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HESI A2 Biology Multiple Choice Questions and Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified
Which organelle is responsible for producing ATP through cellular respiration?
- Ribosome
- Golgi apparatus
- Lysosome
✔✔B) Mitochondrion
Which biomolecule is the primary source of quick energy for cells?✔✔A) Carbohydrates
- Proteins
- Lipids
- Nucleic acids
Which structure regulates the movement of substances into and out of the cell?
- Cytoplasm
- Nucleus 1 / 4
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✔✔C) Plasma membrane
- Ribosome
Which base pairs with adenine in DNA?
- Cytosine
- Guanine
- Uracil
✔✔B) Thymine
Which type of RNA carries amino acids to the ribosome during protein synthesis?
- mRNA
- rRNA
- snRNA
✔✔B) tRNA
What is the main function of chloroplasts in plant cells?
- Protein synthesis
✔✔B) Photosynthesis 2 / 4
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- Energy release from glucose
- Storage of genetic material
Which phase of the cell cycle involves DNA replication?✔✔A) S phase
- G1 phase
- G2 phase
- M phase
Which macromolecule stores genetic information?
- Protein
- Carbohydrate
- Lipid
✔✔D) Nucleic acid
Which part of the brain controls balance and coordination?
- Cerebrum
✔✔B) Cerebellum 3 / 4
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- Medulla oblongata
- Hypothalamus
Which of the following is an example of active transport?✔✔A) Sodium-potassium pump
- Diffusion
- Osmosis
- Facilitated diffusion
Which phase of meiosis leads to the separation of homologous chromosomes?✔✔A) Anaphase I
- Anaphase II
- Telophase I
- Prophase II
Which nitrogenous base is found only in RNA and not in DNA?
- Thymine
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✔✔B) Uracil