Biologia 10 Flashcards

(26 cards)

1
Q

What is the basic unit of life?

A

Cell

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

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

A

True

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

Fill in the blank: The process by which plants convert sunlight into energy is called __________.

A

Photosynthesis

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

What organelle is known as the powerhouse of the cell?

A

Mitochondria

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

What is the function of ribosomes?

A

Protein synthesis

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

Which process involves the division of a cell’s nucleus?

A

Mitosis

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a part of the cell theory? A) All living things are composed of cells. B) Cells are the basic unit of life. C) Cells arise from non-living matter. D) All cells come from pre-existing cells.

A

C) Cells arise from non-living matter.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

What is the primary function of the cell membrane?

A

To protect the cell and regulate what enters and exits.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

True or False: DNA is located in the nucleus of eukaryotic cells.

A

True

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

What is the name of the process by which cells generate energy in the absence of oxygen?

A

Anaerobic respiration

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

Fill in the blank: The genetic material of an organism is called __________.

A

DNA

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q

What is the role of enzymes in biological reactions?

A

To speed up the reactions

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
13
Q

Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a function of the endoplasmic reticulum? A) Energy production B) Lipid synthesis C) Protein packaging D) All of the above

A

D) All of the above

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
14
Q

What type of bond holds the two strands of DNA together?

A

Hydrogen bonds

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
15
Q

True or False: Prokaryotic cells do not have a nucleus.

A

True

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
16
Q

What is the process of converting mRNA into a protein called?

17
Q

Fill in the blank: __________ are the structures that carry out specific functions within a cell.

18
Q

What is the primary component of the cell wall in plants?

19
Q

Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a type of RNA? A) mRNA B) tRNA C) rRNA D) All of the above

A

D) All of the above

20
Q

What is the role of chloroplasts in plant cells?

A

To conduct photosynthesis

21
Q

True or False: The Golgi apparatus is involved in modifying and packaging proteins.

22
Q

What is the difference between mitosis and meiosis?

A

Mitosis produces two identical daughter cells, while meiosis produces four genetically diverse gametes.

23
Q

Fill in the blank: The __________ is the semi-permeable membrane surrounding the cell.

A

Cell membrane

24
Q

What is the function of lysosomes?

A

To break down waste materials and cellular debris.

25
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a function of the plasma membrane? A) Protection B) Communication C) Energy production D) Transport
C) Energy production
26
What is the primary purpose of cellular respiration?
To convert biochemical energy from nutrients into ATP.