Honors Bio Midterm 2024

Front

What is the process called where glucose is converted into energy in the presence of oxygen?

Back

Aerobic (cellular) respiration.

Front

Which organelle is primarily responsible for cell transportation?

Back

Endoplasmic reticulum.

Front

During which phase of mitosis are chromosomes duplicated?

Back

S phase of Interphase.

Front

What type of biological molecule are enzymes classified as?

Back

Proteins.

Front

If a cell has 20 chromosomes, how many chromosomes will be present during metaphase?

Back

40 chromosomes.

Front

What is the primary function of the mitochondria in a cell?

Back

To produce energy (ATP) through cellular respiration.

Front

Define photosynthesis.

Back

The process by which green plants and some other organisms use sunlight to synthesize foods with the help of chlorophyll.

Front

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

Back

To modify, sort, and package proteins and lipids for secretion or delivery to other organelles.

Front

What is the difference between aerobic and anaerobic respiration?

Back

Aerobic respiration requires oxygen, while anaerobic respiration occurs without oxygen.

Front

What is the function of the vacuole in plant cells?

Back

To store nutrients, waste products, and help maintain turgor pressure.