Quiz 2 1-5

Question 1

Invasive plant species affect the interactions of living and nonliving components of an ecosystem, so the removal of invasive plants is often necessary. The goal of most plant-control methods is to disrupt or inhibit the function of different plant systems. For example, insects can be used to chew through roots in order to reduce a plant’s ability to absorb water.Which of these functions would be most immediately affected by a reduction in water uptake by roots?

Answer 1

J) Photosynthesis

Question 2

The diagram illustrates the activity of vesicles during a cellular process. Which statement best explains the function of the vesicles?

Answer 2

J) Transporting packaged molecules from the Golgi apparatus to be released out of the cell

Question 3

The defenses of two flightless birds that live in different habitats are shown. How do the wings of the Gentoo penguin and the legs of the common ostrich provide an advantage in their habitat?

Answer 3

B) Allows them to escape from predators

Question 4

Which graphic organizer best compares the energy inputs and outputs of cellular respiration and photosynthesis?

Answer 4

B
(Light energy-Chemical energy-Chemical energy)

Question 5

Which statements best compare the function of an ATP molecule to a DNA molecule?

Answer 5

G) ATP provides energy for chemical reactions in the cell. DNA carries and transmits the genetic information of organisms.