Biological Processes Flashcards
(20 cards)
What is the basic unit of life?
Cell
True or False: Photosynthesis occurs in the mitochondria.
False
Fill in the blank: The process by which organisms maintain a stable internal environment is called ______.
Homeostasis
Which organelle is responsible for energy production in cells?
Mitochondria
What is the primary function of ribosomes?
Protein synthesis
True or False: DNA replication occurs during the S phase of the cell cycle.
True
What are the two main types of cellular respiration?
Aerobic and anaerobic respiration
Multiple choice: Which of the following is a product of photosynthesis? A) Oxygen B) Carbon Dioxide C) Glucose D) A and C
D and C
What is the function of enzymes in biological processes?
To speed up chemical reactions
Fill in the blank: The process by which cells divide to form two identical daughter cells is called ______.
Mitosis
What is osmosis?
The diffusion of water across a selectively permeable membrane
True or False: Genetic information is stored in RNA.
False
What are the building blocks of proteins?
Amino acids
Multiple choice: Which process occurs in the chloroplasts? A) Cellular respiration B) Photosynthesis C) Protein synthesis D) DNA replication
B) Photosynthesis
What is the role of the Golgi apparatus?
To modify, sort, and package proteins and lipids
Fill in the blank: The primary pigment involved in photosynthesis is ______.
Chlorophyll
What is the difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?
Prokaryotic cells lack a nucleus, while eukaryotic cells have a nucleus.
True or False: All living organisms require oxygen to survive.
False
What is the function of the cell membrane?
To protect the cell and regulate what enters and exits
Multiple choice: Which of the following is NOT a type of RNA? A) mRNA B) tRNA C) rRNA D) dRNA
D) dRNA
