Midterm

Question 1

3 statements of Cell Theory

Answer 1

1. All organisms are made up of cells.
2. The cell is the fundamental unit of life.
3. Cells come from pre-existing cells

Question 2

Central Dogma

Answer 2

Transcription: DNA to mRNA
Translation: mRNA to Protein

Question 3

3 Domains of Life

Answer 3

Archea, Bacteria, Eukarya

Question 4

Metabolism

Answer 4

Chemical reaction in cells that convert energy forms into ATP and builds/breaks molecules

Question 5

Area of concentrated DNA found in Prokaryotes, without being separated from the rest of the cell.

Answer 5

Nucleoid

Question 6

Circular molecule of DNA

Answer 6

Plasmid

Question 7

Jelly-like environment surrounding organelle

Answer 7

Cystol

Question 8

Pepitdoglycan

Answer 8

A complex polymer of sugars and amino acids making up the cell wall

Question 9

Eukaryotes rely on _________ to organize the cell, which are made up of _________ and _________.

Answer 9

Mictrobules, made up of protein tubulin and actin microfilaments.

Question 10

Unlike bacteria, Eukaryotes have _________ cytoskeletons.

Answer 10

Dynamic, allowing the cell to change shape and remodel quickly.

Question 11

Endomembrane System

Answer 11

A network of connected membranes

Question 12

The Endomembrane System is made up of: (3)

Answer 12

1. Nuclear envelope
2. Endoplasmic reticulum (ER)
3. Golgi Apparatus
4. Plasma membrane

Question 13

Proteins: Polymers of _____________.

Answer 13

Amino acids

Question 14

Nucleic acids: Polymers of _____________.

Answer 14

Nucleotides

Question 15

Carbohydrates: Polymers of _____________.

Answer 15

Simple Sugars