Science Biology Flashcards
(26 cards)
What is the basic unit of life?
Cell
True or False: All living organisms are made up of cells.
True
Fill in the blank: The process by which plants convert sunlight into energy is called _____.
Photosynthesis
What are the four main types of macromolecules?
Carbohydrates, Lipids, Proteins, Nucleic Acids
Which organelle is known as the powerhouse of the cell?
Mitochondria
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a prokaryotic cell? A) Plant Cell B) Animal Cell C) Bacteria D) Fungi
C) Bacteria
What is the function of ribosomes?
Protein synthesis
True or False: DNA is found in the nucleus of eukaryotic cells.
True
Fill in the blank: The _____ is a double layer that surrounds the cell.
Cell membrane
What is the primary function of the chloroplast?
To conduct photosynthesis
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is NOT a part of the cell theory? A) All living things are composed of cells B) Cells arise from pre-existing cells C) Cells can spontaneously generate D) The cell is the basic unit of life
C) Cells can spontaneously generate
What is the role of enzymes in biological reactions?
To speed up the reactions
True or False: All enzymes are proteins.
True
What is the term for the genetic makeup of an organism?
Genotype
Fill in the blank: The observable traits of an organism are referred to as its _____.
Phenotype
Multiple Choice: Which of the following processes occurs in the mitochondria? A) Glycolysis B) Krebs Cycle C) Photosynthesis D) Fermentation
B) Krebs Cycle
What are the two types of nucleic acids?
DNA and RNA
True or False: RNA is single-stranded.
True
What is the primary function of the Golgi apparatus?
To modify, sort, and package proteins
Fill in the blank: _____ are the structures that contain genetic information.
Chromosomes
What is the process by which cells divide called?
Cell division or mitosis
Multiple Choice: Which of the following is a type of passive transport? A) Endocytosis B) Active Transport C) Osmosis D) Exocytosis
C) Osmosis
What is the primary role of the plasma membrane?
To protect the cell and control what enters and exits
True or False: All cells have a nucleus.
False