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Biology and Scientific Concepts Quiz

Total questions: 45

Worksheet time: 23mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Which step of the scientific method involves forming a testable explanation?

a)

Observation

b)

Hypothesis

c)

Experiment

d)

Conclusion

2.

In an experiment testing how sunlight affects plant growth, what is the independent variable?

a)

Height of the plant

b)

Amount of sunlight

c)

Type of soil

d)

Amount of water

3.

Which variable is measured during an experiment?

a)

Independent variable

b)

Control

c)

Dependent variable

d)

Constant

4.

On a graph, the dependent variable is usually found on the:

a)

X-axis

b)

Title

c)

Legend

d)

Y-axis

5.

Why is a control group important?

a)

It changes the dependent variable

b)

It provides a comparison

c)

It increases accuracy automatically

d)

It proves the hypothesis is true

6.

A hypothesis must be proven correct to be useful.

a)

True

b)

False

7.

If the graph shows an upward trend, the dependent variable increases as the independent variable increases.

a)

True

b)

False

8.

Which of the following is an example of qualitative data?

a)

Plant height in centimeters

b)

Number of leaves

c)

Color of the leaves

d)

Time in minutes

9.

Which subatomic particle has a positive charge?

a)

Electron

b)

Neutron

c)

Proton

d)

Ion

10.

Which type of chemical bond involves sharing electrons?

a)

Ionic

b)

Covalent

c)

Hydrogen

d)

Van der Waals

11.

What is a molecule?

a)

Single atom

b)

Two or more atoms bonded together

c)

A charged particle

d)

An element

12.

Which macromolecule is made of amino acids?

a)

Carbohydrates

b)

Lipids

c)

Proteins

d)

Nucleic acids

13.

Which macromolecule stores genetic information?

a)

Proteins

b)

Lipids

c)

Nucleic acids

d)

Carbohydrates

14.

Which macromolecule is the main source of quick energy?

a)

Carbohydrates

b)

Lipids

c)

Proteins

d)

Nucleic acids

15.

Which macromolecule is used for long-term energy storage?

a)

Carbohydrates

b)

Lipids

c)

Proteins

d)

Nucleic acids

16.

Enzymes function by:

a)

Increasing activation energy

b)

Lowering activation energy

c)

Destroying substrates

d)

Being consumed in reactions

17.

Enzymes are specific to their substrates.

a)

True

b)

False

18.

Which factor can affect enzyme activity?

a)

Temperature

b)

pH

c)

Both temperature and pH

d)

Neither

19.

Which process moves molecules from high to low concentration without using energy?

a)

Active transport

b)

Diffusion

c)

Endocytosis

d)

Exocytosis

20.

Which process requires energy to move molecules against the concentration gradient?

a)

Passive transport

b)

Diffusion

c)

Active transport

d)

Osmosis

21.

What happens to a cell in a hypotonic solution?

a)

It shrinks

b)

It swells

c)

No change

d)

It divides

22.

What happens to a cell in a hypertonic solution?

a)

It shrinks

b)

It swells

c)

No change

d)

It divides

23.

Which process is an example of bulk transport for solid particles?

a)

Phagocytosis

b)

Pinocytosis

c)

Diffusion

d)

Osmosis

24.

Which process is an example of bulk transport for liquids?

a)

Phagocytosis

b)

Pinocytosis

c)

Active transport

d)

Exocytosis

25.

Where does photosynthesis occur?

a)

Mitochondria

b)

Chloroplast

c)

Nucleus

d)

Cytoplasm

26.

Which equation correctly represents photosynthesis?

a)

C6H12O6 + 6O2 → 6CO2 + 6H2O

b)

6CO2 + 6H2O + light → C6H12O6 + 6O2

c)

6CO2 + 6O2 → C6H12O6 + 6H2O

d)

6H2O + 6O2 → C6H12O6 + 6CO2

27.

What is the main purpose of photosynthesis?

a)

Make ATP from glucose

b)

Convert chemical energy into sunlight

c)

Convert light energy into chemical energy

d)

Break down glucose for energy

28.

Which statement is true about ATP?

a)

It stores genetic information

b)

It is the main energy currency of the cell

c)

It is a type of lipid

d)

It is only made during photosynthesis

29.

During cellular respiration, glucose is broken down into:

a)

Amino acids

b)

ATP, CO2, and H2O

c)

Oxygen and water

d)

Fatty acids

30.

Which of the following best explains conservation of energy in cells?

a)

Energy is destroyed during reactions

b)

Energy can change forms but is never lost

c)

Energy disappears when ATP is used

d)

Energy is created from nothing

31.

Which of the following best explains conservation of matter in cells?

a)

Matter is destroyed when energy is released

b)

Matter changes forms but is not created or destroyed

c)

Matter disappears during cellular respiration

d)

Matter is created when ATP is made

32.

Which is a product of photosynthesis?

a)

CO2

b)

Glucose

c)

ATP

d)

Water

33.

Which part of the cell regulates what enters and exits the cell?

a)

Nucleus

b)

Mitochondria

c)

Cell membrane

d)

Cytoplasm

34.

Which of the following is true about enzymes?

a)

They are consumed during the reaction

b)

They speed up chemical reactions

c)

They do not have specific substrates

d)

They always require light

35.

Which term describes a substance that speeds up a chemical reaction without being consumed?

a)

Enzyme

b)

Substrate

c)

ATP

d)

Product

36.

Which macromolecule is composed of sugar molecules?

a)

Proteins

b)

Carbohydrates

c)

Lipids

d)

Nucleic acids

37.

Which of the following processes does NOT require energy input from the cell?

a)

Active transport

b)

Endocytosis

c)

Exocytosis

d)

Diffusion

38.

Which statement about osmosis is true?

a)

Water moves from high solute to low solute concentration

b)

Water moves from low to high solute concentration

c)

Water moves from high to low water concentration

d)

Water moves from low to high water concentration

39.

Which statement correctly compares passive and active transport?

a)

Passive transport requires ATP; active transport does not

b)

Active transport requires ATP; passive transport does not

c)

Both require ATP

d)

Neither require ATP

40.

Which molecule is broken down first to release energy during cellular respiration?

a)

Lipids

b)

Proteins

c)

Glucose

d)

ATP

41.

Which is an example of facilitated diffusion?

a)

Oxygen moving directly across the membrane

b)

Glucose moving through a protein channel

c)

Sodium being pumped against a gradient

d)

Water being transported by vesicles

42.

Which of the following correctly represents the flow of energy in photosynthesis and respiration?

a)

Sun → Glucose → ATP → Heat

b)

ATP → Sun → Glucose → Heat

c)

Glucose → Sun → ATP → Heat

d)

Sun → ATP → Glucose → Heat

43.

True or False: In an isotonic solution, water moves in and out of the cell at equal rates.

a)

True

b)

False

44.

Which statement about chloroplasts and mitochondria is correct?

a)

Both perform photosynthesis

b)

Both produce ATP

c)

Chloroplasts store genetic info

d)

Mitochondria capture light energy

45.

Which statement about enzymes is false?

a)

Enzymes are proteins

b)

Enzymes can be reused multiple times

c)

Enzymes increase activation energy

d)

Enzymes are substrate-specific