TEST NAME: Nutrition and Cell Processes
TEST ID: 719959
GRADE: 08
SUBJECT: Life and Physical Sciences
TEST CATEGORY: My Classroom
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11/01/15, Nutrition and Cell Processes
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1.
What is the source of most food energy?
A.
soil
B.
wind
C.
water
D.
sunlight
2.
Which best describes how organisms obtain energy from food?
A.
Food reacts with water to release energy.
B.
Food reacts with oxygen to release energy.
C.
Food reacts with sunlight to release energy.
D.
Food reacts with carbon dioxide to release energy.
3. After a person eats, the food is converted into energy by
A.
muscles.
B.
tissues.
C.
bones.
D.
cells.
4. How are plant cells and human cells the same?
A.
They can produce their own oxygen.
B.
They make their own food from sunlight.
C.
They can receive nutrients through the cell wall.
D.
They use mitochondria to release energy from sugars.
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5.
Which best describes how animals receive energy from the foods they
eat?
A.
Energy is passed directly from the food into the animal’s bloodstream.
B.
Energy is released when bonds in the food molecules are broken
during digestion.
C.
Energy is converted into a liquid in the animal’s systems and spreads
throughout the body.
D.
Energy is produced as animals chew their food and physically break up
the particles into smaller pieces.
6.
Which best explains how mold is able to grow on an old piece of cheese in
the refrigerator?
A.
Mold is produced when the cheese ages and reacts with moisture in
the air.
B.
Mold is naturally contained within the cheese and spontaneously
grows when the cheese becomes old.
C.
Mold spores are present in the air, and the cheese provides the
energy and building materials the mold needs to survive.
D.
Mold spores are present in the air, and moisture in the air provides
the energy and building materials the mold needs to survive.
7.
How do cells obtain the energy and materials necessary for the work they
do?
A.
They release nitrogen.
B.
They take in nutrients.
C.
They move around in the body.
D.
They produce oxygen and carbon dioxide.
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8. The endoplasmic reticulum in a eukaryotic cell is made of folded membranes.
Number
Molecule
1
amino acids
2
fatty acids
3
nucleic acids
4
sugars
Which molecules does a cell need from food to make these membranes?
A.
1 and 2
B.
1 and 3
C.
2 and 3
D.
2 and 4
Which lifestyle choices are unhealthy?
9.
A.
daily exercise
B.
maintaining a high body mass index
C.
a diet high in vegetables and low in proteins
10.
Which best describes the purpose of food?
A.
to kill bacteria
B.
to prevent disease
C.
to eliminate waste materials
D.
to provide fuel for cell processes
11.
Which best describes the nutrients that are sources of energy for the
body?
A.
fats and proteins
B.
fats and carbohydrates
C.
water and carbohydrates
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12.
Which molecule created by plants is broken down by the human body to
provide energy for its life processes?
A.
water
B.
oxygen
C.
glucose
D.
carbon dioxide
13.
How do diets high in fat affect the body?
A.
Fat provides needed nutrients to help respiration.
B.
Fat supplies a majority of energy for life processes.
C.
Fat clogs blood vessels and reduces the flow of oxygen.
14.
Which best describes the benefit of fiber in the diet?
A.
It is converted to glucose by the cells and serves as an additional
energy source.
B.
It assists in the movement of food and waste through the digestive
system.
C.
It helps the cells absorb nutrients needed for growth and
reproduction.
D.
It provides water to the cell to be used in various cellular functions.
15. Tobacco has been linked to many health problems. What is the most complete list of forms of tobacco
that cause cancer?
A.
cigarettes and snuff
B.
chewing tobacco and snuff
C.
cigarettes and chewing tobacco
D.
cigarettes, chewing tobacco, and snuff
16.
Which best describes the process by which the energy from the sun is
used to create glucose molecules?
A.
fermentation
B.
photosynthesis
C.
chemosynthesis
D.
cellular respiration
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17.
Which best describes respiration?
A.
a cell process that releases energy from food
B.
a cell process that converts carbon dioxide into energy
C.
a plant process where sunlight is converted into energy
D.
a plant process where chlorophyll produces sugar energy
18.
What advantage do sugars provide for an organism’s diet?
A.
produce some energy for cells
B.
provide code for DNA of offspring
C.
supply amino acids needed to build muscle tissue
19.
