Final exam bio 101

Front

The principal force driving movement in diffusion is the __________.

Back

concentration gradient

Front

The type of logical thinking that uses related observations to arrive at a general conclusion is called ________.

Back

inductive reasoning

Front

The α-helix and the β-pleated sheet are part of which protein structure?

Back

secondary

Front

The process of ________ helps to ensure that a scientist’s research is original, significant, logical, and thorough.

Back

peer review

Front

If xenon has an atomic number of 54 and a mass number of 108, how many neutrons does it have?

Back

54

Front

What is the basic unit of life?

Back

Cell

Front

What is the process by which plants convert sunlight into chemical energy?

Back

Photosynthesis

Front

What is the role of enzymes in biological reactions?

Back

Enzymes act as catalysts to speed up chemical reactions.

Front

What is the difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?

Back

Prokaryotic cells lack a nucleus and membrane-bound organelles, while eukaryotic cells have them.

Front

What is the function of ribosomes in a cell?

Back

Ribosomes are responsible for protein synthesis.