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DAT Biology Exam Questions (123 Qs) – Cell Biology, Genetics, Evolution | U.S. Dental Admission Test

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This document features 123 carefully structured multiple-choice questions with verified correct answers, tailored for the Biology section of the DAT (Dental Admission Test). It is up-to-date for the 2025/2026 exam cycle and is an essential tool for students aiming for high performance on the biology portion of the DAT. The content spans a wide range of core topics, including: Cell biology (organelles, membrane transport, ATP production) Molecular biology (DNA replication, transcription, translation) Genetics (mutations, Mendelian and non-Mendelian inheritance, gene regulation) Evolution and speciation (phyletic gradualism, punctuated equilibrium, adaptive radiation) Classification and taxonomy (bacteria, archaea, protists, fungi, plants, animals) Human physiology (circulatory, skeletal, muscular systems) Ecology and biochemical cycles (nitrogen cycle, coevolution) Each question is followed by a 100% correct answer, making it ideal for independent review, flashcard creation, or timed mock testing. The concise Q&A format enhances focus and helps identify weak areas quickly. This resource is especially useful for: Pre-Dental students preparing for the DAT Undergraduates in General Biology, Molecular Biology, or Anatomy & Physiology Students in Health Sciences, Life Sciences, or Biomedical Sciences programs Anyone applying to dental schools across the U.S. and Canada The document aligns well with the expectations of competitive programs at universities such as UCLA School of Dentistry, Harvard School of Dental Medicine, NYU College of Dentistry, and others. Keywords: DAT biology questions, Dental Admission Test, cell biology, molecular biology, evolution, human physiology, genetics, gene regulation, taxonomy, microbiology, photosynthesis, respiration, exam prep, multiple choice, practice test, life sciences, dental school prep

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Carotenoids - 🧠ANSWER ✔✔lipid derivatives, produce pigments in plants

and animals , An accessory pigment, either yellow or orange, in the

chloroplasts of plants. By absorbing wavelengths of light that chlorophyll

cannot, carotenoids broaden the spectrum of colors that can drive

photosynthesis.


Porphyrins - 🧠ANSWER ✔✔lipid derivatives, a group of light-sensitive,

pigmented, ringed chemical structures that are required for the synthesis of

hemoglobin. Complexed with metals usch as iron in hemoglobin and

chlorophyll with Mg

Can H20 and hydrocarbons pass freely across membrane? - 🧠ANSWER

✔✔yes (small, uncharged, non-polar, hydrophobic can pass)

,Porins - 🧠ANSWER ✔✔allow passage of certain ions and small polar

molecules such as aquaporins in kidneys for H20


Rough ER - 🧠ANSWER ✔✔protein synthesis, creates glycoproteins for

secretion


Smooth ER - 🧠ANSWER ✔✔synthesis of hormones, lipids, breakdown of

toxins and drugs in liver


cyclosis - 🧠ANSWER ✔✔transport of material in cytoplasm (steaming

movement)


Peroxiomes - 🧠ANSWER ✔✔breakdown of H2O2, fatty acids, AA. In liver

and kidneys to break down toxins, by-products of photorespiration in plants


Centrioles - 🧠ANSWER ✔✔two tiny structures located in the cytoplasm of

animal cells near the nuclear envelope; play a role in cell division. Are

microtubles (MTOCs)


Storage vocuoles - 🧠ANSWER ✔✔store starch, pigments, toxic substances

(nicotine) in plants


Contractile vacuoles - 🧠ANSWER ✔✔in single cell organism, pump excess

water out of cell Ex. fresh water protozoa to prevent bursting

, Desmosome - 🧠ANSWER ✔✔aka spot welding, support and stability


Tight junctions - 🧠ANSWER ✔✔animal cells, seal to prevent passage of

materials btwn cell


gap junctions - 🧠ANSWER ✔✔narrow tunnels btwn animal cells, only ions

exchange


plasmodesma - 🧠ANSWER ✔✔barrow channels between plant cells for

exchange of materials


Bulk flow - 🧠ANSWER ✔✔collective movement of substance (like blood or

urine) in same direction due to force


dialysis - 🧠ANSWER ✔✔diffusion of solutes across selective permeable

membrane (passive)


plasmolysis - 🧠ANSWER ✔✔water of out cell, results in collapse aka shrivel

(passive)


Total ATP in Eukaryotic and Prokaryotic - 🧠ANSWER ✔✔Eukaryotic = 36

ATP Prokaryotic = 38 ATP


Glycolysis - 🧠ANSWER ✔✔1 glucose + 2 ATP + 4 ADP + 2NAD + 2Pi --> 2

pyruvate + 2ADP + 4 ATP + 2NADH +2H + 2H2O = 2 ATP

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