biologie Flashcards

1
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What is the basic unit of life in all living organisms?

A

The cell.

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2
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True or False: All cells contain DNA.

A

True.

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3
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Fill in the blank: The __________ is the control center of the cell.

A

nucleus.

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4
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What organelle is responsible for energy production in the cell?

A

Mitochondria.

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5
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Which molecule is the primary energy currency of the cell?

A

ATP (adenosine triphosphate).

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6
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What is the function of ribosomes in a cell?

A

Protein synthesis.

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7
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True or False: Prokaryotic cells have a nucleus.

A

False.

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8
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What is the semi-permeable membrane surrounding the cell called?

A

Cell membrane.

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9
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Which process involves the movement of water across a cell membrane?

A

Osmosis.

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10
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What term describes the chemical processes that occur within a living organism?

A

Metabolism.

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11
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Multiple Choice: Which of the following is not a macromolecule? A) Carbohydrates B) Proteins C) Water D) Nucleic Acids

A

C) Water.

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12
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What are enzymes?

A

Biological catalysts that speed up chemical reactions.

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13
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Fill in the blank: The __________ theory states that all living things are made up of cells.

A

cell.

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14
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What is the main component of the cell wall in plants?

A

Cellulose.

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15
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True or False: Lipids are hydrophilic molecules.

A

False.

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16
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What is the role of chloroplasts in plant cells?

A

Photosynthesis.

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17
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What type of bond is formed between amino acids in proteins?

A

Peptide bond.

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18
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Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a type of passive transport? A) Active transport B) Endocytosis C) Diffusion D) Exocytosis

A

C) Diffusion.

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19
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What is the primary function of the smooth endoplasmic reticulum?

A

Lipid synthesis.

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20
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What is the term for the genetic material that carries information for cell function?

A

DNA.

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21
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Fill in the blank: __________ are the building blocks of proteins.

A

Amino acids.

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22
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True or False: All cells can undergo mitosis.

23
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What is the function of lysosomes in a cell?

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Digestion and waste removal.

24
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What type of cell division results in two identical daughter cells?

25
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a component of the cytoskeleton? A) Microtubules B) Chlorophyll C) Hemoglobin D) Glucose
A) Microtubules.
26
What is the role of the Golgi apparatus?
Modification, sorting, and packaging of proteins.
27
Fill in the blank: __________ are responsible for the synthesis of lipids and hormones.
Smooth endoplasmic reticulum.
28
What are proteins made of?
Proteins are made of amino acids.
29
True or False: Carbohydrates are primarily used for energy storage in the body.
True
30
Fill in the blank: The basic unit of nucleic acids is called a _____ .
nucleotide
31
What is the function of lipids in the body?
Lipids store energy, provide insulation, and make up cell membranes.
32
Which type of carbohydrate is used for immediate energy?
Simple carbohydrates (sugars)
33
What are the two main types of nucleic acids?
DNA and RNA
34
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a lipid? A) Triglycerides B) Phospholipids C) Glucose
C) Glucose
35
What is the primary role of enzymes, which are a type of protein?
Enzymes act as catalysts to speed up chemical reactions.
36
True or False: All proteins are made up of the same 20 amino acids.
True
37
Fill in the blank: Glycogen is a storage form of _____ in animals.
glucose
38
What is the structure of DNA?
DNA has a double helix structure.
39
Which lipid is essential for forming cell membranes?
Phospholipids
40
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a function of carbohydrates? A) Energy storage B) Genetic information C) Hormonal regulation
A) Energy storage
41
What is the difference between saturated and unsaturated fats?
Saturated fats have no double bonds between carbon atoms, while unsaturated fats have one or more double bonds.
42
True or False: RNA is single-stranded while DNA is double-stranded.
True
43
Fill in the blank: The sequence of amino acids in a protein determines its _____ .
structure and function
44
What are the three components of a nucleotide?
A sugar, a phosphate group, and a nitrogenous base.
45
Multiple Choice: Which carbohydrate is found in plant cell walls? A) Starch B) Cellulose C) Glycogen
B) Cellulose
46
What is the primary source of energy for the human body?
Carbohydrates
47
True or False: Proteins can function as hormones.
True
48
Fill in the blank: Lipids are hydrophobic, meaning they _____ .
repel water
49
What is a polymer?
A polymer is a large molecule made up of repeating subunits called monomers.
50
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a type of protein? A) Hemoglobin B) Cellulose C) Triglyceride
A) Hemoglobin
51
What role do ribosomes play in protein synthesis?
Ribosomes are the sites where proteins are synthesized from amino acids.
52
True or False: Lipids are soluble in water.
False
53
Fill in the blank: The genetic code is carried by _____ in DNA.
sequences of nucleotides