

Osmosis

c)

Active transport

d)

Facilitated diffusion

91.

Multiple Choice Practice: A plant cell in a hypertonic solution will:

a)

Swell

b)

Shrink

c)

Stay the same

d)

Burst

92.

Multiple Choice Practice: The plasma membrane is made mostly of:

a)

Phospholipids

b)

Starch

c)

Cellulose

d)

Nucleic acids

93.

Short Answer Practice: Explain why diffusion is considered passive.

a)

It moves from high to low concentration without requiring energy.

b)

It requires ATP to move molecules against the concentration gradient.

c)

It uses protein pumps to force molecules across the membrane.

d)

It happens only in plant cells and not in animals.

94.

Short Answer Practice: Describe what happens to an animal cell in a hypotonic solution.

a)

Water enters the cell; it swells and may burst.

b)

Water leaves the cell; it shrinks.

c)

No change occurs; the cell stays the same size.

d)

The cell wall prevents any swelling or bursting.

95.

Short Answer Practice: How does the membrane help maintain homeostasis?

a)

By controlling what enters and exits the cell to maintain proper internal conditions.

b)

By producing glucose for the cell’s energy needs.

c)

By storing all of the cell’s genetic information.

d)

By making ribosomes for protein synthesis.

96.

Check-In Question: What does ATP stand for, and why is it important for cells?

a)

Adenosine Triphosphate; it is the main energy-carrying molecule that powers cell processes.

b)

Adenine Tripeptide; it is a structural protein in membranes.

c)

Adenosine Diphosphate; it carries no usable energy for cells.

d)

Adenosine Triphosphate; it is a lipid that forms the cell membrane.

97.

Check-In Question: What happens when the bond between the second and third phosphate in ATP is broken?

a)

Energy is released and ATP becomes ADP.

b)

Energy is stored and ATP gains a fourth phosphate.

c)

No energy change occurs; ATP stays the same.

d)

The molecule breaks into glucose and phosphate.

98.

Check-In Question: Why is ADP considered “uncharged”?

a)

It has only two phosphates, so it stores less usable energy than ATP.

b)

It has three phosphates and releases more energy than ATP.

c)

It cannot gain a phosphate under any conditions.

d)

It is a type of lipid rather than a nucleotide.

99.

Check-In Question: How is ADP turned back into ATP?

a)

A phosphate group is added back onto ADP using energy.

b)

A phosphate group is removed to reduce energy needs.

c)

ADP is converted into glucose through photosynthesis.

d)

Water attaches to ADP without any energy input.

100.

Check-In Question: Where does the energy come from to reattach the phosphate?

a)

Cellular respiration, especially from the breakdown of glucose.

b)

Light energy captured directly by ribosomes.

c)

Diffusion across the membrane.

d)

Mechanical energy from cell movement only.

101.

Final Question: Why does the ATP–ADP cycle need to happen constantly in cells?

a)

Cells continuously use energy to perform life functions and must regenerate ATP so they do not run out.

b)

ATP is unstable and breaks down even when cells are at rest, so it must be replaced every hour.

c)

The cycle only operates during daylight, so it needs to speed up at night.

d)

Cells produce excess ATP that must be recycled to prevent damage.

102.

Final Question: Summarize the ATP–ADP cycle in your own words.

a)

ATP releases energy when a phosphate breaks off to form ADP; energy from food adds the phosphate back to reform ATP, and this repeats continuously.

b)

ATP permanently loses a phosphate to become ADP and cannot be recharged; cells rely on stored heat instead.

c)

ATP gains energy without adding any phosphate; ADP is only produced in plant cells.

d)

ATP and ADP are unrelated molecules; cells use glucose directly without cycling.

103.

The main purpose of photosynthesis is to make

a)

ATP directly

b)

Oxygen only

c)

Glucose

d)

Carbon dioxide

104.

ATP releases energy when

a)

A bond is formed

b)

A phosphate is removed

c)

Water is made

d)

Sunlight hits chlorophyll

105.

Fermentation occurs when

a)

There is plenty of oxygen

b)

No glucose is available

c)

Oxygen is low or absent

d)

Too much ATP is produced

106.

In animals, lactic acid fermentation has the end result

a)

Ethanol

b)

Lactic acid

c)

Oxygen

d)

Glucose

107.

In yeast, alcoholic fermentation has the end result

a)

Lactic acid

b)

Ethanol

c)

Oxygen

d)

Water

108.

Alcoholic fermentation produces

a)

Ethanol

b)

CO2CO_2

c)

Lactic acid

d)

22 ATP

109.

Which statements correctly compare photosynthesis and cellular respiration? Select all that apply.

a)

Photosynthesis converts light energy into chemical energy stored in glucose and occurs in plants and some algae.

b)

Cellular respiration breaks down glucose into ATP to provide energy for cells and occurs in both plants and animals.

c)

Photosynthesis requires CO2CO_2 and H2OH_2O and produces O2O_2 , while respiration requires O2O_2 and produces CO2CO_2 and H2OH_2O .

d)

Cellular respiration converts light energy directly into glucose and occurs only in animals.

