Master NY Regents Living Environment Quiz

Question 1

Which process converts light energy into chemical energy stored in glucose?

Accepted Answer

Photosynthesis

Question 2

The organelle that releases energy from nutrients is the

Accepted Answer

mitochondrion

Question 3

Which type of cell division results in gametes with half the chromosome number?

Accepted Answer

Meiosis

Question 4

A student exercising begins to sweat. This response is an example of

Accepted Answer

homeostasis

Question 5

Which statement best describes the relationship between photosynthesis and respiration?

Accepted Answer

Photosynthesis stores energy and respiration releases energy

Question 6

A change in the base sequence of DNA is called a

Accepted Answer

mutation

Question 7

Which structure controls what substances enter and leave a cell?

Accepted Answer

Cell membrane

Question 8

In which organelle does protein synthesis occur?

Accepted Answer

Ribosome

Question 9

Which process requires the cell to use energy to move molecules against the concentration gradient?

Accepted Answer

Active transport

Question 10

Natural selection is best described as

Accepted Answer

survival and reproduction of organisms with favorable traits