cancer, cell resp and photsyn quiz

Question 1

three reasons why cell division is important to life?

Answer 1

replace damaged cells
grow in size
form of asexual reproduction in some organisms

Question 2

molecule that regulates the cell cycle

Answer 2

cyclin

Question 3

define tumor

Answer 3

mass of cells rapidly growing and dividing uncntrollably

Question 4

what causes cancer

Answer 4

chemicals, infectious agents, carcinogens

Question 5

why does a cell need atp?

Answer 5

to carry out cellular processes for life

Question 6

why is photosynthesis important for life?

Answer 6

organisms can use light energy to produce food
that’s how atmospheric oxygen is created
produces most food in food chain

Question 7

universal cellular fuel also known as…

Answer 7

atp

Question 8

fermentation produces how much atp?

Answer 8

2

Question 9

cellular respiration produces how much atp?

Answer 9

34-37

Question 10

what organelle does the light reaction take place in?

Answer 10

thylakoids

Question 11

what organelle does the Calvin cycle take place in?

Answer 11

stroma

Question 12

what organelle does aerobic cellular respiration take place in>

Answer 12

mitochondria

Question 13

what organisms utilize alcoholic fermentation?

Answer 13

bacteria and yeast

Question 14

what type of cells in our body can undergo lactic acid fermentation?

Answer 14

muscle cells

Question 15

3 products created via alcoholic fermentation

Answer 15

wine, beer, pickled products