Biology Flashcards
What is the basic unit of life?
The cell.
True or False: Prokaryotic cells have a nucleus.
False.
Fill in the blank: The ___ is the powerhouse of the cell.
mitochondrion.
What is the function of ribosomes?
Protein synthesis.
Which organelle is responsible for photosynthesis?
Chloroplast.
What type of bond holds the two strands of DNA together?
Hydrogen bonds.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a nitrogenous base? A) Glucose B) Adenine C) Glycerol
B) Adenine.
What process converts glucose into ATP?
Cellular respiration.
True or False: Meiosis results in four genetically identical daughter cells.
False.
What is the function of the Golgi apparatus?
Modifying, sorting, and packaging proteins.
Fill in the blank: The ___ phase of the cell cycle is when DNA is replicated.
S phase.
What is the primary function of the plasma membrane?
Regulating the movement of substances in and out of the cell.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a type of connective tissue? A) Muscle B) Cartilage C) Neuron
B) Cartilage.
What is the role of enzymes in biological reactions?
To speed up the reactions by lowering the activation energy.
True or False: DNA is double-stranded and RNA is single-stranded.
True.
Fill in the blank: The ___ is the region of the cell where ribosomes are made.
nucleolus.
What is the difference between active and passive transport?
Active transport requires energy, while passive transport does not.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following processes does not require oxygen? A) Aerobic respiration B) Anaerobic respiration C) Both
B) Anaerobic respiration.
What is the primary function of the rough endoplasmic reticulum?
Protein synthesis and processing.
True or False: The scientific method involves making observations, forming hypotheses, and conducting experiments.
True.
Fill in the blank: The ___ is the genetic material found in all living organisms.
DNA.
What are the building blocks of proteins?
Amino acids.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a phase of mitosis? A) Prophase B) Metaphase C) Cytokinesis D) Telophase
C) Cytokinesis.
What is the role of the cell wall in plant cells?
To provide structure and support.