Biology EOC Review #4

Front

What must occur during the cell cycle to ensure proper division of the chromosomes?

Back

The DNA of the cell must replicate.

Front

What is ATP?

Back

ATP is a unit of energy in the cell.

Front

What are the reactants needed for photosynthesis?

Back

Light, water, and carbon dioxide.

Front

If a daughter cell has 24 chromosomes, how many chromosomes did the parent cell have?

Back

The parent cell also had 24 chromosomes.

Front

What are the three parts of a nucleotide?

Back

A sugar, a phosphate, and a base.

Front

Define the cell cycle.

Back

The cell cycle is the series of events that take place in a cell leading to its division and duplication.

Front

What is the role of mitochondria in a cell?

Back

Mitochondria are the powerhouses of the cell, producing ATP through cellular respiration.

Front

What is photosynthesis?

Back

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

Front

What is the function of the cell membrane?

Back

The cell membrane protects the cell and regulates what enters and leaves the cell.

Front

What is the difference between mitosis and meiosis?

Back

Mitosis results in two identical daughter cells, while meiosis results in four genetically diverse gametes.