2024 Semester 1 Final Exam Review #2

Front

What is the most important organelle in cell transport?

Back

Cell membrane

Front

What is the term for the diffusion of water across a semipermeable membrane?

Back

Osmosis

Front

What letter represents cell division?

Back

D

Front

What organelle is responsible for making proteins in the cell?

Back

Ribosome

Front

What does a food web represent in an ecosystem?

Back

All connections of energy flow throughout all organisms in a habitat.

Front

What is the function of the endoplasmic reticulum (E.R.)?

Back

The E.R. is involved in the synthesis of proteins and lipids.

Front

What is the role of mitochondria in a cell?

Back

Mitochondria are known as the powerhouse of the cell, generating ATP through respiration.

Front

Define diffusion in the context of cellular processes.

Back

Diffusion is the movement of molecules from an area of higher concentration to an area of lower concentration.

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What is the difference between endocytosis and exocytosis?

Back

Endocytosis is the process of taking materials into the cell, while exocytosis is the process of expelling materials from the cell.

Front

What is a semipermeable membrane?

Back

A semipermeable membrane allows certain molecules to pass through while blocking others.