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1. What energy conversion occurs in a solar cell?

• A. Electrical energy to light energy
• B. Chemical energy to electrical energy
• C. Solar energy to thermal energy
• D. Solar energy to electrical energy

Correct answer: D

Rationale: Solar cells, also known as photovoltaic cells, convert solar energy from sunlight directly into electrical energy through a process called the photovoltaic effect. This process involves the absorption of photons from sunlight, which then generate an electric current. Choice A is incorrect because solar cells do not convert electrical energy into light energy. Choice B is incorrect as solar cells do not involve chemical energy conversion. Choice C is incorrect because solar cells do not primarily convert solar energy into thermal energy. Therefore, the correct answer is D) Solar energy to electrical energy.

2. What is the term for the small air sacs in the lungs where gas exchange (oxygen and carbon dioxide) takes place?

• A. Bronchi
• B. Alveoli
• C. Trachea
• D. Bronchioles

Correct answer: B

Rationale: The correct answer is B: Alveoli. The alveoli are the small air sacs in the lungs where gas exchange occurs. Oxygen from the air we breathe passes into the bloodstream through the alveoli, while carbon dioxide from the bloodstream passes out of the body through the alveoli. Choice A, Bronchi, are the main airways in the lungs and not the site of gas exchange. Choice C, Trachea, refers to the windpipe, which is a different structure than the alveoli. Choice D, Bronchioles, are smaller airways branching off from the bronchi and are not where gas exchange primarily occurs.

3. Which type of energy is associated with the random motion of particles in a substance?

• A. Potential energy
• B. Mechanical energy
• C. Thermal energy
• D. Chemical energy

Correct answer: C

Rationale: Thermal energy is the correct answer as it is associated with the random motion of particles in a substance. When particles move randomly, they generate heat energy, which is a form of thermal energy. Potential energy is stored energy that can be converted into other forms when released, such as kinetic energy. Mechanical energy is the sum of potential and kinetic energy in an object, which is not directly related to the random motion of particles. Chemical energy is energy stored in the bonds of chemical compounds and is not specifically related to the motion of particles.

4. Which property of a substance refers to its ability to be hammered or pressed into thin sheets without breaking?

• A. Malleability
• B. Ductility
• C. Viscosity
• D. Conductivity

Correct answer: A

Rationale: Malleability is the correct answer as it is the property of a substance that allows it to be hammered or pressed into thin sheets without breaking. This property is crucial for materials like metals that need to be shaped without breaking. Ductility, on the other hand, refers to the ability of a substance to be drawn into thin wires, not hammered into sheets. Viscosity is a measure of a fluid's resistance to flow, indicating its thickness or thinness, and is unrelated to the ability to be hammered. Conductivity, on the other hand, refers to a substance's ability to conduct electricity or heat, which is not related to its ability to be hammered or pressed into thin sheets.

5. What macromolecules are proteins that speed up chemical reactions and act as biological catalysts?

• A. Lipids
• B. Enzymes
• C. Carbohydrates
• D. Nucleic acids

Correct answer: B

Rationale: Enzymes are proteins that act as biological catalysts, speeding up chemical reactions without being consumed in the process. Lipids, carbohydrates, and nucleic acids do not serve as proteins that function as catalysts; they have different biological roles. Lipids are primarily used for energy storage, structural components, and signaling molecules. Carbohydrates are mainly for energy storage and providing structural support. Nucleic acids are involved in genetic information storage and transfer. Therefore, the correct answer is B: Enzymes.

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