2nd Six Weeks Checkpoint
Quiz by Dylan Riley
HS Biology
Science (2020-present)
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- Q1In which phase of the cell cycle is DNA replicated?MitosisS phaseG1 phaseG2 phase60sBIOL.5a
- Q2Which part of a DNA molecule is responsible for the direct coding of specific traits in an organism?The number of carbons in the DNA molecule.The sequences of phosphates along each DNA strand.The number of hydrogen bonds that hold the strands of DNA together.The sequence of nucleotide bases in the DNA molecule.60sBIOL.6a
- Q3A student groups different types of cells as shown. Which table headings should the student use for the two groups?60sBIOL.4a
- Q4This model of the cell cycle includes two arrows that each represent a process in the cycle. What do the two arrows represent?Arrow 1 represents prophase, and Arrow 2 represents interphase.Arrow 1 represents mitosis, and Arrow 2 represents meiosis.Arrow 1 represents meiosis, and Arrow 2 represents prophase.Arrow 1 represents interphase, and Arrow 2 represents mitosis.60sBIOL.5a
- Q5Which of these describes a difference between viruses and cells?Viruses have membranes made of proteins, and cells have membranes made of nucleic acid.Cells reproduce independently, and viruses require a host to reproduce.Viruses have flagella, and cells have only cilia.Cells contain protein, and viruses contain only carbohydrates.60sBIOL.4c
- Q6Which type of biomolecule is primarily responsible for providing energy and structural support in plant cells?CarbohydratesNucleic AcidsLipidsProteins30sBIOL.5A
- Q7Which biomolecule is essential for storing and transmitting genetic information within a cell?CarbohydratesNucleic AcidsLipidsProteins30sBIOL.5A
- Q8What is the primary role of proteins within a cell?Catalyzing biochemical reactions and providing structural supportStoring energyStoring genetic informationForming the cell membrane30sBIOL.5A
- Q9Which type of biomolecule forms enzymes that regulate chemical reactions in the cell?ProteinsLipidsCarbohydratesNucleic Acids30sBIOL.5A
- Q10What is the primary function of lipids in animal cells?Providing immediate energyStoring energy and forming cell membranesCatalyzing reactionsTransporting oxygen30sBIOL.5A
- Q11Which biomolecule is most directly involved in cell signaling and recognition on the cell surface?LipidsProteinsCarbohydratesNucleic Acids30sBIOL.5A
- Q12What is a key difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells in terms of their structure and complexity?Both prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells have the same level of complexity.Eukaryotic cells have membrane-bound organelles, while prokaryotic cells do not.Prokaryotic cells have a nucleus, while eukaryotic cells do not.Only prokaryotic cells contain genetic material.30sBIOL.5B
- Q13Which of the following statements best compares scientific explanations for the cellular complexity of prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?Prokaryotic cells evolved from eukaryotic cells by losing their organelles.Eukaryotic cells are newer and completely unrelated to prokaryotic cells.Eukaryotic cells are thought to have evolved from prokaryotic cells through endosymbiosis.Both cell types evolved independently with identical processes.30sBIOL.5B
- Q14Which of the following structures is only found in eukaryotic cells but not in prokaryotic cells?NucleusCytoplasmCell membraneRibosomes30sBIOL.5B
- Q15What is a major similarity between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?Both have ribosomes to synthesize proteins.Both have membrane-bound organelles.Both replicate through mitosis.Both contain a nucleus.30sBIOL.5B
