Unit 1 Practice Questions

Which of the following organelles is responsible for producing ATP/energy in cells?

• Nucleus

• Ribosome

• Mitochondria

• Golgi Body

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What is the main function of the endoplasmic reticulum?

• Detoxify harmful substances

• Synthesize, modify, and ship proteins around the cell

• Produce lipids

• Store calcium ions

Which organelle is responsible for storing genetic information?

• Nucleus

• Ribosome

• Chloroplast

• Vacuole

What is the function of the Golgi body?

• Modify, package, and ship proteins out of the cell

• Produce ATP

• Synthesizing rRNA

• Modifying and storing DNA

Which of the following is NOT a function of the lysosome?

• Breakdown of waste

• Digestion of food particles

• Modifying proteins

• Removal of old or damaged organelles

Which macromolecule is primarily responsible for storing genetic information?

• Carbohydrates

• Proteins

• Nucleic Acids

• Lipids

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What is the monomer for proteins?

• Amino acids

• Nucleotides

• Glycerol and fatty acids

• Monosaccharides

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Which of the following is the main function of carbohydrates in living things?

• Long term storage of energy

• Catalyzing chemical reactions

• Quick energy

• Providing insulation

What is the main function of lipids in the body?

• Enzyme catalysts

• Long term energy storage

• Genetic information storage

• Building muscle mass

What is the role of enzymes in biochemical reactions?

• They increase the activation energy needed

• They decrease the activation energy needed

• They are broken down in the reaction

• They change the equilibrium of the reaction