Biology Basics and Concepts Quiz

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What is the function of carboxyl functional groups in biomolecules?

They form covalent bonds in proteins

They create structural support in carbohydrates

They participate in energy storage in lipids

They are involved in acid formation in amino acids (correct)

Which of the following correctly describes an independent variable in a scientific experiment?

The variable that influences or changes other variables (correct)

The variable that is measured during the experiment

The outcome that results from manipulating the independent variable

The variable that remains constant throughout the experiment

How do DNA similarities primarily aid in understanding ancestral history?

By associating physical traits with genetic codes

By measuring environmental impacts on genetic mutations

By identifying evolutionary relationships between species (correct)

By elucidating protein synthesis pathways

What distinguishes a theory from a hypothesis in scientific research?

A theory is a comprehensive explanation supported by evidence; a hypothesis is a testable prediction Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of having critical viewpoints in scientific research?

To minimize errors and bias in experiment interpretations Signup and view all the answers

What is the relationship between atomic number and atomic weight?

Atomic weight is the sum of protons and neutrons in an atom Signup and view all the answers

In what way do covalent bonds differ from ionic bonds?

Ionic bonds are generally weaker than covalent bonds Signup and view all the answers

If a cell has 46 chromosomes (2n = 46), how many chromosomes would a human egg or sperm contain?

23 Signup and view all the answers

What fraction of daughters will be color-blind if a color-blind father has children with a mother who has normal vision?

25% Signup and view all the answers

What percentage of offspring will be homozygous dominant when crossing a homozygous dominant individual with a heterozygous individual?

50% Signup and view all the answers

In cats, what is the expected fur color outcome when crossing a black fur male with an orange fur female?

Black males, tortoiseshell females Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of mitosis in the context of cloning?

To replicate genetic material identically Signup and view all the answers

What molecules have the fastest rate of crossing the cell membrane?

Gases like carbon dioxide Signup and view all the answers

What is the effect of a hypertonic solution on plant cells?

Decreases turgor pressure Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about enzymes is correct?

Enzymes are specific to a particular substrate Signup and view all the answers

How do endergonic reactions differ from exergonic reactions?

Endergonic reactions require energy input, while exergonic reactions release energy. Signup and view all the answers

Why are competitive inhibitors considered to be substrate analogs?

They mimic the structure of substrates and compete for the active site. Signup and view all the answers

What role does ATP play in cells?

It serves as a direct source of energy for cellular processes. Signup and view all the answers

What cellular process is associated with the transport of water across a semipermeable membrane?

Osmosis Signup and view all the answers

What type of proteins are involved in facilitating the movement of ions and polar molecules across cell membranes?

Integral membrane proteins Signup and view all the answers

What happens to the activation energy of a reaction in the presence of a catalyst?

It decreases. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of oxygen in the electron transport chain?

Accepts electrons at the end of the chain Signup and view all the answers

Which stage of cellular respiration occurs first?

Glycolysis Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of chemiosmosis in the context of cellular respiration?

Movement of protons to drive ATP synthesis Signup and view all the answers

How does protein catabolism relate to cellular respiration?

Depends on the citric acid cycle for amino acid metabolism Signup and view all the answers

How many turns of the Calvin cycle are necessary to create one glucose molecule?

6 Signup and view all the answers

Where does the conversion of light energy to chemical energy primarily occur?

Photosystem inside chloroplasts Signup and view all the answers

Which process is responsible for splitting water to produce oxygen?

Light-dependent reactions of photosynthesis Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of the light-independent reactions in photosynthesis?

To build carbohydrates for long-term energy storage Signup and view all the answers

What type of phosphorylation occurs when ATP is generated without the involvement of the electron transport chain?

Substrate-level phosphorylation Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following outcomes occurs during photosynthesis?

Atoms of compounds are rearranged to form new compounds Signup and view all the answers

What distinguishes photosynthesis from cellular respiration in terms of reactants?

