Biology Mid-term 2022 UPDATED 12/13/22

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What phase of mitosis is characterized by the separation of sister chromatids?

Back

Anaphase

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What is the main function of chloroplasts in plant cells?

Back

To produce food for the cell using the sun's energy.

Front

Where does aerobic respiration primarily occur in the cell?

Back

Mitochondria

Front

What type of molecule is RNA?

Back

Nucleic acid

Front

What is the process called when particles move from high to low concentration without energy?

Back

Passive Transport

Front

What is the primary function of the mitochondria?

Back

To produce energy (ATP) through aerobic respiration.

Front

What is the role of the cell membrane?

Back

To control what enters and leaves the cell.

Front

What is the difference between active transport and passive transport?

Back

Active transport requires energy to move substances against their concentration gradient, while passive transport does not.

Front

What are the building blocks of proteins?

Back

Amino acids.

Front

What is photosynthesis?

Back

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