110.

Why are mitochondria important for both plants and animals? Select all that apply.

a)

They are the site of cellular respiration, where energy from glucose is converted into ATP.

b)

Both plant and animal cells need ATP to carry out essential processes like growth, movement, and active transport.

c)

They directly perform photosynthesis to make glucose in animal cells.

d)

They store genetic information used for inheritance.

111.

Which statements describe the difference between ATP and ADP and why ATP is important for cells? Select all that apply.

a)

ATP (adenosine triphosphate) has three phosphate groups and stores high energy in the bonds between phosphates.

b)

ADP (adenosine diphosphate) has two phosphate groups and is considered uncharged because it has less stored energy.

c)

Breaking the bond between the second and third phosphate of ATP releases energy to power cellular activities, converting ATP to ADP.

d)

ATP has two phosphate groups and ADP has three phosphate groups.

112.

How is ADP recharged back into ATP?

a)

A phosphate group is added to ADP using energy from cellular respiration (or photosynthesis in plants).

b)

A phosphate group is removed from ADP using sunlight energy.

c)

ADP is converted to glucose in the chloroplast.

d)

Energy from oxygen attaches ADP to water.

113.

Why does the ATP–ADP cycle need to happen constantly in cells? Explain what would happen if cells could not recycle ATP.

a)

Recycling ATP maintains a continuous energy supply for movement, transport, and synthesis; without recycling, cells would run out of usable energy and die.

b)

ATP can only be used for storing genetic information, so recycling prevents DNA loss.

c)

ATP recycling is only needed during cell division and has no effect on daily cell functions.

d)

Cells store unlimited ATP, so recycling would not affect energy availability.

114.

Compare aerobic and anaerobic respiration by stating oxygen use and typical ATP yield for each.

a)

Aerobic respiration uses oxygen and produces about 36 ATP per glucose; anaerobic respiration occurs without oxygen and produces about 2 ATP with byproducts like lactic acid or ethanol.

b)

Aerobic respiration occurs without oxygen and produces about 2 ATP; anaerobic respiration uses oxygen and produces about 36 ATP.

c)

Both aerobic and anaerobic respiration use oxygen and produce the same amount of ATP.

d)

Aerobic respiration uses oxygen but produces no ATP; anaerobic respiration produces ATP only during photosynthesis.

115.

Which is an example of negative feedback?

a)

Blood clotting

b)

Childbirth

c)

Sweating to lower body temperature

d)

Release of oxytocin

116.

Homeostasis means:

a)

Changing constantly

b)

Maintaining internal stability

c)

Breaking down molecules

d)

Speeding up reactions

117.

Explain why negative feedback is important for survival.

a)

It reverses changes to maintain internal stability and helps prevent damage from extreme conditions.

b)

It amplifies changes so body temperature rises uncontrollably.

c)

It stops all cellular processes to conserve energy during stress.

d)

It only affects blood sugar and has no role in temperature or water balance.

118.

Describe how plants use transpiration for homeostasis.

a)

By losing water through transpiration to cool leaves, move nutrients, and maintain water balance, adjusting to environmental conditions.

b)

By storing excess oxygen in roots during transpiration to increase photosynthesis at night.

c)

By reducing leaf surface area to avoid nutrient transport entirely.

d)

By preventing any water movement so leaf temperature constantly rises.

119.

Give an example of how two body systems work together to maintain balance.

a)

The respiratory and circulatory systems work together to maintain oxygen and carbon dioxide levels in the blood.

b)

The integumentary and skeletal systems combine to digest food.

c)

The urinary and reproductive systems primarily regulate atmospheric pressure.

d)

The muscular system alone maintains blood glucose without other systems.

120.

In the DNA diagram, identify the part labeled a).

a)

Base pair

b)

Phosphate group

c)

Deoxyribose sugar

d)

Nitrogenous base

121.

In the DNA diagram, identify the part labeled b).

a)

Deoxyribose sugar

b)

Hydrogen bond

c)

Nitrogenous base

d)

Phosphate group

122.

In the DNA diagram, identify the part labeled c).

a)

Base pair

b)

Phosphate group

c)

Hydrogen bond

d)

Nitrogenous base

123.

In the DNA diagram, identify the part labeled d).

a)

Hydrogen bond

b)

Base pair

c)

Nitrogenous base

d)

Deoxyribose sugar

124.

In the DNA diagram, identify the part labeled e).

a)

Hydrogen bond

b)

Phosphate group

c)

Deoxyribose sugar

d)

Nitrogenous base

125.

Fill in the missing nitrogenous base: In DNA, which base pairs with adenine?

a)

Thymine

b)

Cytosine

c)

Guanine

d)

Uracil

126.

Fill in the missing nitrogenous base: In DNA, which base pairs with cytosine?

a)

Thymine

b)

Uracil

c)

Guanine

d)

Adenine