AP Biology Unit 2 Review

Front

Where are ribosomes produced?

Back

Nucleolus

Front

Because the cell membrane is composed of many small parts that move together as a system, it is said to be _____ _____.

Back

Fluid mosaic

Front

What is found in both plant and animal cells but is much larger in plant cells?

Back

Vacuole

Front

Major component of the lipid bilayer cell membrane.

Back

Phospholipids

Front

If a hospital patient is mistakenly given an IV of pure water instead of a saline solution that is isotonic to blood, the patient’s red blood cells will:

Back

absorb water from the plasma and eventually burst.

Front

What is the function of the endoplasmic reticulum?

Back

Synthesis of proteins and lipids.

Front

Define osmosis.

Back

The movement of water across a selectively permeable membrane from an area of lower solute concentration to an area of higher solute concentration.

Front

What is the role of mitochondria in a cell?

Back

Powerhouse of the cell; produces ATP through cellular respiration.

Front

What is the primary function of the cell membrane?

Back

To protect the cell and regulate what enters and leaves.

Front

What are the two types of endoplasmic reticulum?

Back

Rough ER (with ribosomes) and Smooth ER (without ribosomes).