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Unit 1 Test Review

Authored by Chelsi Gage

Biology

9th Grade

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This quiz covers biomolecules and cell structure, making it ideal for 9th grade biology students learning fundamental concepts in biochemistry and cell biology. The content assessment requires students to identify the four major biomolecules (carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids) and understand their distinct functions, chemical compositions, and real-world examples. Students must recognize that carbohydrates serve as quick energy sources and are found in foods like pasta and bread, while lipids provide long-term energy storage and insulation. They need to understand that proteins function as enzymes, structural components, and muscle builders, while nucleic acids store genetic information. The quiz also tests knowledge of cell organelles and their functions, including the nucleus as the control center, mitochondria as powerhouses, chloroplasts for photosynthesis, and ribosomes for protein synthesis. Students must differentiate between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells and identify unique features of plant versus animal cells, such as cell walls and central vacuoles in plants. Created by Chelsi Gage, a Biology teacher in the US who teaches grade 9. This comprehensive review quiz serves multiple instructional purposes and works exceptionally well as a pre-test assessment tool to gauge student readiness before a unit exam. Teachers can deploy this as a warm-up activity at the beginning of class to activate prior knowledge, assign it as homework to reinforce key concepts, or use it during review sessions to identify areas needing additional instruction. The visual components with labeled diagrams make it particularly effective for formative assessment, allowing teachers to quickly identify which students struggle with organelle identification or biomolecule classification. This assessment aligns with Next Generation Science Standards HS-LS1-1 (construct models of molecular structures) and supports Common Core literacy standards by requiring students to analyze scientific diagrams and apply vocabulary in context.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

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What biomolecule do enzymes belong to? 

Carbohydrate
Lipid
Nucleic Acid
Protein

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-7

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

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Which biomolecule is found in pasta and bread?

Lipid
Protein
Nucleic Acid
Carbohydrate

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS1-6

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

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Which biomolecule is a main source of quick energy?

Nucleic Acid
Protein
Lipid
Carbohydrate

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

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Which biomolecule is found in fats, oils, and waxes and is a source of long-term energy

Proteins
Nucleic Acid
Lipids
Carbohydrate

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

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What is the function of a nucleic acid?

Stores genetic information
Stores energy
Quick source of energy
Builds structures

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS1-1

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

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Carbon, Hydrogen, Oxygen and Nitrogen are elements in what biomolecule?

Carbohydrate
Lipid
Protein
Nucleic acid

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS1-6

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

5 mins • 1 pt

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This picture shows a biomolecule that functions to build tissues and structure, aids in hormone production, and speed up chemical reactions. Which type of biomolecule is this?

Protein

Nucleic Acid

Lipid

Carbohydrate

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-7

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