Molecular Biology EOC Review Quiz

What percentage of the biology exam does molecular biology cover?

• About 50%

• Just under 20%

• Approximately 30%

• Over 25%

What element is common to all organic compounds?

• Oxygen

• Phosphorus

• Carbon

• Nitrogen

Which of the following is NOT a function of proteins?

• Structural support

• Enzymatic reactions

• Transport within cells

• Energy storage

What is the main role of enzymes in biological reactions?

• To provide energy for reactions

• To speed up chemical reactions

• To act as a structural component of cells

• To store genetic information

What happens to an enzyme after it catalyzes a reaction?

• It is consumed

• It remains unchanged

• It is broken down

• It becomes a substrate

Where does cellular respiration primarily take place?

• In the chloroplast

• In the nucleus

• In the mitochondria

• In the ribosome

What is the main product of cellular respiration?

• Glucose

• Oxygen

• ATP

• Carbon dioxide

Which process does NOT require oxygen?

• Protein synthesis

• Aerobic respiration

• Anaerobic respiration

• Photosynthesis

What are the main products of photosynthesis?

• ATP and glucose

• Carbon dioxide and water

• ATP and carbon dioxide

• Oxygen and glucose

Why is ATP important for cells?

• It provides energy for cellular processes

• It is a structural component of cell membranes

• It stores genetic information

• It speeds up chemical reactions