Integrated Science II Midterm Review

Front

What is the variable that is being measured in an experiment?

Back

Dependent variable

Front

Name the phase of mitosis where chromosomes are separated and pulled toward opposite ends of the cell.

Back

Anaphase

Front

What happens to chromosomes during prophase of mitosis?

Back

Chromosomes form and the nuclear envelope disappears.

Front

Which organelles are only found in plant cells?

Back

Chloroplasts and cell walls

Front

What are the basic building blocks of life?

Back

Cells

Front

What is the role of chloroplasts in plant cells?

Back

Chloroplasts are responsible for photosynthesis.

Front

Define the term 'mitosis'.

Back

Mitosis is the process of cell division that results in two identical daughter cells.

Front

What is the function of the cell membrane?

Back

The cell membrane controls the movement of substances in and out of the cell.

Front

What is the difference between an independent variable and a dependent variable?

Back

The independent variable is manipulated in an experiment, while the dependent variable is measured.

Front

What is the significance of the cell wall in plant cells?

Back

The cell wall provides structure and protection to the plant cell.