AP Biology Questions with CORRECT Answers

AP Biology Questions with CORRECT Answers

Question:
2 organelles that contain their own DNA separate from the chromosome
Answer:
Mitochondria and chloroplast


Question:
What domains fall under prokaryotic cells?
Answer:
Bacteria and archaea


Question:
What are the basic features of all cells?
Answer:
Membrane, cytoplasm, chromosomes, ribosomes


Question:
This organelle synthesizes lipids, metabolizes carbohydrates, detoxifies poison, and
stores calcium
Answer:
Smooth ER


Question:
This cell is characterized by having DNA in a nucleus that is bound by a nuclear
envelope and membrane bound organelles
Answer:
Eukaryotic cell


Question:
This is a membranous sac of hydrolytic enzymes that can digest macromolecules
Answer:
Lysosome

, Question:
The is a selective barrier that allows oxygen, nutrients, and wastes to service the
volume of every cell
Answer:
Plasma membrane


Question:
This cell type is characterized by having no nucleus, but instead a nucleoid, and no
membrane bound organelles
Answer:
Prokaryotic cell


Question:
Diffusion through protein channels is known as what?
Answer:
Facilitated diffusion


Question:
Site of ribosomal RNA synthesis
Answer:
Nucleolus


Question:
What happens to a plant cell when placed in pure water (hypotonic solution)?
Answer:
It becomes turgid, cell wall protects from bursting


Question:
Site of photosynthesis
Answer:
chloroplast


Question:
These vacuoles pump excess water out of the cell
Answer:
Contractile