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1

The quantity of energy is constantly increasing as the universe continues to expand.
A)True
B)False
2

The Second Law of Thermodynamics concerns the amount of energy in the universe.
A)True
B)False
3

The universe is constantly becoming more disordered.
A)True
B)False
4

The three parts of an ATP molecule are a ribose sugar, and adenine molecule and three phosphate groups.
A)True
B)False
5

When the terminal phosphate group is broken off of an ATP molecule a significant quantity of energy is absorbed.
A)True
B)False
6

The step that occurs before respiration takes place is called fermentation.
A)True
B)False
7

The three-dimensional surface on an enzyme to which the reactant binds is called the ___________.
A)substrate-complex site.
B)specific site.
C)active site.
D)reactive site.
E)reactive area.
8

Coenzymes are
A)metallic side-groups associated with all enzymes.
B)metallic side-groups associated with nonprotein enzymes.
C)nonprotein, organic molecules that act as cofactors.
D)nonprotein reactants.
E)the product of enzyme catalysis.
9

It is a spectacular fall day in New England. The leaves are red, orange, and yellow. The reason for this incredible display of color is
A)the frost causes the chlorophyll to change color.
B)plants do not produce chlorophyll in the cool weather so it no longer masks the carotenoid pigments.
C)the cool temperatures cause the chlorophyll and carotenoid pigments to react with each other forming new pigment colors.
D)rhodoposin pigments are manufactured in the cooler temperatures and mask the chlorophyll pigments.
E)as the leaves die proteins in their cells change to the variety of colors typical of a fall day in New England.
10

_________ is the end product of glycolysis. It is oxidized into ___________ which then enters the Krebs cycle.
A)NADH, pyruvate
B)Pyruvate, NADH
C)Acetyl-CoA, pyruvate
D)Pyruvate, acetyl-CoA
E)CO2, NADPH
11

Which of the following is the best description of cytochrome c?
A)Cytochrome c is another name for ubiquinone, a protein carrier molecule which functions in the electron transport chain.
B)Cytochrome c is the source of energy for the proton pumps found in mitochondria.
C)Cytochrome c is a type of photosynthetic molecule that is unique to several genera of prokaryotes.
D)Cytochrome c is a carrier molecule in the electron transport chain.
E)Cytochrome c functions by binding with the coenzyme NADP to initiate aerobic respiration.
12

In mitochondria the Krebs cycle takes place in
A)the outermost membrane.
B)the matrix.
C)pores located throughout the inner membrane.
D)all parts of the organelle.
E)The Krebs cycle does not occur in mitochondria.
13

Which of the following is an example of a chemical reaction?
A)breaking the hydrogen bonds between water molecules
B)forming hydrogen bonds between water molecules
C)joining amino acids to form a protein molecule
D)storing fat in cells
E)all of the above
14

The energy required to initiate a chemical reaction is called
A)activation energy.
B)initiation energy.
C)catalysis.
D)primary energy.
E)initial energy.
15

Even when catalysts are available, which of the following is also required for a reaction to occur?
A)favorable atmospheric conditions
B)oxygen
C)energy
D)zinc
E)hydrogen
16

In many reactions NAD+ functions to
A)accept electrons.
B)transform electrons.
C)release electrons.
D)all of the above
E)both a and c
17

A cell might regulate the production of a certain substance by
A)destroying the enzymes required for a key reaction.
B)altering the shape of a key enzyme.
C)becoming dormant when adequate quantities of the product are detected.
D)destroying excess quantities of the product.
E)storing enzymes until the product is exhausted
18

A consequence of removing a phosphate from a molecule of ATP is the
A)release of some energy.
B)consumption of some energy.
C)consumption of some oxygen.
D)production of cellular waste.
E)both a and d
19

In plants photosynthesis occurs in the
A)central vacuole of most cells.
B)cell wall.
C)leaves only.
D)chloroplasts.
E)vascular tissue.
20

The actual formation of organic molecules from atmospheric carbon dioxide requires
A)light.
B)dark.
C)ATP.
D)NAD+.
E)NADH.
21

In a high school biology class, students observe that plants grown with a green filter in front of the light source grow better than plants with a red filter in front of the light source. Why is this?
A)plants do not absorb the red wavelengths of light for photosynthesis.
B)plants do not absorb the green wavelengths of light for photosynthesis.
C)plants reflect the red wavelengths of light during photosynthesis.
D)plants cannot reflect light during photosynthesis.
E)both a and b
22

The presence of carotenoid pigments can be demonstrated by
A)observing mature leaves during the hot summer months.
B)bleaching leaves to remove all of the chlorophyll.
C)observing leaves in the cool fall months.
D)using a light microscope.
E)both a and d
23

Chlorophyll a and chlorophyll b absorb slightly different wavelengths of light primarily due to differences in
A)the primary chlorophyll molecule.
B)differences in "side groups" attached to the molecule.
C)light quality.
D)the carotenoid pigments available.
E)none of the above
24

Oxygen is produced during photosynthesis when
A)the oxygen is removed from carbon dioxide to make carbohydrate.
B)hydrogen is added to carbon dioxide to make carbohydrate.
C)water molecules are split to provide electrons for photosystem I.
D)water molecules are split to provide electrons for photosystem II.
E)oxygen is added to chlorophyll.
25

Plants living in the desert conserve water at least in part by
A)closing stomata when the temperature exceeds a critical point.
B)increasing their uptake of water during the summer months.
C)growing in groups with other related plants.
D)absorbing increased amounts of oxygen in the summer.
E)both a and c
26

A consequence of increased oxygen concentration in the leaves of a plant are
A)decreased absorption of light by chlorophyll.
B)reduction in RuBP concentration in leaves.
C)photorespiration in the leaves.
D)more efficient photosynthesis.
E)overproduction of carotenoid pigments.
27

Which of the following reactions is most likely to occur in the cytoplasm of a eukaryotic cell and in the absence of oxygen?
A)chemiosmosis
B)substrate-level phosphorylation
C)fermentation
D)glycolysis
E)photosynthesis







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