Bio Flashcards

(42 cards)

1
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What is the basic unit of life?

A

The cell.

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True or False: All living organisms are made up of cells.

A

True.

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3
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Fill in the blank: The process by which plants make their own food is called ______.

A

photosynthesis.

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4
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What is the function of ribosomes in a cell?

A

To synthesize proteins.

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5
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Which organelle is known as the powerhouse of the cell?

A

Mitochondria.

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6
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True or False: DNA stands for Deoxyribonucleic Acid.

A

True.

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What is the role of the nucleus in a cell?

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To store genetic material and control cell activities.

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8
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What type of cell division is used for growth and repair?

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Mitosis.

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9
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Fill in the blank: The ______ is a semi-permeable membrane that surrounds the cell.

A

cell membrane.

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10
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What are the two main types of cells?

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Prokaryotic and Eukaryotic.

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11
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True or False: All prokaryotic cells have a nucleus.

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False.

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What is the primary function of chloroplasts?

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To conduct photosynthesis.

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What is the difference between autotrophs and heterotrophs?

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Autotrophs produce their own food; heterotrophs consume other organisms.

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Fill in the blank: The ______ theory states that all living things are composed of cells.

A

cell.

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What is the role of enzymes in biological reactions?

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To act as catalysts and speed up reactions.

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16
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Which macromolecule is primarily responsible for storing genetic information?

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Nucleic acids.

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17
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True or False: Proteins are made up of amino acids.

18
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What is osmosis?

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The diffusion of water across a semi-permeable membrane.

19
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What is the purpose of the cell wall in plant cells?

A

To provide structure and protection.

20
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What is the main difference between plant and animal cells?

A

Plant cells have a cell wall and chloroplasts; animal cells do not.

21
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Fill in the blank: The process of converting glucose into energy is called ______.

A

cellular respiration.

22
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What are the building blocks of proteins?

23
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True or False: All cells have a mitochondria.

24
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What is a mutation?

A

A change in the DNA sequence.

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What is the function of the Golgi apparatus?
To modify, sort, and package proteins and lipids.
26
What is the primary function of the endoplasmic reticulum?
To synthesize proteins and lipids.
27
Fill in the blank: The ______ is a structure that helps in cell division.
spindle apparatus.
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What is the role of the lysosome?
To digest waste materials and cellular debris.
29
True or False: The cell membrane is made up of a phospholipid bilayer.
True.
30
What is the process by which cells take in large particles?
Endocytosis.
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What is the primary role of the plasma membrane?
To control the movement of substances in and out of the cell.
32
Fill in the blank: The ______ is the region of a cell where metabolic processes occur.
cytoplasm.
33
What is the role of the cytoskeleton?
To maintain cell shape and support cellular movement.
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What is the function of vacuoles in plant cells?
To store substances and maintain turgor pressure.
35
True or False: All eukaryotic cells have a nucleus.
True.
36
What is the function of the plasma membrane?
To protect the cell and regulate what enters and exits.
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Fill in the blank: The ______ is the part of the cell that controls the activities of the cell.
nucleus.
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What is the role of the peroxisome?
To break down fatty acids and detoxify harmful substances.
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What is the difference between aerobic and anaerobic respiration?
Aerobic respiration requires oxygen; anaerobic does not.
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True or False: ATP is the energy currency of the cell.
True.
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What is the role of the phospholipid bilayer?
To form the basic structure of the cell membrane.
42
Fill in the blank: The ______ is a network of protein filaments that helps the cell maintain its shape.
cytoskeleton.