2023 Midterm Review

Front

What stage of the cell cycle is characterized by the separation of sister chromatids?

Back

Anaphase

Front

In an experiment, what is the independent variable when testing the effect of wing length on the fall time of paper helicopters?

Back

Wing Length

Front

What are proteins made of?

Back

Amino Acids

Front

Which organelle is responsible for converting chemical energy from food into usable energy for the cell?

Back

Mitochondrion

Front

What type of transport requires energy to move solutes against the concentration gradient?

Back

Active Transport

Front

What is the stage of the cell cycle where the cell prepares for division?

Back

Interphase

Front

What is the term for the process of a cell dividing into two daughter cells?

Back

Cytokinesis

Front

What is the role of the cell membrane?

Back

It regulates what enters and leaves the cell.

Front

What is the difference between passive and active transport?

Back

Passive transport does not require energy, while active transport does.

Front

What is the function of ribosomes in a cell?

Back

Ribosomes are responsible for protein synthesis.