Lesson 8.2 & 8.3

Front

Which process involves the movement of water across a semi-permeable membrane?

Back

Osmosis is the process that involves the movement of water across a semi-permeable membrane.

Front

Contains chlorophyll and is where photosynthesis takes place. Found in plant cells only.

Back

Chloroplast is the organelle that contains chlorophyll and is responsible for photosynthesis in plant cells.

Front

The smallest unit of a living thing is?

Back

Cells are the smallest unit of a living thing.

Front

What type of cell has a nucleus?

Back

Eukaryotic cells have a nucleus, while prokaryotic cells do not.

Front

What is the function of vacuole?

Back

The function of a vacuole is the storage of food and water.

Front

What is diffusion?

Back

Diffusion is the process by which molecules spread from areas of high concentration to areas of low concentration.

Front

What is the role of mitochondria?

Back

Mitochondria are known as the powerhouse of the cell, as they produce energy through cellular respiration.

Front

What is photosynthesis?

Back

Photosynthesis is the process by which green plants use sunlight to synthesize foods with the help of chlorophyll.

Front

What is the difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?

Back

Prokaryotic cells do not have a nucleus or membrane-bound organelles, while eukaryotic cells do.

Front

What is the function of ribosomes?

Back

Ribosomes are responsible for protein synthesis in the cell.