Everything Flashcards
(27 cards)
What is the basic unit of life?
Cell
True or False: Prokaryotic cells have a nucleus.
False
Fill in the blank: The process by which plants convert sunlight into energy is called __________.
Photosynthesis
Which organelle is known as the powerhouse of the cell?
Mitochondria
Multiple choice: Which of the following is NOT a component of the cell theory?
A) All living things are made of cells
B) Cells are the basic unit of life
C) All cells have a nucleus
D) All cells come from pre-existing cells
C) All cells have a nucleus
What is the function of ribosomes?
Protein synthesis
True or False: DNA is made up of amino acids.
False
Fill in the blank: The genetic material of an organism is primarily found in the __________.
Nucleus
Which type of cell division results in two identical daughter cells?
Mitosis
Multiple choice: Which of the following processes occurs in the mitochondria?
A) Photosynthesis
B) Cellular respiration
C) Protein synthesis
D) DNA replication
B) Cellular respiration
What is the role of chlorophyll in plants?
It captures light energy for photosynthesis.
True or False: All living organisms require oxygen to survive.
False
Fill in the blank: The structure that controls the movement of substances in and out of the cell is called the __________.
Cell membrane
Which type of RNA is responsible for carrying amino acids to the ribosome?
tRNA
Multiple choice: Which of the following is considered an autotroph?
A) Humans
B) Fungi
C) Plants
D) Bacteria
C) Plants
What is the primary function of the endoplasmic reticulum?
Synthesis and transport of proteins and lipids
True or False: Enzymes are consumed in chemical reactions.
False
Fill in the blank: The __________ is a double membrane that surrounds the nucleus.
Nuclear envelope
What is the main purpose of meiosis?
To produce gametes with half the number of chromosomes.
Multiple choice: Which of the following is NOT a function of proteins?
A) Enzymatic activity
B) Energy storage
C) Genetic information
D) Structural support
C) Genetic information
What are the building blocks of proteins?
Amino acids
True or False: All cells have a cell wall.
False
Fill in the blank: The __________ is responsible for packaging and distributing proteins within the cell.
Golgi apparatus
Which process involves the movement of water across a semi-permeable membrane?
Osmosis