Bio Keystone Review Ch 1-3

Front

What is the simplest level of biological organization that can support life functions?

Back

Cell

Front

What happens to enzymes when they are heated to a high temperature?

Back

They denature.

Front

What consists of different organs that work together for a specific function?

Back

Organ systems.

Front

What property of water allows for the movement of water from roots to leaves in plants?

Back

Cohesion.

Front

Which macromolecule is responsible for storing genetic information?

Back

Nucleic acid.

Front

What is the function of enzymes in biological processes?

Back

To speed up chemical reactions.

Front

What is the primary function of the cell membrane?

Back

To regulate what enters and leaves the cell.

Front

What is the role of ribosomes in a cell?

Back

To synthesize proteins.

Front

What is the difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?

Back

Prokaryotic cells lack a nucleus; eukaryotic cells have a nucleus.

Front

What is the function of chloroplasts in plant cells?

Back

To conduct photosynthesis.