Semester 1 Final Study Guide

Front

What is the term for cells grouped together to perform a specific function?

Back

Tissue

Front

Movement of materials from high to low concentration through a protein channel is called?

Back

Passive Transport

Front

What process do our cells use to convert sugar (glucose) into energy (ATP)?

Back

Cellular respiration

Front

What is the structure called during the first stage of meiosis where homologous chromosomes pair up?

Back

Prophase I

Front

In passive transport, substances move across the cell membrane ________ the concentration gradient.

Back

WITH

Front

What is the term for a group of tissues that work together to perform a specific function?

Back

Organ

Front

What is the process called that requires energy to move substances against their concentration gradient?

Back

Active Transport

Front

What is the main energy currency of the cell?

Back

ATP (Adenosine Triphosphate)

Front

What is the term for the semi-permeable barrier that surrounds the cell?

Back

Cell Membrane

Front

What phase of the cell cycle is characterized by the cell preparing for division?

Back

Interphase