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Catalysts — Cumulative exam Answers

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Which statement describes how enzymes and substrates are related?

A
The enzyme influences the speed of change from substrate to product.
B
Enzymes are released as substrates in a chemical reaction.
C
An enzyme is a special kind of substrate in a chemical reaction.
D
Substrates combine with enzymes to form reactants.
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How does adenosine triphosphate (ATP) become adenosine diphosphate (ADP)?

A
ATP stores energy as a phosphate bond is formed.
B
ATP releases energy as a phosphate bond is formed.
C
ATP releases energy as a phosphate bond is broken.
D
ATP stores energy as a phosphate bond is broken.
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Which best defines a diploid cell during meiosis?

A
a cell that has double the number of chromosomes as the parent cell
B
a cell that has half the number of chromosomes as the parent cell
C
a cell that has double the number of chromosomes as the daughter cell
D
a cell that has half the number of chromosomes as the daughter cell
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Which recent discovery led to a new understanding of how genetic mutations increase the risk of cancer?

A
double helix structure of DNA
B
BRCA1 and BRCA2 genes
C
nucleic acid monomers
D
formation of tumor suppressor proteins
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Which statement best describes the overall change that occurs as a result of mitosis?

A
One cell becomes two cells that have identical copies of DNA.
B
One cell becomes two cells that have different copies of DNA.
C
Two cells become two cells that have identical copies of DNA.
D
Two cells become two cells that have different copies of DNA.
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The table lists some organelles and functions. Only one pair is correctly matched.Functions of OrganellesOrganelleFunctionNucleusDirects cell activityEndoplasmic reticulumBreaks down sugar molecules to supply energyGolgi apparatusSupports and protects organelles in the cellLysosomeProduces proteins for the cellWhich organelle in the table is correctly matched with its function?

A
nucleus
B
endoplasmic reticulum
C
Golgi apparatus
D
lysosome
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Where does a peptide bond form?

A
between the five-carbon sugar of one nucleotide and the phosphate group of another nucleotide
B
between the R group of one amino acid and the carboxyl group of another amino acid
C
between the amino group of one amino acid and the carboxyl group of another amino acid
D
between the nitrogenous base of one nucleotide and the phosphate group of another nucleotide
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Which food contains mostly polysaccharides?

A
cake
B
sugar
C
berries
D
pasta
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Rapid reproduction is an advantage of which process?

A
gamete formation
B
sexual reproduction
C
asexual reproduction
D
chromosome duplication
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There are more hydrogen atoms in living organisms than any other atom, but oxygen is more abundant in terms of mass. Why is this statement true?

A
Hydrogen is a gas, but oxygen is a solid.
B
Hydrogen atoms have a lower mass than oxygen atoms.
C
Hydrogen atoms make up more of water's mass than oxygen atoms.
D
Hydrogen is present as single atoms and oxygen is bonded in compounds.
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Which part of cell division is different in plant and animal cells?

A
cytokinesis
B
anaphase
C
mitosis
D
eukaryotic
12

What is carbon fixation, and how does it relate to photosynthesis?

A
It is the absorption of CO2 from the air, and it occurs during the light-dependent reactions.
B
It is the reduction of CO2, and it occurs during the Calvin cycle.
C
It is the conversion of CO2 into organic compounds, and it forms 3-PGA.
D
It is the production of CO2 during regeneration, and it forms RuBP.
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Jun is at risk for heart disease so he is watching his cholesterol levels. He refers to the table below to choose what is best for his health.Comparison Chart of Fats Food (14 g)Saturated Fat (g)Monounsaturated Fat (g)Polyunsaturated Fat (g)Butter7.93.70.5Cream cheese3.01.50.2Margarine1.65.43.4Peanut butter1.44.02.6Which snack is the healthiest option for Jun, based on the data in the table?

A
bagel with butter
B
bagel with cream cheese
C
bagel with margarine
D
bagel with peanut butter
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According to the endosymbiotic theory, which cellular process was involved in the evolution of mitochondria and chloroplasts?

A
symbiosis
B
phagocytosis
C
endosymbiosis
D
photosynthesis
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Which process is performed by both plants and animals to break down sugars to provide energy in the form of ATP?

A
photosynthesis
B
cellular respiration
C
consumption
D
decomposition
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Which of the following is an inference?

A
A burning candle is extinguished when it is covered with a jar.
B
The candle burns longer than expected in a jar that has a plant in it.
C
A plant lives longer than expected in a jar that has a burning candle.
D
There is more oxygen in the jar because there is a plant in it.
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Which equation represents fertilization?

A
haploid + diploid = diploid
B
diploid + haploid = haploid
C
haploid + haploid = diploid
D
diploid + diploid = diploid
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The diagram shows a straight chain of glucose molecules. Which carbohydrate is shown above?

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A
fructose
B
sucrose
C
galactose
D
starch
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A new multicellular organism has been discovered, and scientists want to study the organism’s cell structures, including organelles. Which microscope should they use?

A
scanning electron microscope
B
transmission electron microscope
C
compound light microscope
D
simple microscope
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An animal cell (left) and a plant cell (right) are shown.Which organelle, labeled X in the diagram, is found in both plant and animal cells?

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A
the cell wall
B
the cell membrane
C
mitochondrion
D
ribosome

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