Staar Biology Review 2

Front

What is the process that releases energy from food and requires oxygen?

Back

Cellular Respiration

Front

Why is DNA important?

Back

It serves as the blueprint for traits of all living things.

Front

What organelle is responsible for photosynthesis?

Back

Chloroplast

Front

What elements do all biomolecules (lipids, proteins, nucleic acids, carbs) have in common?

Back

Carbon, Hydrogen, Oxygen

Front

Which type of movement across a cell's plasma membrane requires energy supplied by ATP?

Back

Active Transport

Front

What is the primary function of mitochondria?

Back

To produce energy (ATP) through cellular respiration.

Front

What is the role of chloroplasts in plant cells?

Back

To conduct photosynthesis and convert sunlight into energy.

Front

Define passive transport.

Back

Movement of substances across a cell membrane without the use of energy.

Front

What is the difference between active transport and passive transport?

Back

Active transport requires energy; passive transport does not.

Front

What is fermentation?

Back

A process that releases energy from food without oxygen.