TEKS CHECK REVIEW Units 1-6

Front

What organism can reproduce on their own?

Back

Bacteria reproduce on their own, while viruses require a host cell.

Front

List the stages of mitosis in order.

Back

Prophase, Metaphase, Anaphase, Telophase.

Front

What is the outermost layer that protects and supports plant cells?

Back

Cell Wall.

Front

What is the smallest unit of a macromolecule?

Back

Monomer.

Front

What type of cells are prokaryotes?

Back

Prokaryotes are unicellular organisms.

Front

What is the function of the cell membrane?

Back

The cell membrane controls the movement of substances in and out of the cell.

Front

Define a virus.

Back

A virus is a microscopic infectious agent that requires a host cell to replicate.

Front

What is the difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?

Back

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

Front

What is a polymer?

Back

A polymer is a large molecule made up of repeating subunits called monomers.

Front

What is the role of ribosomes in a cell?

Back

Ribosomes are responsible for protein synthesis.