Which best describes the main component of carbohydrates?
A.
sugars
B.
proteins
C.
minerals
D.
vitamins
20.
Which is the primary molecule broken down for energy in cells?
A.
salt
B.
sugar
C.
water
D.
protein
21. One way humans store energy is by making the molecule glycogen. Clusters of which atoms are rearranged
when the body digests plant sugars to make glycogen?
A.
hydrogen, nitrogen, carbon
B.
oxygen, sulfur, carbon
C.
carbon, hydrogen, oxygen
D.
nitrogen, carbon, sulfur
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22.
Which best explains why animals depend on the sun for energy?
A.
Animals convert sunlight to chemical energy.
B.
Animals eat organisms that use sunlight to make food.
C.
Animals consume nutrients formed by the sun for energy.
D.
Animals absorb sunlight through their skin and change it to energy.
23. How are bacterial cells and human cells alike?
A.
They allow oxygen through the cell wall.
B.
They allow carbon dioxide through the cell wall.
C.
They allow nutrients through the cell membrane.
D.
They allow nutrients through the nuclear membrane.
24. Which statement about cells and sugar is true?
A.
Both animal cells and plant cells use sugar.
B.
Animal cells use sugar, but plant cells do not.
C.
Animal cells do not use sugar, but plant cells do.
D.
Neither animal cells nor plant cells use sugar.
25.
Which organism most likely uses energy from food for locomotion and
transportation?
A.
fungi
B.
bacteria
C.
humans
26.
Which activity would supply the most oxygen to the body for digestion
and respiration?
A.
sit­ups
B.
running
C.
stretching
D.
lifting weights
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27.
Which would most likely contribute to better digestion and respiration?
A.
eating junk food
B.
frequent exercise
C.
playing video games
D.
regular visits to a doctor
28.
Why is respiration important for digestion?
A.
Respiration provides carbon dioxide for the digestion of food.
B.
Respiration provides hydrogen for the digestion of food.
C.
Respiration provides oxygen for the combustion of food.
29.
Which is likely to occur if an individual consumes an abundance of
carbohydrates but remains very inactive?
A.
Less energy is produced, causing fatigue.
B.
Blood glucose and energy levels are both decreased.
C.
Blood glucose levels increase, and appetite decreases.
D.
Extra glucose is stored as body fat, causing weight gain.
30.
Which would a diet low in carbohydrates most likely promote?
A.
strengthened immune system
B.
increased energy
C.
muscle growth
D.
weight loss
31.
What process uses oxygen and food molecules to produce energy
for animal cells?
A.
digestion
B.
glycolysis
C.
respiration
D.
photosynthesis
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32.
Which would most likely improve digestive function and contribute to
better health?
A.
limiting water consumption
B.
limiting aerobic exercise
C.
reducing fats in the diet
D.
reducing vitamin intake
33.
Which activities can most effectively increase energy levels, increase
respiration, and burn calories?
A.
jogging
B.
napping
C.
weightlifting
34.
Which would most likely reduce the risk of heart disease?
A.
decreased exercise and a diet low in fat
B.
increased exercise and a diet high in fat
C.
increased exercise and a diet low in carbohydrates
D.
decreased exercise and a diet high in carbohydrates
35.
Which contributes most to obesity when consumed in excess?
A.
fat
B.
fiber
C.
water
D.
protein
36.
Which is most likely a potential high risk health problem for someone
who consumes a diet high in sugar and fat and low in protein and fiber?
A.
obesity
B.
blindness
C.
lung cancer
D.
stomach ulcers
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37.
Which would most likely contribute to heart disease?
A.
diet high in lipids
B.
diet low in proteins
C.
diet high in vitamins
D.
diet low in carbohydrates
38.
The United States Department of Agriculture recently introduced My Plate
as a way to help people plan healthier meals. The My Plate plan is shown
below.
Which best describes the potential effect on the body if the amount of
protein in the diet is increased to 50% and the amounts of the other
food groups are decreased?
A.
There will be no effect on the body.
B.
The metabolism rate will increase. C.
The systems of the body will be stressed.
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39.
Which would most likely cause problems with digestion and respiration
when consumed in high amounts?
A.
fats
B.
fiber
C.
proteins
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