Everything Flashcards

(27 cards)

1
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What is the basic unit of life?

A

Cell

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2
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True or False: Prokaryotic cells have a nucleus.

A

False

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3
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Fill in the blank: The process by which plants convert sunlight into energy is called __________.

A

Photosynthesis

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4
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Which organelle is known as the powerhouse of the cell?

A

Mitochondria

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5
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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

A

C) All cells have a nucleus

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6
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What is the function of ribosomes?

A

Protein synthesis

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7
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True or False: DNA is made up of amino acids.

A

False

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8
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Fill in the blank: The genetic material of an organism is primarily found in the __________.

A

Nucleus

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9
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Which type of cell division results in two identical daughter cells?

A

Mitosis

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10
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Multiple choice: Which of the following processes occurs in the mitochondria?
A) Photosynthesis
B) Cellular respiration
C) Protein synthesis
D) DNA replication

A

B) Cellular respiration

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11
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What is the role of chlorophyll in plants?

A

It captures light energy for photosynthesis.

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12
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True or False: All living organisms require oxygen to survive.

A

False

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13
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Fill in the blank: The structure that controls the movement of substances in and out of the cell is called the __________.

A

Cell membrane

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14
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Which type of RNA is responsible for carrying amino acids to the ribosome?

A

tRNA

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15
Q

Multiple choice: Which of the following is considered an autotroph?
A) Humans
B) Fungi
C) Plants
D) Bacteria

A

C) Plants

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16
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What is the primary function of the endoplasmic reticulum?

A

Synthesis and transport of proteins and lipids

17
Q

True or False: Enzymes are consumed in chemical reactions.

18
Q

Fill in the blank: The __________ is a double membrane that surrounds the nucleus.

A

Nuclear envelope

19
Q

What is the main purpose of meiosis?

A

To produce gametes with half the number of chromosomes.

20
Q

Multiple choice: Which of the following is NOT a function of proteins?
A) Enzymatic activity
B) Energy storage
C) Genetic information
D) Structural support

A

C) Genetic information

21
Q

What are the building blocks of proteins?

22
Q

True or False: All cells have a cell wall.

23
Q

Fill in the blank: The __________ is responsible for packaging and distributing proteins within the cell.

A

Golgi apparatus

24
Q

Which process involves the movement of water across a semi-permeable membrane?

25
Multiple choice: What type of bond is formed between two amino acids? A) Ionic bond B) Hydrogen bond C) Peptide bond D) Covalent bond
C) Peptide bond
26
What is the primary function of the lysosome?
Digestion and waste removal
27
True or False: The plasma membrane is selectively permeable.
True