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What are the primary products of photosynthesis?

  • Carbon dioxide and ATP
  • Water and NADPH
  • ATP and NADH
  • Oxygen and glucose (correct)
  • What distinguishes aerobic respiration from anaerobic respiration?

  • Anaerobic respiration requires light energy.
  • Anaerobic respiration occurs in the presence of oxygen.
  • Aerobic respiration occurs only in plants.
  • Aerobic respiration produces more ATP than anaerobic respiration. (correct)
  • Which enzyme is primarily responsible for DNA replication?

  • RNA polymerase
  • DNA ligase
  • DNA polymerase (correct)
  • Helicase
  • What is the function of ribosomal RNA (rRNA) in protein synthesis?

    <p>Catalyze the formation of peptide bonds.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the common formula for cellular respiration?

    <p>$6O_2 + C_6H_{12}O_6 → 6CO_2 + 6H_2O + ATP$</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which type of RNA carries the genetic information from DNA to the ribosome?

    <p>mRNA</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are introns in the context of gene structure?

    <p>Non-coding regions that are removed during RNA processing.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which mutation results in a change in a single nucleotide that may or may not alter the protein produced?

    <p>Substitution mutation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of living things?

    <p>Inability to adapt to environments</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of enzymes in biological reactions?

    <p>Decrease the activation energy required</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which type of transport do molecules move against their concentration gradient?

    <p>Active transport</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does a hypertonic solution do to a cell?

    <p>Causes the cell to lose water</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which component of the cell membrane is crucial for its semi-permeability?

    <p>Phospholipids</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What process describes the conversion of ATP to ADP?

    <p>Hydrolysis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements about passive and active transport is FALSE?

    <p>Active transport moves substances from high to low concentration</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which element is a common component of all macromolecules?

    <p>Carbon</p> Signup and view all the answers

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