54-64 Flashcards
0
Q
Osmosis
A
The diffusion of water through a selectively permeable membrane
1
Q
Diffusion
A
The movement of particles move from an area of lower concentration
2
Q
Active transport
A
Type of cell transport that does require energy
3
Q
Cellular respiration
A
The process that releases energy by breaking down glucose in the presence of oxygen
4
Q
Photosynthesis
A
The process where plants use light to convert carbon dioxide, oxygen, and water to create glucose
5
Q
Protein synthesis
A
The process of making proteins
6
Q
Mitosis
A
The process by witch the nucleus is divided into two separate nuclei
7
Q
Genetics
A
The scientific study of heredity
8
Q
Genetic variation
A
The tendency of individual genetic characteristics in a population to differ from one another
9
Q
Gene
A
The chemical factor that determines a trait
