Molecular Biology Quiz
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Which best describes the process of photosynthesis?
A. Carbon dioxide and oxygen are converted into glucose and water.
B. Carbon dioxide and water are converted into glucose and oxygen.
C. Oxygen and glucose are converted into carbon dioxide and water.
D. Oxygen and water are converted into carbon dioxide and glucose.
a chemical compound that is needed in small amounts for the human body to work correctly.
A. vitamins
B. nutrients
C. nonfood
D. minerals
inorganic elements present in food that are required by our body to develop and function properly
A. minerals
B. nonfood
C. vitamins
D. energy
Which type of diet best contributes to a healthy lifestyle?
A. A diet high in protein and fat
B. A diet high in carbohydrates, fruits, and vegetables
C. A diet high in fruits, vegetables, and fats
D. A diet high in fruits, vegetables, and lean protein
a chemical element or substance required in trace amounts for the normal growth and development of living organisms.
A. micronutrients
B. macronutrients
C. food
D. healthy
Crystal is trying to increase the protein in her diet. Which foods will best satisfy this nutritional need?
A. Peas, fish, milk, and beans
B. Apples, carrots, juice, and rice
C. Kiwi, lettuce, tea, and strawberries
D. Watermelon, spinach, coffee, and pasta
the ability to do work or cause change; can be stored in chemicals found in food and released to the organism to do work
A. energy
B. calorie
C. excercise
D. nutrients
a measure of the amount of energy in food
A. calorie
B. energy
C. nutrients
D. micronutrients
Which best describes the process by which the energy from the sun is used to create glucose molecules?
A. fermentation
B. chemo-synthesis
C. cellular respiration
D. photosynthesis
What advantage do sugars provide for an organism’s diet?
A. Produce some energy for cells
B. Supply amino acids needed to build muscle
C. provide code for DNA offsprinc
Which activity would supply the most oxygen to the body for digestion and respiration?
A. sit-ups
B. running
C. stretching
D. lifting weights
Which most accurately describes how plants and animals obtain the energy they need for growth and survival?
A. Molecules are broken down during respiration to release stored energy.
B. Molecules are broken down during photosynthesis to release stored energy.
C. Animals produce energy through photosynthesis, while plants produce energy through respiration.
D. Animals produce energy through respiration, while plants produce energy through photosynthesis.
Which is the primary molecule broken down for energy in cells?
A. salt
B. water
C. sugar
D. protein
Which digestive process initiates cellular respiration?
A. Eliminating waste
B. Filtering out harmful substances
C. Breaking down food into glucose
D. Chewing up food into smaller pieces
Which best describes the nutrients that are sources of energy for the body?
A. fats and proteins
B. water and carbohydrates
C. fats and carbohydrates
