Biology Sem 1. Final- 24/25

Front

What is the ultimate ORIGINAL source of energy for living things?

Back

Sun

Front

When water rises up a thin straw or moves up a tree from the roots to the leaves, it is called _____________.

Back

Capillary Action

Front

The variable the scientist controls, or the 'if' portion of the hypothesis.

Back

Independent variable

Front

Which of the following encloses their DNA in the nucleus?

Back

Eukaryotes

Front

Which structure makes proteins using coded instructions from the nucleus?

Back

Ribosome

Front

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

Back

Photosynthesis

Front

What is the basic unit of life?

Back

Cell

Front

What is the function of the mitochondrion?

Back

To produce energy (ATP) through cellular respiration.

Front

What is the role of the chloroplast in plant cells?

Back

To conduct photosynthesis.

Front

What is the difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?

Back

Prokaryotic cells do not have a nucleus; eukaryotic cells do.