topic 4 biology Flashcards
True or False: All living organisms are made up of cells.
True
What is the process by which cells divide to form new cells?
Cell division
Fill in the blank: The two main types of cell division are _____ and meiosis.
mitosis
What is the main purpose of mitosis?
To produce two identical daughter cells for growth and repair.
What type of cell division results in gametes?
Meiosis
True or False: Meiosis results in four genetically identical cells.
False
What is the function of ribosomes?
Protein synthesis
What is the role of the nucleus in a cell?
To store genetic material and control cell activities.
What structure regulates the movement of substances in and out of the cell?
Cell membrane
Fill in the blank: The _____ is responsible for energy production in the cell.
mitochondria
What is photosynthesis?
The process by which plants convert light energy into chemical energy.
What are the two main stages of photosynthesis?
Light-dependent reactions and the Calvin cycle.
True or False: Chloroplasts are found in animal cells.
False
What is the chemical equation for photosynthesis?
6CO2 + 6H2O + light energy → C6H12O6 + 6O2
What is the main pigment involved in photosynthesis?
Chlorophyll
What are enzymes?
Biological catalysts that speed up chemical reactions.
Fill in the blank: Enzymes are made up of _____.
proteins
What factors can affect enzyme activity?
Temperature, pH, and substrate concentration.
What is the active site of an enzyme?
The region where the substrate binds.
True or False: Enzymes are consumed in the reactions they catalyze.
False
What is respiration?
The process of breaking down glucose to release energy.
What are the two types of respiration?
Aerobic respiration and anaerobic respiration.
What is the equation for aerobic respiration?
C6H12O6 + 6O2 → 6CO2 + 6H2O + energy (ATP)
Fill in the blank: Anaerobic respiration in yeast produces _____ and carbon dioxide.
ethanol