AP: Unit 2.1,2,11,12 Review Flashcard

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What organelles are abundant in the leg muscles of a marathon runner?

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Mitochondria are abundant in leg muscles as they produce ATP through cellular respiration, providing energy for prolonged activity.

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What is the key difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?

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Prokaryotes lack a nucleus, while eukaryotes have a defined nucleus.

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What is the function of the Golgi apparatus in a cell?

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The Golgi apparatus modifies and packages proteins and lipids for export from the cell.

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Which cellular structure is found in both eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells?

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Ribosomes are found in both eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells, as they are essential for protein synthesis.

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Why are mitochondria present in plant cells that contain chloroplasts?

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Mitochondria are required to break down sugars produced from photosynthesis to make ATP through cellular respiration.

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What is the primary function of mitochondria?

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Mitochondria are responsible for producing ATP through the process of cellular respiration.

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What distinguishes eukaryotic cells from prokaryotic cells?

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Eukaryotic cells have membrane-bound organelles, including a nucleus, while prokaryotic cells do not.

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What role do ribosomes play in the cell?

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Ribosomes are the sites of protein synthesis, translating mRNA into polypeptide chains.

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What is the function of chloroplasts in plant cells?

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Chloroplasts are responsible for photosynthesis, converting light energy into chemical energy in the form of glucose.

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What is cellular respiration?

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Cellular respiration is the process by which cells convert glucose and oxygen into ATP, carbon dioxide, and water.