Biology Pretest

Which of the following is not part of the cell theory?

• cells are the basic unit of life

• cells must contain DNA

• all living things are made from cells

• cells can only come from other cells

This organelle is in all eukaryotic cells. It is the control center of the cell because it holds the DNA.

• Mitochondria

• Ribosomes

• Nucleus

• Chloroplasts

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Organelle responsible for folding proteins

• endoplasmic reticulum

• mitochondria

• ribosomes

• nucleus

This cell membrane is made up primarily of ______.

• glucose

• cellulose

• phospholipids

• cytoplasm

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Organelle responsible for transporting materials within a cell______.

• Golgi apparatus

• ribosome

• endoplasmic reticulum

• lysosome

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Which best explains how mold is able to grow on an old piece of cheese in the refrigerator?

• Mold is produced when the cheese ages and reacts with moisture in the air.

• Mold is naturally contained within the cheese and spontaneously grows when the cheese becomes old.

• Mold spores are present in the air, and the cheese provides the energy and building materials the mold needs to survive.

• Mold spores are present in the air, and moisture in the air provides the energy and building materials the mold needs to survive.

Which best describes the process by which the energy from the sun is used to create glucose molecules?

• fermentation

• chemo-synthesis

• cellular respiration

• photosynthesis

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Which most accurately describes how plants and animals obtain the energy they need for growth and survival?

• Molecules are broken down during respiration to release stored energy.

• Molecules are broken down during photosynthesis to release stored energy.

• Animals produce energy through photosynthesis, while plants produce energy through respiration.

• Animals produce energy through respiration, while plants produce energy through photosynthesis.

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Which best describes the process of photosynthesis?

• Carbon dioxide and oxygen are converted into glucose and water.

• Carbon dioxide and water are converted into glucose and oxygen.

• Oxygen and glucose are converted into carbon dioxide and water.

• Oxygen and water are converted into carbon dioxide and glucose.

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Which is the primary molecule broken down for energy in cells?

• salt

• water

• sugar

• protein

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