AC-HPAT Prep: Biology 138 Questions and Answers Update 2026/2027

AC-HPAT Prep: Biology 138 Questions and Answers Update 2026/2027
Most of the cell membrane's specific functions are controlled by: ✔✔Proteins
Alcoholic Fermentation is a form of: ✔✔Anaerobic Respiration
Phagocytosis is a form of: ✔✔Endocytosis
What is a pyruvate? ✔✔Pyruvate is an important chemical compound in biochemistry. It is the
output of the metabolism of glucose known as glycolysis. One molecule of glucose breaks down
into two molecules of pyruvate, which are then used to provide further energy, in one of two
ways.
What are the small spherical bodies within a cell where proteins are assembled according to
genetic instructions? ✔✔Ribosomes
What is the structural and functional unit of life? ✔✔The cell
What is a prokaryotic cell? ✔✔A cell that lacks a true nucleus and membrane-bound organelles
What is a eukaryotic cell? ✔✔A cell that contains a nucleus and membrane-bound organelles
What is cellular respiration? ✔✔A catabolic pathway for the production of ATP, in which
sometimes oxygen is consumed as a reactant along with an organic fuel. At times, the process
proceeds without oxygen, but this is less efficient.
What is anaerobic respiration? ✔✔A form of cellular respiration that does not involve oxygen.