Cellular Transport and Metabolism Quiz
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What is the primary function of the ATP molecule in cellular activities?
A. To store genetic information
B. To serve as the primary energy currency of the cell
C. To act as a structural component of cell membranes
D. To facilitate passive transport
What is facilitated diffusion?
A. Movement of molecules against their concentration gradient with the help of energy
B. Movement of molecules from low to high concentration without energy
C. Movement of molecules from high to low concentration through a protein channel without energy
D. The process by which cells engulf large particles
What is the process by which molecules spread from areas of high concentration to areas of low concentration?
A. Active transport
B. Osmosis
C. Diffusion
D. Facilitated diffusion
What does equilibrium in cellular transport mean?
A. The cell has used all its energy
B. The concentration of molecules is the same throughout an environment
C. The cell is actively transporting molecules
D. The cell is at rest
What is osmosis?
A. The diffusion of water through a selectively permeable membrane
B. The active transport of ions across a membrane
C. The movement of glucose molecules into a cell
D. The production of ATP
What is the main difference between passive transport and active transport?
A. Passive transport requires energy, while active transport does not.
B. Active transport requires energy, while passive transport does not.
C. Passive transport can only move molecules out of the cell.
D. Active transport can only move molecules into the cell.
What is the end product of glycolysis?
A. Glucose
B. Oxygen
C. Pyruvate
D. Carbon dioxide
What is the role of the sodium-potassium pump in cellular transport?
A. To facilitate the diffusion of sodium and potassium ions across the cell membrane
B. To produce ATP
C. To maintain the cell’s volume
D. To actively transport sodium and potassium ions across the cell membrane, maintaining a high concentration of potassium ions inside the cell and a high concentration of sodium ions outside the cell
What is the main purpose of cellular respiration?
A. To produce oxygen
B. To break down glucose and produce ATP
C. To produce carbon dioxide
D. To absorb nutrients
Which of the following is a product of photosynthesis?
A. Carbon dioxide
B. Oxygen
C. ATP
D. Glucose
In which part of the cell does glycolysis occur?
A. Mitochondria
B. Cytoplasm
C. Nucleus
D. Chloroplast
Which of the following processes requires energy input to move molecules against their concentration gradient?
A. Diffusion
B. Osmosis
C. Active transport
D. Passive transport
Which of the following best describes the process of fermentation?
A. The breakdown of glucose in the presence of oxygen to produce ATP
B. The production of ATP without the use of oxygen
C. The use of light energy to produce glucose and oxygen
D. The active transport of molecules against the concentration gradient
Which process does not directly require oxygen?
A. Cellular respiration
B. Glycolysis
C. Fermentation
D. Photosynthesis
During which process do plants convert carbon dioxide and water into glucose and oxygen?
A. Cellular respiration
B. Photosynthesis
C. Fermentation
D. Glycolysis
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