## Biology Quiz Practice Questions (Multiple Choice)

**1. Which of the following organelles is responsible for cellular respiration, the process of
converting glucose into energy?**

(a) Nucleus
(b) Golgi apparatus
(c) Mitochondria
(d) Ribosomes

**2. In photosynthesis, plants capture energy from sunlight and convert it into chemical
energy in the form of:**

(a) Water
(b) Glucose
(c) Carbon dioxide
(d) Oxygen

**3. DNA replication is the process of creating a copy of an organism's genetic material. This
process involves the enzyme:**

(a) Pepsin
(b) Insulin
(c) DNA polymerase
(d) RNA polymerase

**4. Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of living things?**

(a) Made up of cells

(b) Able to reproduce
(c) Requires energy
(d) Composed of non-living parts

**5. In a food chain, energy flows from producers to consumers in a specific order. Which of
the following is the correct order of energy flow?**

(a) Decomposers -> Consumers -> Producers

(b) Producers -> Consumers -> Decomposers
(c) Decomposers -> Producers -> Consumers
(d) Consumers -> Producers -> Decomposers

**Bonus Question:**

**What is the difference between mitosis and meiosis?**

(a) Mitosis produces two genetically identical daughter cells, while meiosis produces four
genetically different daughter cells.
(b) Mitosis occurs in all cells, while meiosis only occurs in reproductive cells.
(c) Mitosis produces diploid cells, while meiosis produces haploid cells.
(d) All of the above.

**Answer Key:**

1. (c) Mitochondria
2. (b) Glucose
3. (c) DNA polymerase
4. (d) Composed of non-living parts
5. (b) Producers -> Consumers -> Decomposers

**Bonus Question:** (d) All of the above.

Feel free to adjust the difficulty and focus of the questions based on your specific needs!

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