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What is the primary function of the cell membrane?
What is the primary function of the cell membrane?
- To provide structural support to the cell
- To produce ATP for cellular respiration
- To store energy in the form of glycogen
- To act as a selective barrier (correct)
Why do plants primarily store energy as starch?
Why do plants primarily store energy as starch?
- To utilize amylose and amylopectin for energy production (correct)
- Because starch is easily converted into muscle ATP
- Because starch is more efficient for energy storage in animals
- To transport glucose efficiently within plant cells
What type of fuel would be primarily used by an athlete competing in a 100m sprint?
What type of fuel would be primarily used by an athlete competing in a 100m sprint?
- CO2 and heat
- Muscle ATP and glycogen (correct)
- Amino acids
- Fatty acids
Why do animals like humans store energy as glycogen instead of starch like plants?
Why do animals like humans store energy as glycogen instead of starch like plants?
What is the primary function of mitochondria in cells?
What is the primary function of mitochondria in cells?
How do proteins contribute to the function of the cell membrane?
How do proteins contribute to the function of the cell membrane?
Which of the following is a characteristic of eukaryotic cells?
Which of the following is a characteristic of eukaryotic cells?
What property allows membrane barriers to be selectively permeable?
What property allows membrane barriers to be selectively permeable?
Which of the following molecules are transported through the membrane using transport proteins?
Which of the following molecules are transported through the membrane using transport proteins?
Which of the following is NOT a function of carbohydrates in cells?
Which of the following is NOT a function of carbohydrates in cells?
Which infectious disease is caused by a coronavirus?
Which infectious disease is caused by a coronavirus?
Why is energy essential for living organisms?
Why is energy essential for living organisms?
What is the primary function of ATP in cells?
What is the primary function of ATP in cells?
What are the three main requirements for an ideal fuel molecule?
What are the three main requirements for an ideal fuel molecule?
Which type of macromolecule is the primary energy store in the human body?
Which type of macromolecule is the primary energy store in the human body?
Why are lipids preferred over carbohydrates as energy storage molecules?
Why are lipids preferred over carbohydrates as energy storage molecules?
Which of the following statements best describes the role of enzymes in metabolism?
Which of the following statements best describes the role of enzymes in metabolism?
What is the primary function of DNA polymerase during DNA replication?
What is the primary function of DNA polymerase during DNA replication?
Which enzyme is responsible for synthesizing short RNA primers during DNA replication?
Which enzyme is responsible for synthesizing short RNA primers during DNA replication?
What is the function of Okazaki fragments in DNA replication?
What is the function of Okazaki fragments in DNA replication?
Which process involves the replication of viral genetic material within a host cell?
Which process involves the replication of viral genetic material within a host cell?
What does PCR stand for in molecular biology techniques?
What does PCR stand for in molecular biology techniques?
Which enzyme is essential for the initiation of DNA replication by unwinding the double helix?
Which enzyme is essential for the initiation of DNA replication by unwinding the double helix?
Which enzyme is responsible for synthesizing short RNA primers during DNA replication?
Which enzyme is responsible for synthesizing short RNA primers during DNA replication?
During DNA replication, which strand contains Okazaki fragments?
During DNA replication, which strand contains Okazaki fragments?
How do viruses replicate their genetic material?
How do viruses replicate their genetic material?
What is the role of DNA Polymerase in DNA replication?
What is the role of DNA Polymerase in DNA replication?
What is PCR and what is it used for?
What is PCR and what is it used for?
What enzyme is primarily responsible for the synthesis of RNA primers during DNA replication?
What enzyme is primarily responsible for the synthesis of RNA primers during DNA replication?
Which of the following is a characteristic of the replication of an enveloped RNA virus?
Which of the following is a characteristic of the replication of an enveloped RNA virus?
Which of the following is a function of PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction)?
Which of the following is a function of PCR (Polymerase Chain Reaction)?
How does PCR help in testing for Coronavirus?
How does PCR help in testing for Coronavirus?
What is the primary function of Okazaki fragments in DNA replication?
What is the primary function of Okazaki fragments in DNA replication?
Which of the following is a difference between DNA replication and the replication of an enveloped RNA virus?
Which of the following is a difference between DNA replication and the replication of an enveloped RNA virus?
What is the process of making an RNA copy of a DNA sequence called?
What is the process of making an RNA copy of a DNA sequence called?
Which experimental technique is used to make multiple copies of a specific DNA segment?
Which experimental technique is used to make multiple copies of a specific DNA segment?
Which term describes the synthesis of a protein from an mRNA template?
Which term describes the synthesis of a protein from an mRNA template?
What is the primary function of the enzyme DNA polymerase during DNA replication?
What is the primary function of the enzyme DNA polymerase during DNA replication?
Which of the following is an accurate statement regarding genetic mutations?
Which of the following is an accurate statement regarding genetic mutations?
What is the central dogma of molecular biology that describes the flow of genetic information?
What is the central dogma of molecular biology that describes the flow of genetic information?
What is the process by which RNA is synthesized from DNA called?
What is the process by which RNA is synthesized from DNA called?
In the context of gene expression, what does the term 'elongation' refer to?
In the context of gene expression, what does the term 'elongation' refer to?
Which part of the RNA molecule provides the template for protein synthesis during translation?
Which part of the RNA molecule provides the template for protein synthesis during translation?
What role does RNA polymerase play in the process of gene expression?
What role does RNA polymerase play in the process of gene expression?
Which structure in eukaryotic cells is primarily responsible for the synthesis of proteins based on mRNA instructions?
Which structure in eukaryotic cells is primarily responsible for the synthesis of proteins based on mRNA instructions?
Which scientist(s) discovered that DNA is the genetic material?
Which scientist(s) discovered that DNA is the genetic material?
Which experiment proved that DNA, not protein, is the genetic material?
Which experiment proved that DNA, not protein, is the genetic material?
What is the central dogma of biology?
What is the central dogma of biology?
How were the complementary base pairs in DNA discovered?
How were the complementary base pairs in DNA discovered?
What is the function of RNA polymerase in transcription?
What is the function of RNA polymerase in transcription?
Which enzyme is responsible for DNA replication?
Which enzyme is responsible for DNA replication?
