Question 1

Which of the following best describes the reverse process of photosynthesis that occurs in cells to release energy?

Accepted Answer

Cellular respiration

Question 2

Given the general equation for cellular respiration: $\mathrm{C_6H_{12}O_6 + 6O_2 \rightarrow 6CO_2 + 6H_2O + ATP}$, what is the primary purpose of this reaction in living cells?

Accepted Answer

To convert chemical energy in glucose into usable ATP

Question 3

Which macromolecule is composed of monomers called nucleotides?

Accepted Answer

Nucleic acids

Question 4

A patient is unable to efficiently break down glucose in their cells. Which cellular process is most likely impaired?

Accepted Answer

Cellular respiration

Question 5

Which of the following is a monomer of proteins?

Accepted Answer

Amino acids

Question 6

If a cell is deprived of oxygen, which process will be directly affected, and what is the likely consequence?

Accepted Answer

Cellular respiration; decreased ATP production

Question 7

Which macromolecule is formed from monomers of glucose?

Accepted Answer

Polysaccharide

Question 8

A student mixes glucose and oxygen in a sealed container and measures the products. Which products should they expect according to the cellular respiration equation?

Accepted Answer

Carbon dioxide, water, and ATP

Question 9

Which of the following best explains why ATP is considered the energy currency of the cell?

Accepted Answer

ATP provides energy for cellular processes by releasing a phosphate group

Question 10

Which process is most directly responsible for the production of $\mathrm{CO_2}$ in animal cells?

Accepted Answer

Cellular respiration

Question 11

A researcher is studying the breakdown of macromolecules in cells. Which monomer would they expect to find after hydrolyzing a sample of starch?

Accepted Answer

Glucose

Question 12

Which of the following statements about macromolecules is correct?

Accepted Answer

Carbohydrates are made of monosaccharides

Question 13

During intense exercise, muscle cells may switch to anaerobic metabolism. What is the main product of this process?

Accepted Answer

Lactic acid

Question 14

Which of the following is NOT a product of cellular respiration?

Accepted Answer

Glucose

Question 15

A scientist observes a cell producing large amounts of ATP and water. Which reactants must have been present?

Accepted Answer

Glucose and oxygen

Question 16

Which of the following correctly matches a macromolecule with its monomer?

Accepted Answer

Nucleic acid – Nucleotide

Question 17

If a cell cannot synthesize nucleotides, which macromolecule will it be unable to produce?

Accepted Answer

Nucleic acids

Question 18

Which of the following is a direct indicator that cellular respiration is occurring in a cell?

Accepted Answer

Release of carbon dioxide

Question 19

A cell is observed to have a high concentration of monomers called amino acids. Which macromolecule is it likely synthesizing?

Accepted Answer

Protein

Question 20

Which equation best represents the process of photosynthesis?

Accepted Answer

$\mathrm{6CO_2 + 6H_2O \rightarrow C_6H_{12}O_6 + 6O_2}$

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