MAAP Biology

Question 1

Which organelle is known as the 'powerhouse of the cell' because it produces ATP?

Accepted Answer

Mitochondria

Answer

The mitochondria carry out cellular respiration to produce ATP, the cell's primary energy molecule.

Question 2

What is the correct order of biological organization from smallest to largest?

Accepted Answer

Cell → Tissue → Organ → Organ System → Organism

Answer

Biological organization proceeds from cell → tissue → organ → organ system → organism.

Question 3

Which process do plants use to convert sunlight into glucose?

Accepted Answer

Photosynthesis

Answer

Photosynthesis uses light energy, water, and carbon dioxide to produce glucose and oxygen in plant cells.

Question 4

DNA replication ensures that each new cell receives:

Accepted Answer

An identical copy of the original DNA

Answer

DNA replication produces two identical copies so each daughter cell receives a full, identical set of DNA.

Question 5

Which base pairs with adenine (A) in a DNA molecule?

Accepted Answer

Thymine

Answer

In DNA, adenine always pairs with thymine (A-T), while guanine pairs with cytosine (G-C).

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