Biology S1 Exam Review

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What is the outside wall of an animal cell?

Back

Cell Membrane

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What is known as the powerhouse of a cell?

Back

Mitochondria

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What are lipids made of?

Back

Fatty Acids

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Which six elements make up most of all living matter?

Back

Carbon, Hydrogen, Nitrogen, Oxygen, Phosphorous, Sulfur

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What is the most basic unit of life?

Back

Cell

Front

What is the function of the cell membrane?

Back

It protects the cell and controls what enters and exits.

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What is the role of mitochondria in a cell?

Back

They produce energy through cellular respiration.

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What are the building blocks of proteins?

Back

Amino Acids

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What is the function of ribosomes?

Back

They synthesize proteins by translating mRNA.

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What is the difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?

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Prokaryotic cells lack a nucleus; eukaryotic cells have a nucleus.