AP Biology- Cellular Processes- 10 Questions AP Biology- Cellular Processes- 10 Questions 1. Which of the following processes occurs in the cytoplasm of cells and involves the breakdown of glucose to produce ATP ? a) Glycolysis b) Krebs cycle c) Electron transport chain d) Calvin cycle 2. During which phase of the cell cycle does DNA replication take place? a) G1 phase b) S phase c) G2 phase d) M phase 3. In photosynthesis, which pigment is responsible for capturing light energy and initiating the conversion of light energy into chemical energy? a) Chlorophyll a b) Chlorophyll b c) Carotenoids d) Phycobilins 4. What is the function of the mitochondria in eukaryotic cells? a) Protein synthesis b) Photosynthesis c) Cellular respiration d) Lipid synthesis 5. During cellular respiration, the majority of ATP is produced through which process? a) Glycolysis b) Krebs cycle c) Electron transport chain d) Fermentation 6. Which organelle is responsible for protein synthesis in cells? a) Golgi apparatus b) Endoplasmic reticulum c) Nucleus d) Ribosomes 7. The process by which a cell engulfs solid particles or other cells by forming a membrane-bound vesicle is called: a) Endocytosis b) Exocytosis c) Pinocytosis d) Phagocytosis 8. Which organelle is responsible for detoxifying harmful substances and metabolizing drugs in liver cells? a) Lysosome b) Peroxisome c) Vacuole d) Nucleus 9. What is the function of the plasma membrane in cells? a) Regulation of the movement of substances into and out of the cell b) Production of ATP c) Storage of genetic information d) Synthesis of proteins 10. Which process involves the movement of water molecules across a semi-permeable membrane from an area of higher water concentration to an area of lower water concentration? a) Diffusion b) Osmosis b) Osmosis c) Active transport d) Facilitated diffusion Loading … Back to AP Practice Test
