UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH AFRICA
College of Education
Department of Science and Technology Education
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NST1502: Natural Sciences and
Technology for the Classroom 2
Assignment 04 (Portfolio) | 2026
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NST1502
Module Code:
Natural Sciences and Technology for the
Module Name:
Classroom 2
Learning Units 1 to 4
Assignment Topic:
04 (Portfolio)
Assignment Number:
16 October 2026
Due Date:
100
Total Marks:
Submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements for NST1502, UNISA 2026
, UNISA | NST1502 Assignment 04 (Portfolio)
Question 1: Multiple-Choice Questions
1.1 Which molecule is regarded as the main energy currency of a cell?
A. ADP
B. ATP
C. DNA
D. Glucose
Answer: B. ATP
1.2 In which organelle does photosynthesis take place?
A. Mitochondrion
B. Nucleus
C. Chloroplast
D. Ribosome
Answer: C. Chloroplast
1.3 Which type of respiration occurs in the absence of oxygen?
A. Aerobic respiration
B. Anaerobic respiration
C. Photosynthesis
D. Transpiration
Answer: B. Anaerobic respiration
1.4 Which of the following is a renewable source of energy?
A. Coal
B. Oil
C. Wind
D. Natural gas
Answer: C. Wind
1.5 Energy stored in an object because of its position is called:
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College of Education
Department of Science and Technology Education
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NST1502: Natural Sciences and
Technology for the Classroom 2
Assignment 04 (Portfolio) | 2026
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NST1502
Module Code:
Natural Sciences and Technology for the
Module Name:
Classroom 2
Learning Units 1 to 4
Assignment Topic:
04 (Portfolio)
Assignment Number:
16 October 2026
Due Date:
100
Total Marks:
Submitted in partial fulfilment of the requirements for NST1502, UNISA 2026
, UNISA | NST1502 Assignment 04 (Portfolio)
Question 1: Multiple-Choice Questions
1.1 Which molecule is regarded as the main energy currency of a cell?
A. ADP
B. ATP
C. DNA
D. Glucose
Answer: B. ATP
1.2 In which organelle does photosynthesis take place?
A. Mitochondrion
B. Nucleus
C. Chloroplast
D. Ribosome
Answer: C. Chloroplast
1.3 Which type of respiration occurs in the absence of oxygen?
A. Aerobic respiration
B. Anaerobic respiration
C. Photosynthesis
D. Transpiration
Answer: B. Anaerobic respiration
1.4 Which of the following is a renewable source of energy?
A. Coal
B. Oil
C. Wind
D. Natural gas
Answer: C. Wind
1.5 Energy stored in an object because of its position is called:
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