Bio cells

Which organelle in plant cells is directly responsible for synthesizing glucose using light energy?

Chloroplast

 A cell missing its membrane-bound organelles and nucleus would be classified as a...

Prokaryotic cell

which basic cell component is present in BOTH prokaryotic bacteria and eukaryotic human skin cells?

Cell membrane

 Known as the powerhouse of the cell, the _________ converts glucose into usable ATP energy via cellular respiration.

Mitochondria

While eukaryotic cells store their DNA inside a protected _________, prokaryotic cells have free-floating DNA in the cytoplasm.

nucleus

Which of the following organelles is found in plant cells but is ABSENT in animal cells?

Chloroplasts

A sprinter loading up on pasta the evening before a major track meet is consuming large amounts of which biomolecule for quick energy?

Carbohydrates

What is the monomer and primary function of Carbohydrates?

Monomer: Monosaccharides | Primary Function: Quick energy

What is the monomer and primary function of Lipids?

Monomer: Fatty acids and glycerol | Primary Function: Long-term energy storage

What is the monomer and primary function of Proteins?

 Monomer: Amino acids | Primary Function: Enzymes and transport

What is the monomer and primary function of Nucleic Acids?

Monomer: Nucleotides | Primary Function: Store genetic information

Specialized biological catalysts that speed up chemical reactions in cells belong to the macromolecule known as _________.

Proteins (specifically, Enzymes)

Which biomolecule acts as the main structural component of cell membranes and provides long-term energy storage?

Lipid

DNA and RNA belong to which category of biological macromolecules?

Nucleic Acids

Monosaccharides like glucose connect together through chemical bonds to build complex _________.

Carbohydrates

Name the monomer (building block) of proteins.

Amino acids

Name the two molecules that combine to form lipids.

Glycerol and fatty acids

True or False: Prokaryotic cells are generally larger and more complex than eukaryotic cells.

False (Eukaryotic cells are larger and more complex).

True or False: Enzymes lower the activation energy required for chemical reactions in cells.

True

 True or False: Lipids are the cell's primary choice for immediate, fast-release energy.

False (Carbohydrates are for immediate energy; lipids are for long-term storage).

True or False: All eukaryotic organisms have membrane-bound organelles.

true