Biology EOC Practice D

Front

What phase of the cell cycle is responsible for DNA replication?

Back

S phase of Interphase before cell division.

Front

What is the function of salivary amylase in human digestion?

Back

It breaks down starches.

Front

What type of cells lack membrane-bound organelles?

Back

Prokaryotic cells.

Front

What carries the genetic instructions for making proteins?

Back

The sequence of nitrogen bases on the mRNA.

Front

What substance do humans have difficulty digesting with salivary amylase?

Back

Lipids.

Front

What is the role of ribosomes in a cell?

Back

They synthesize proteins.

Front

What is the primary function of the cell membrane?

Back

To protect the cell and regulate what enters and exits.

Front

What is the difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?

Back

Prokaryotic cells do not have a nucleus or membrane-bound organelles, while eukaryotic cells do.

Front

What is the role of tRNA in protein synthesis?

Back

tRNA transports amino acids to the ribosome during translation.

Front

What is the basic unit of life?

Back

The cell.