Catalysts — Unit test Answers

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In what way are the light-dependent and light-independent reactions of photosynthesis similar?

A
Both require chemical energy to proceed.
B
Both occur in the chloroplast.
C
Both produce oxygen as a byproduct.
D
Both involve carbon fixation.
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Which events take place in the light-dependent reactions of photosynthesis?

A
Light energy is converted to sugars; sugars are broken down for energy.
B
Light energy is captured by plants; light energy is used to make sugar.
C
Light energy is converted to chemical energy; chemical energy is used to make sugar.
D
Light energy is captured by plants; light energy is converted to chemical energy.
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What is the end result of meiosis?

A
four identical daughter cells
B
four different daughter cells
C
two identical daughter cells
D
two different daughter cells
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Which speeds up the reaction between carbon dioxide and RuBP to restart the Calvin Cycle?

A
light energy
B
rubisco
C
3-phosphoglycerate
D
glyceraldehyde 3-phosphate
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Which statement explains how ATP and its phosphate groups are related to the energy that is used in plant processes?

A
ADP loses a phosphate group to create ATP, which stores energy for making sugars.
B
ADP gains a phosphate group to create ATP, which stores energy for making sugars.
C
ADP loses a phosphate group to create ATP; this process instantly releases energy for making sugars.
D
ADP gains a phosphate group to create ATP; this process results from sugar production.
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Which statement best distinguishes an observation from an inference?

A
An inference is likely to change based on additional observations.
B
An observation is likely to change based on additional inferences.
C
An observation involves assumptions, but an inference does not.
D
An inference involves the senses, but an observation does not.
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The diagram shows a phase of mitosis.Which does the letter A represent in the diagram?

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A
centriole
B
chromosome
C
centromere
D
spindle
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Which correctly describes crossing over?

A
the process whereby non-sister chromatids exchange genetic material
B
the process whereby homologous chromosomes are pulled to opposite poles of the cell
C
the process whereby sister chromatids are pulled to opposite poles of the cell
D
the process whereby homologous chromosome pairs align randomly along the metaphase plate

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