Unit 2 AP Biology Review

Front

Main producer of ATP in all eukaryotes?

Back

Mitochondria

Front

What type of solution causes a cell to swell?

Back

Hypotonic solution

Front

What is the hydrophobic region of the cell membrane?

Back

The hydrophobic region is composed of fatty acid tails of phospholipids.

Front

What is the movement of particles from high to low concentration called?

Back

Passive Transport

Front

What structure surrounds the cytoplasm of all cells?

Back

Cell Membrane

Front

What is the primary function of mitochondria?

Back

To produce ATP through cellular respiration.

Front

What is the difference between active and passive transport?

Back

Active transport requires energy, while passive transport does not.

Front

What is osmosis?

Back

The diffusion of water across a selectively permeable membrane.

Front

What is the role of chloroplasts in plant cells?

Back

To conduct photosynthesis and produce glucose.

Front

What is a hypertonic solution?

Back

A solution with a higher concentration of solutes compared to the cell.