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Dive into the intricate world of biological sciences with our AP Biology Quiz. This quiz is designed to challenge your understanding of cellular mechanisms, genetic principles, and ecological interactions. Each question is crafted to test your knowledge and prepare you for the AP Biology exam. Take a deep breath, trust your instincts, and let’s get started!
AP Biology Quiz Questions Overview
1. What is the primary function of the mitochondria in eukaryotic cells?
Photosynthesis
Protein synthesis
Lipid synthesis
ATP production
2. Which of the following is a characteristic of prokaryotic cells?
Presence of a nucleus
Lack of membrane-bound organelles
Presence of mitochondria
Multicellular organization
3. What is the role of ribosomes in a cell?
DNA replication
Protein synthesis
Lipid synthesis
Cell division
4. Which process involves the movement of water across a selectively permeable membrane?
Diffusion
Active transport
Osmosis
Facilitated diffusion
5. What is the primary purpose of the Calvin cycle?
To produce oxygen
To produce ATP
To fix carbon dioxide into organic molecules
To release carbon dioxide
6. Which macromolecule serves as the primary source of energy for cellular processes?
Proteins
Nucleic acids
Carbohydrates
Lipids
7. What is the function of the enzyme DNA polymerase?
To unwind the DNA double helix
To synthesize RNA primers
To join Okazaki fragments
To synthesize new DNA strands
8. Which of the following best describes the structure of a phospholipid?
A glycerol backbone with three fatty acids
A glycerol backbone with two fatty acids and a phosphate group
A glycerol backbone with one fatty acid and two phosphate groups
A glycerol backbone with two fatty acids and two phosphate groups
9. What is the main function of the Golgi apparatus?
Protein synthesis
Lipid synthesis
Modification, sorting, and packaging of proteins
ATP production
10. Which of the following is an example of a density-dependent factor affecting population growth?
Natural disasters
Climate
Disease
Temperature
