Bio Science Quiz

What is the basic unit of life?

• Atom

• Molecule

• Cell

• Tissue

Which of the following is NOT a macromolecule?

• Protein

• Lipid

• Glucose

• Nucleic acid

In which phase of mitosis do the chromosomes line up in the middle of the cell?

• Prophase

• Metaphase

• Anaphase

• Telophase

What is the process by which green plants and some other organisms use sunlight to synthesize foods from carbon dioxide and water called?

• Cellular respiration

• Fermentation

• Photosynthesis

• Digestion

Which of the following is NOT a nucleotide base in DNA?

• Adenine

• Cytosine

• Uracil

• Thymine

What type of bond holds the two strands of a DNA molecule together?

• Covalent bond

• Ionic bond

• Hydrogen bond

• Van der Waals forces

Which organ system is primarily responsible for transporting nutrients, wastes, and gases throughout the body?

• Digestive system

• Circulatory system

• Respiratory system

• Excretory system

What is the term for a group of similar cells that perform a specific function?

• Organ

• Tissue

• Organ system

• Organism

Which of the following is a function of the skeletal system?

• Producing movement

• Transporting oxygen

• Storing minerals

• Absorbing nutrients

What is the name of the process by which water moves across a semipermeable membrane from an area of low solute concentration to an area of high solute concentration?

• Diffusion

• Osmosis

• Active transport

• Filtration