Fall Final Review

Front

Biology is the study of ___

Back

living organisms

Front

What fraction of the cross to the right will be homozygous recessive for both traits?

Back

1/16

Front

Chlorophyll, a light-absorbing molecule found in plants, works by ___

Back

absorbing most light but reflecting green wavelengths

Front

Which of the following is an example of passive transport?

Back

diffusion

Front

Which organelle is responsible for producing ATP for the cell by breaking down glucose?

Back

Mitochondria

Front

Define passive transport.

Back

The movement of substances across a cell membrane without the use of energy.

Front

What is the function of chlorophyll in photosynthesis?

Back

To absorb light energy for converting carbon dioxide and water into glucose.

Front

What is the role of ATP in cellular processes?

Back

ATP serves as the primary energy carrier in cells.

Front

Explain the difference between diffusion and osmosis.

Back

Diffusion is the movement of molecules from high to low concentration; osmosis specifically refers to the movement of water across a semipermeable membrane.

Front

What is a homozygous recessive genotype?

Back

A genotype consisting of two identical recessive alleles for a trait.