BIOD 171 MODULE 1 EXAMINATION TEST 2026
QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS
◉ True of False: The genetic material within a prokaryotic cell is
contained within a membrane-enclosed region. Answer: False
◉ How many carbon atoms are present in the monosaccharide
glucose? Answer: 6
◉ Describe the 4 basic bacterial morphologies. Answer: Coccus
(round/spherical), bacillus (rod), vibrio (curved rod) or spirillum
(spiral/corkscrew).
◉ True or False: Archaea, a eukaryotic class of microorganisms, is
capable of surviving harsh environments. Answer: False
◉ Which of the following microorganisms are considered to be
Eukarya? Select all that apply.
Animalia
Plantae
Fungi
Protista Answer: All of them
,◉ Microorganisms classified as _________ obtain most of their energy
by converting light energy into chemical energy. Answer: Plantae
◉ A defining characteristic of fungi is the presence of chitin in the
cell walls. Which of following also contain chitin? Select all that
apply.
A. Mushrooms
B. Bacteria
C. Yeast
D. Molds Answer: A, C, D
◉ True or False: Protista retain a unicellular classification, as they
are unable to form tissue layers. Answer: True
◉ True of False. All multicellular microorganisms classified as
Animalia are heterotrophic Answer: True
◉ The function of the lysosome is (select all that apply):
A. Lipid synthesis
B. Protein synthesis
C. To produce energy (ATP)
D. Protein modification and distribution
E. Waste disposal via hydrolytic enzymes Answer: E
, ◉ The function of the mitochondria is (select all that apply):
A. Lipid synthesis
B. Protein synthesis
C. To produce energy (ATP)
D. Protein modification and distribution
E. Waste disposal via hydrolytic enzymes Answer: C
◉ The combination of the cell membrane and the outer membrane is
referred to as the (select all that apply):
A. Cell wall
B. Capsid
C. Cell envelope
D. Outer leaflet Answer: C
◉ What is the smallest biological unit of life? Answer: Cell
◉ Define an essential amino acid. Answer: An essential amino acid
cannot be produced by the human body and as such must be take in
from the environment through alternative sources (i.e) food.
QUESTIONS WITH VERIFIED ANSWERS
◉ True of False: The genetic material within a prokaryotic cell is
contained within a membrane-enclosed region. Answer: False
◉ How many carbon atoms are present in the monosaccharide
glucose? Answer: 6
◉ Describe the 4 basic bacterial morphologies. Answer: Coccus
(round/spherical), bacillus (rod), vibrio (curved rod) or spirillum
(spiral/corkscrew).
◉ True or False: Archaea, a eukaryotic class of microorganisms, is
capable of surviving harsh environments. Answer: False
◉ Which of the following microorganisms are considered to be
Eukarya? Select all that apply.
Animalia
Plantae
Fungi
Protista Answer: All of them
,◉ Microorganisms classified as _________ obtain most of their energy
by converting light energy into chemical energy. Answer: Plantae
◉ A defining characteristic of fungi is the presence of chitin in the
cell walls. Which of following also contain chitin? Select all that
apply.
A. Mushrooms
B. Bacteria
C. Yeast
D. Molds Answer: A, C, D
◉ True or False: Protista retain a unicellular classification, as they
are unable to form tissue layers. Answer: True
◉ True of False. All multicellular microorganisms classified as
Animalia are heterotrophic Answer: True
◉ The function of the lysosome is (select all that apply):
A. Lipid synthesis
B. Protein synthesis
C. To produce energy (ATP)
D. Protein modification and distribution
E. Waste disposal via hydrolytic enzymes Answer: E
, ◉ The function of the mitochondria is (select all that apply):
A. Lipid synthesis
B. Protein synthesis
C. To produce energy (ATP)
D. Protein modification and distribution
E. Waste disposal via hydrolytic enzymes Answer: C
◉ The combination of the cell membrane and the outer membrane is
referred to as the (select all that apply):
A. Cell wall
B. Capsid
C. Cell envelope
D. Outer leaflet Answer: C
◉ What is the smallest biological unit of life? Answer: Cell
◉ Define an essential amino acid. Answer: An essential amino acid
cannot be produced by the human body and as such must be take in
from the environment through alternative sources (i.e) food.
