Biology Chapter 5 Quiz

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Which of the following best describes a eukaryote?

An organism larger than prokaryotes with a defined nucleus (correct)

An organism that lacks a plasma membrane

An organism that primarily reproduces asexually

An organism without membrane-bound organelles

What is the primary role of ribosomes in a cell?

To synthesize lipids and hormones

To transport proteins across the membrane

To produce proteins by translating mRNA (correct)

To degrade waste materials within the cell

Which process describes the movement of water across a selectively permeable membrane?

Active transport

Diffusion

Osmosis (correct)

Facilitated diffusion

Which organelle is primarily responsible for energy production in the cell?

Mitochondrion Signup and view all the answers

What term describes the process by which a cell engulfs material from its environment?

Endocytosis Signup and view all the answers

What is the main purpose of the light-independent reaction in photosynthesis?

To convert carbon dioxide into glucose Signup and view all the answers

Which phase of the cell cycle directly follows the G1 phase?

S phase Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of chlorophyll in photosynthesis?

To capture light energy Signup and view all the answers

What is the outcome of the citric acid cycle (Krebs cycle)?

Production of ATP, NADH, and FADH2 Signup and view all the answers

Which process describes the division of a diploid cell into haploid cells?

Meiosis Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following accurately describes an aerobic process?

Requires oxygen for energy production Signup and view all the answers

What occurs during the prophase of mitosis?

Nuclear envelope begins to disappear Signup and view all the answers

Which term refers to the exchange of genetic material between homologous chromosomes during meiosis?

Crossing over Signup and view all the answers

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