Energy and Biological Work Quiz

What is energy?

• The ability to do work

• The ability to rest

• The ability to think

• The ability to eat

Why do cells need energy?

• To do biological work

• To change color

• To grow larger

• To produce light

Which of the following is an example of biological work?

• Muscle movements

• Watching TV

• Sleeping

• Reading a book

What are the types of energy mentioned in the text?

• Light, mechanical, and thermal

• Light, mechanical, and chemical

• Mechanical, thermal, and nuclear

• Chemical, thermal, and nuclear

Where does all energy on Earth originally come from?

• The moon

• The ocean

• The sun

• The wind

How is chemical energy stored?

• In the nucleus of atoms

• In the bonds of chemical compounds

• In the air

• In the water

What does ATP stand for?

• Adenosine triphosphate

• Adenine tetraphosphate

• Adenosine diphosphate

• Adenine triphosphate

Why is ATP referred to as the energy currency for cells?

• It can store and transport energy

• It is a type of sugar

• It is a structural component of cells

• It is a waste product of metabolism

What role do carrier proteins play in relation to ATP?

• They require energy to move substances across the membrane

• They produce ATP in the mitochondria

• They store ATP for long-term use

• They convert ATP into glucose

What analogy is used to describe ATP molecules in the provided text?

• ATP molecules are like a $100 bill.

• ATP molecules are like a vending machine.

• ATP molecules are like the usable "change" from a large, valuable glucose molecule.

• ATP molecules are like a snack from the vending machine.