Biology Keystone Practice - Module 1

Biology Keystone Practice - Module 1

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Biology

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Rachel Homan

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23 questions

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is essential to the proper functioning of ALL prokaryotic and eukaryotic organisms?

Back

ATP

Answer explanation

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While not all organisms need oxygen, carbon dioxide, or table salt to survive, All organisms use ATP for energy.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which statement BEST compares eukaryotic cells and prokaryotic cells?

Back

Eukaryotic cells contain a distinct central organelle, and prokaryotic cells do not.

Answer explanation

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Eukaryotic cells contain a NUCLEUS that holds and protects the DNA. This is a big difference between them and their more simplistic prokaryotic ancestors.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Lungs and capillaries both have porous linings that allow certain substances to move into or out of the structures. Which function do these porous linings MOST LIKELY serve in living organisms?

Back

gas exchange

Answer explanation

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In the lungs, oxygen from the environment is exchanged for carbon dioxide in the blood. This is essential for cellular respiration to occur.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which property of water is MOST responsible for plants being able to transport water from their roots to their leaves?

Back

the attraction between molecules

Answer explanation

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This is called capillary action. Water molecules are attracted to each other and other substances due to hydrogen bonding. These joint forces pull water upward through thin tubes.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

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Back

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6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

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

Back

Monomers are linked to form a polymer.

Answer explanation

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All polymers are made of repeating units called monomers. Proteins are a class of polymers built of monomers called amino acids.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which statement BEST compares a carbohydrate and a nucleic acid?

Back

Carbohydrates store energy and nucleic acids store genetic information.

Answer explanation

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Carbohydrates (sugars) are the main source of energy for organisms. Nucleic acids (DNA & RNA) store your genetic information. Some proteins (transport proteins) assist in diffusion while another kind (enzymes) assist chemical reactions.

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