Cells Test/IA 1 Quick Review

Which macromolecule is responsible for storing and transmitting genetic information?

• Protein

• Carbohydrate

• Lipid

• Nucleic Acid

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NGSS.HS-LS3-1

Which cell organelle is responsible for protein synthesis?

• Golgi Apparatus

• Endoplasmic Reticulum

• Lysosome

• Ribosome

Which process involves the movement of water molecules across a selectively permeable membrane?

• Diffusion

• Active Transport

• Osmosis

• Facilitated Diffusion

Which cell organelle is known as the 'powerhouse' of the cell?

• Nucleus

• Mitochondria

• Chloroplast

• Vacuole

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NGSS.MS-LS1-2

When a cell is in a hypertonic solution, what will happen to it?

• The cell will swell
• The cell will burst
• The cell will shrink
• The cell will divide

Which macromolecule is the main source of energy for living organisms?

• Protein

• Carbohydrate

• Lipid

• Nucleic Acid

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NGSS.MS-LS1-6

Which process requires energy to move substances against their concentration gradient?

• Diffusion

• Osmosis

• Active Transport

• Facilitated Diffusion

Which cell organelle is responsible for photosynthesis in plant cells?

• Golgi Apparatus

• Endoplasmic Reticulum

• Lysosome

• Chloroplast

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-6

Which process breaks down glucose to release energy in the form of ATP?

• Cellular Respiration

• Photosynthesis

• Fermentation

• Glycolysis

Tags

NGSS.HS-LS1-7

Which macromolecule provides insulation and long-term energy storage in organisms?

• Protein

• Carbohydrate

• Lipid

• Nucleic Acid