Cellular Processes

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Where does photosynthesis take place in the plant cell?

Back

Chloroplast

Front

What happens to a blood cell placed in a hypotonic solution?

Back

Water moves into the cell.

Front

What happens to a blood cell placed in a hypertonic solution?

Back

Water moves out of the cell.

Front

What is the role of enzymes in biochemical reactions?

Back

Enzymes speed up reactions by lowering the activation energy.

Front

What is glucose in the context of cellular processes?

Back

A product of photosynthesis and a reactant of cellular respiration.

Front

What happens to enzymes when they are heated to high temperatures?

Back

The shape of the enzyme changes and it denatures.

Front

What is the primary function of chloroplasts?

Back

To conduct photosynthesis.

Front

What is the difference between aerobic and anaerobic respiration?

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Aerobic respiration requires oxygen, while anaerobic respiration does not.

Front

What is osmosis?

Back

The movement of water across a semipermeable membrane from an area of low solute concentration to an area of high solute concentration.

Front

What is the function of mitochondria?

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To produce energy (ATP) through cellular respiration.