biology Flashcards
1
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what organelle is the site of aerobic respiration
A
mitochondria
2
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what organelle is the site of protein synthesis
A
ribosomes
3
Q
what organelle is the site of photosynthesis
A
chloroplast
4
Q
explain how the acrosome helps the sperm carry out its function
A
contains enzymes so that the sperm can penetrate an egg
5
Q
why do cells undergo mitosis
A
to produce daughter cells that are genetically identical to the parent cells
6
Q
what has to happen before the cell divides
A
chromosomes replicate
7
Q
what happens to the cell during mitosis
A
1 chromosomes replicate and line up on the equator 2 they pull to opposite ends 3 cell membrane pulls apart forming 2 identical daughter cells
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