Biology Basic Quiz from 106 to 110

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106. Normally, in the process of osmosis, the net flow of water molecules into or out of the cell depends upon differences in the
(A) concentration of water molecules inside and outside the cell
(B) concentration of enzymes on either side of the cell membrane
(C) rate of molecular motion on either side of the cell membrane
(D) none of these

107. Sodium ions are “pumped” from a region of lower concentration to a region of higher concentration in the nerve cells of humans. This process is an example of
(A) diffusion
(B) passive transport
(C) osmosis
(D) active transport

108. Proteins are made from amino acids by the process of
(A) hydrolysis
(B) pinocytosis
(C) dehydration synthesis
(D) active transport

109. Which is an organic compound found in most cells?
(A) water
(B) glucose
(C) oxygen
(D) sodium chloride

110. Which are the four most abundant elements in living cells?
(A) carbon, oxygen, nitrogen, sulfur
(B) carbon, oxygen, hydrogen, nitrogen
(C) carbon, oxygen, sulfur, phosphorus
(D) carbon, sulfur, hydrogen, magnesium

ANSWERS: BIOLOGY BASIC QUIZ
106. (A) concentration of water molecules inside and outside the cell
107. (D) active transport
108. (C) dehydration synthesis
109. (B) glucose
110. (B) carbon, oxygen, hydrogen, nitrogen