BIO 111 Final Review

Front

If a plant appears blue to us, what wavelength of light is being reflected?

Back

Blue light is being reflected.

Front

A protein's function is dependent on its ______.

Back

A protein's function is dependent on its shape.

Front

If one strand of a DNA double helix has the sequence AGTACTG, what will be the sequence of the other strand?

Back

The sequence of the other strand will be TCATGAC.

Front

Within the inner membrane of a chloroplast, interconnected sacs of membrane called ______ are suspended in a thick fluid called the ______.

Back

Thylakoids are suspended in a thick fluid called stroma.

Front

The ultimate source of the energy in food is ______.

Back

The ultimate source of the energy in food is the sun.

Front

What is the primary function of chlorophyll in plants?

Back

The primary function of chlorophyll is to absorb light energy for photosynthesis.

Front

Define photosynthesis.

Back

Photosynthesis is the process by which green plants use sunlight to synthesize foods with the help of chlorophyll.

Front

What is the role of ATP in cellular processes?

Back

ATP serves as the primary energy carrier in cells.

Front

What are the building blocks of proteins?

Back

The building blocks of proteins are amino acids.

Front

Explain the structure of DNA.

Back

DNA is composed of two strands forming a double helix, with nucleotides containing a sugar, phosphate group, and nitrogenous base.