Biotechnology questions and answers

Biotechnology Questions and Answers

These Biotechnology questions test your knowledge of the use of biology to solve problems and make useful products.

16.

Cellular metabolism is an example of

A.

equilibrium metabolism

B.

steady-state metabolism

C.

a series of reactions occurring under standard conditions

D.

a series of reactions that defy the second law of thermodynamics

Correct answer is B

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

17.

The cellular organelle associated with photosynthesis is the

A.

golgi complex

B.

mitochondrion

C.

lysosome

D.

chloroplast

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

18.

What is the source of free energy (ΔG) for moving protons out of mitochondria against their concentration and electrical gradients?

A.

Glycolysis

B.

Creatine phosphate

C.

The redox reactions of electron transport

D.

ATP

Correct answer is C

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

19.

Which of the following is not an electron carrier class in the electron transport chain?

A.

Flavoproteins

B.

Cytochromes

C.

Iron - sulfur proteins

D.

Cytochrome c oxidase

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.

20.

Water content of active protoplasm is

A.

10%

B.

40%

C.

70%

D.

90%

Correct answer is D

No explanation has been provided for this answer.