Biology Midterm 2024

Front

What organelle makes and assembles proteins?

Back

Ribosome

Front

What is the place where a substrate lands on an enzyme called?

Back

Active site

Front

During which phase of mitosis are chromosomes duplicated?

Back

S phase of Interphase

Front

What is the subunit of a lipid macromolecule?

Back

Fatty acid

Front

Where do the light independent reactions of photosynthesis occur?

Back

Stroma

Front

What is the function of mitochondria in a cell?

Back

Mitochondria are the powerhouse of the cell, producing ATP through cellular respiration.

Front

What is the primary function of chloroplasts?

Back

Chloroplasts are responsible for photosynthesis, converting light energy into chemical energy.

Front

Define enzyme. What role do they play in biological reactions?

Back

Enzymes are biological catalysts that speed up chemical reactions in cells without being consumed.

Front

What is the difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?

Back

Prokaryotic cells lack a nucleus and membrane-bound organelles, while eukaryotic cells have both.

Front

What is the role of the Golgi apparatus in a cell?

Back

The Golgi apparatus modifies, sorts, and packages proteins and lipids for secretion or delivery to other organelles.