Question 1

Which of the following is NOT a shared characteristic of all living systems?

Accepted Answer

Presence of mitochondria

Question 2

Arrange the following levels of biological organization from smallest to largest: Cell, Molecule, Organism, Tissue.

Accepted Answer

Molecule $\rightarrow$ Cell $\rightarrow$ Tissue $\rightarrow$ Organism

Question 3

Which statement best describes Darwin’s theory of evolution by natural selection?

Accepted Answer

Individuals with traits best suited to their environment are more likely to survive and reproduce.

Question 4

Which of the following best illustrates the process of hypothesis-driven science?

Accepted Answer

Formulating a testable explanation and designing experiments to test it.

Question 5

Which of the following is the correct order of the scientific method?

Accepted Answer

Observation $\rightarrow$ Hypothesis $\rightarrow$ Experiment $\rightarrow$ Data Collection $\rightarrow$ Conclusion

Question 6

Which of the following is a correct example of a covalent bond?

Accepted Answer

The bond between two hydrogen atoms in $H_2$

Question 7

Which statement about isotopes is correct?

Accepted Answer

Isotopes have the same number of protons but different numbers of neutrons.

Question 8

Which of the following best describes the function of ribosomes?

Accepted Answer

They synthesize proteins.

Question 9

Which of the following is a difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?

Accepted Answer

Prokaryotic cells lack membrane-bound organelles.

Question 10

Which of the following best describes the role of the plasma membrane in cells?

Accepted Answer

It regulates the movement of substances into and out of the cell.

Question 11

Which process describes the movement of water across a selectively permeable membrane from an area of low solute concentration to high solute concentration?

Accepted Answer

Osmosis

Question 12

Which of the following is a correct formula for cellular respiration?

Accepted Answer

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

Question 13

Which of the following statements about ATP is correct?

Accepted Answer

ATP stores energy in the bonds between its phosphate groups.

Question 14

Which of the following best describes the difference between aerobic and anaerobic respiration?

Accepted Answer

Aerobic respiration requires oxygen, while anaerobic respiration does not.

Question 15

Which of the following is a product of the light-dependent reactions of photosynthesis?

Accepted Answer

ATP

Question 16

Which of the following best describes the relationship between dehydration synthesis and hydrolysis?

Accepted Answer

Dehydration synthesis builds polymers by removing water; hydrolysis breaks polymers by adding water.

Question 17

Which of the following is a function of proteins in cells?

Accepted Answer

Enzyme catalysis

Question 18

Which of the following best describes the function of the Golgi apparatus?

Accepted Answer

It modifies, sorts, and packages proteins for secretion.

Question 19

Which of the following is a correct statement about enzymes?

Accepted Answer

Enzymes speed up chemical reactions by lowering activation energy.

Question 20

Which of the following is a difference between plant and animal cells?

Accepted Answer

Plant cells have a cell wall, while animal cells do not.

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