Topic 1

Question 1

Active Transport

Answer 1

The movement of molecules across a cell membrane into a region of higher concentration, assisted by enzymes and requiring energy.

Question 2

Amino Acids

Answer 2

Molecules that combine to form proteins

Question 3

Cell

Answer 3

Smallest unit on the body and makes up all living organisms

Question 4

Cell membrane

Answer 4

Controls what goes in and out of the cell

Question 5

Cell respiration

Answer 5

The process by which cells get energy from glucose.

Question 6

Chloroplasts

Answer 6

Site of photosynthesis in cell

Question 7

Circulation

Answer 7

The flow of blood through the heart and blood vessels, and the flow of lymph through the lymph vessels.

Question 8

Cytoplasm

Answer 8

A gel-like material that fills the area between the plasma membrane and the nuclear membrane. is only in an animal cell.

Question 9

Digestion

Answer 9

The process by which food molecules are broken down

Question 10

Diffusion

Answer 10

movement of anything generally from a region of higher concentration to a region of lower concentration.

Question 11

Enzymes

Answer 11

Protein substances that are necessary for most of the chemical reactions that occur in living cells

Question 11

Excretion

Answer 11

The removal of wastes from an organism’s body

Question 12

Homeostasis

Answer 12

The condition of a stable internal environment in an organism

Question 13

Hormone

Answer 13

The secretions of the endocrine glands

Question 14

Immunity

Answer 14

The ability of the body to resist disease

Question 15

Inorganic

Answer 15

any type of compound that is not and organic compound; usually doesn’t contain carbon

Question 16

metabolism

Answer 16

all the chemical reactions occurring within the cells of an organism

Question 17

mitochondria

Answer 17

Powerhouse of the cell

Question 18

Nucleus

Answer 18

Control center of the cell

Question 19

Organ

Answer 19

A group of tissues that work together to perform a specific function

Question 20

Organ System

Answer 20

A group of organs that work together to perform a specific function

Question 21

Organelle

Answer 21

The specialized structures in a cell that do different functions

Question 22

organic

Answer 22

Compounds that contain hydrogen and carbon

Question 23

Receptor molecule

Answer 23

In a nervous system the specialized structure sensitive to certain types of stimuli

Question 24

Respiration

Answer 24

The process of releasing energy in a complex series of chemical reactions

Question 25

Reproduction

Answer 25

Producing new organisms of your own kind

Question 26

Ribosome

Answer 26

Protein synthesis in a cell

Question 27

Simple sugars

Answer 27

Simple sugars are the most basic forms of sugar. They may be monosaccharides, meaning they contain one sugar molecule

Question 28

Synthesis

Answer 28

The chemical combining of simple substances to form more complex substances

Question 29

Tissue

Answer 29

Group of cells that are similar and are organized into a functional unit

Question 30

Vacuole

Answer 30

A membrane-enclosed, fluid- filled cavity in a cell