Semester Review Chapters 1-6

Front

What explains why the shape of teeth differs according to the diet of a species?

Back

Structure and function are related in biology.

Front

What is a beneficial inherited trait that is passed on to future generations?

Back

Adaptation.

Front

What is the smallest basic unit of matter?

Back

Atom.

Front

Which process do organisms use to produce energy without sunlight?

Back

Chemosynthesis.

Front

What are the two types of nucleic acids?

Back

DNA and RNA.

Front

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

Back

Photosynthesis.

Front

What is the term for the maintenance of stable internal conditions in an organism?

Back

Homeostasis.

Front

What is the primary function of ribosomes in a cell?

Back

Protein synthesis.

Front

What is the role of enzymes in biological reactions?

Back

Enzymes act as catalysts to speed up reactions.

Front

What is the difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?

Back

Prokaryotic cells lack a nucleus; eukaryotic cells have a nucleus.