MAAP Biology 3

Question 1

What molecule carries genetic information from the nucleus to the ribosome?

Accepted Answer

mRNA

Answer

tRNA

Answer

rRNA

Answer

DNA

Question 2

Which process breaks down glucose to release energy in the absence of oxygen?

Accepted Answer

Fermentation

Answer

Aerobic respiration

Answer

Photosynthesis

Answer

Transpiration

Question 3

What happens during prophase of mitosis?

Accepted Answer

Nuclear envelope breaks down and chromosomes condense

Answer

Chromosomes align at the cell's center

Answer

Sister chromatids separate

Answer

The cell splits into two daughter cells

Question 4

Which of the following best describes a mutualistic relationship?

Accepted Answer

Both organisms benefit from the relationship

Answer

One organism benefits while the other is harmed

Answer

One organism benefits while the other is unaffected

Answer

Both organisms are harmed

Question 5

What is the function of the large central vacuole in plant cells?

Accepted Answer

Maintain turgor pressure and store water

Answer

Carry out photosynthesis

Answer

Produce proteins

Answer

Generate ATP

Question 6

Which level of ecological organization includes all living and nonliving things in an area?

Accepted Answer

Ecosystem

Answer

Population

Answer

Community

Answer

Biome