#1
Which of the following is a building block of nucleic acids?
Nucleotides
ExplanationNucleotides are the building blocks of nucleic acids like DNA and RNA.
#2
Which organelle is responsible for the synthesis of proteins?
Ribosome
ExplanationRibosomes are responsible for protein synthesis.
#3
Which of the following is a monosaccharide?
Fructose
ExplanationFructose is a type of monosaccharide.
#4
In which organelle does cellular respiration occur?
Mitochondria
ExplanationCellular respiration occurs in the mitochondria.
#5
What is the primary function of the Golgi apparatus?
Modifying and packaging proteins
ExplanationThe Golgi apparatus modifies and packages proteins for secretion.
#6
The process of converting food into energy by cells is known as:
Respiration
ExplanationRespiration is the process by which cells convert food into energy.
#7
Which of the following statements about enzymes is false?
Enzymes are consumed in the reactions they catalyze
ExplanationEnzymes are not consumed in the reactions they catalyze; they remain unchanged.
#8
Which of the following is NOT a lipid?
Peptide
ExplanationPeptide is not a lipid; it's a compound formed by amino acids.
#9
Which of the following is NOT a type of RNA?
DNA
ExplanationDNA is not RNA; it's a distinct nucleic acid molecule.
#10
Which of the following is NOT a function of the plasma membrane?
Providing structural support to the cell
ExplanationProviding structural support to the cell is not a function of the plasma membrane.