Photosynthesis utilizes water to release oxygen. Signup and view all the answers

Which process is directly powered by the establishment of a proton gradient?

The synthesis of ATP during chemiosmosis. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary reason cells undergo mitosis?

To repair damaged tissues and enable growth. Signup and view all the answers

During which phase of mitosis do sister chromatids separate?

Anaphase Signup and view all the answers

How does cytokinesis in plant cells differ from animal cells?

Plant cells form a cell plate through fusion of vesicles. Signup and view all the answers

What is the result of sexual reproduction in humans?

Both diploid and haploid cells at different stages. Signup and view all the answers

Which event occurs during anaphase I of meiosis?

Separation of homologous chromosomes. Signup and view all the answers

If a cell contains 60 units of DNA during G1, how much DNA is present during anaphase II?

30 units of DNA. Signup and view all the answers

From the genetic cross AaBB x aabb, how many unique gametes can be formed?

4 unique gametes. Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of synapsis in meiosis?

To pair homologous chromosomes together. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Biology Basics (1-10)

Archaea, E. coli, and bacteria do not have a nucleus
DNA similarities reveal evolutionary connections
A theory is broad and supported by evidence; a hypothesis is specific and testable
An independent variable is manipulated in a scientific experiment

Biomolecules and Functional Groups (11-20)

Nucleotides form the bases of nucleic acids
Amino acids form the building blocks of proteins; held together by peptide bonds
Triglycerides are lipids
DNA and RNA are nucleic acids
Ribosomes pellet out during centrifugation after the nucleus and mitochondria

Acids, Bases, and Cell Membranes (21-30)

Decreasing pH results in a more acidic solution
Hydroxyl (OH) functional groups are found in alcohols
Triglycerides are a type of lipid
Nucleic acids are a class of biomolecules
Cell membranes are composed of proteins, phospholipids, cholesterol, and carbohydrates

Energy and Enzymes (31-40)

A negative ΔG indicates a reaction releases energy
Catalysts, such as enzymes, speed up chemical reactions
Glucose breakdown is slow at room temperature due to a lack of sufficient activation energy
ATP is a higher-energy form of energy storage than ADP
Oxygen is an acceptor of electrons in the electron transport chain.

Photosynthesis and Cellular Respiration (41-50)

Glycolysis is the first step of cellular respiration
Photosynthesis's light-independent reactions create carbohydrates
Photosynthesis uses sunlight to create glucose and oxygen, and cellular respiration uses glucose and oxygen to make ATP.
The Calvin cycle is part of photosynthesis. It uses ATP and NADPH to fix carbon dioxide into sugars
The Krebs cycle is one of the metabolic steps in cellular respiration.

Cell Division: Mitosis and Meiosis (51-60)

Mitosis creates diploid cells in organisms.
Anaphase I of meiosis is when homologous chromosomes separate.
Mitosis is important for growth and repair of tissues
Meiosis is important for sexual reproduction
A diploid cell has two copies of each chromosome

Genetics and Inheritance (61-70)

A gamete has half the number of chromosomes as a diploid cell in a given organism.
Synapsis in meiosis brings homologous chromosomes together.
Different combinations of maternal and paternal chromosomes are possible gametes in human organisms
AaBB x aabb cross results in different phenotypes.

DNA and Molecular Biology (71-80)

Adenine and Guanine are purines
Thymine and Cytosine are pyrimidines
DNA polymerase III elongates DNA strands during replication.
Codons code for amino acids
Introns are non-coding sections of DNA and are removed during RNA processing

Viruses and Molecular Genetics (81-90)

Viruses have genetic material (either DNA or RNA) and a protein coat
Viruses use host cells to replicate.
Retroviruses are an example of viruses that use reverse transcriptase to convert RNA into DNA.

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Test your knowledge on fundamental biology concepts, including cellular structures, biomolecules, and energy processes. This quiz covers essential topics from archaea to enzymes, preparing you for advanced studies in biology. Challenge yourself and deepen your understanding of life sciences!