Exam 1

Which of the following is true of the Calvin cycle of photosynthesis?

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  it can occur in both light and dark conditions

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  it generates glucose

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  it requires ATP and NADPH

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  Correct:

  all of these

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Which of the following occurs during glycolysis?

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  a molecule of glucose is split

• all of these

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  some ATP is produced

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  two molecules of pyruvate are made

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One could say that the ultimate source of energy for all living things on Earth comes from which of the following?

• the sun

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  glucose

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  carbon dioxide

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  water

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The breaking down of complex substances into simpler molecules is known as what?

• catabolism

• mitosis

• homeostasis

• anabolism

Excess carbohydrates are stored as a complex carbohydrate called ________ in animals for future use.

• starch

• glycogen

• triglycerides

• galactose

The following chemical equation represents which process?

C₆H₁₂O₆ + 6O₂ --> 6CO₂ + 6H₂O

• cellular respiration

• photosynthesis

• chemosynthesis

• fermentation

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The following chemical equation represents which process?

6CO₂ + 6H₂O --> C₆H₁₂O₆ + 6O₂

• cellular respiration

• chemosynthesis

• fermentation

• photosynthesis

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Why is water called the "universal solvent"?

• A large number of substances will dissolve in water

• Water completely dissolves in all liquids

• If you had enough water, you could dissolve the entire universe in it

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  Everything in the universe will dissolve in water

Which type of bond attracts water molecules to each other?

• hydrogen bonds

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  nonpolar covalent bonds

• polar covalent bonds

• ionic bonds

Proteins are made on which of the following cell components?

• nucleus

• plasma membrane

• ribosomes

• mitochondria