Biology Basics Quiz

What are living things made of?

• Atoms

• Cells

• Molecules

• Tissues

What is the universal genetic code based on?

• Proteins

• Lipids

• DNA

• Carbohydrates

What do enzymes do to the energy needed to start a reaction?

• Increase it

• Eliminate it

• Lower it

• Maintain it

Which macromolecule is important in muscle contraction and transporting oxygen in the blood?

• Carbohydrates

• Proteins

• Lipids

• Nucleic acids

What is the function of mitochondria in the cell?

• Photosynthesis

• Protein synthesis

• Energy production

• Lipid modification

What is the function of the cell membrane?

• Protect the cell

• Control cell division

• Store genetic information

• Produce energy

What type of transport does not require energy?

• Active transport

• Diffusion

• Endocytosis

• Exocytosis

What is the diffusion of water called?

• Active transport

• Osmosis

• Pinocytosis

• Phagocytosis

What is the source of energy for cellular activities?

• Glucose

• ATP

• Oxygen

• Carbon dioxide

What is the green pigment used in photosynthesis?

• Chlorophyll

• Hemoglobin

• Melanin

• Keratin