Semester 1 Finals Review Section 2

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What do spindle fibers attach to during cell division?

Back

Centromere

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What is the structure that carries genetic information in cells?

Back

Chromosome

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What does the cell theory state about the origin of cells?

Back

All cells come from other living cells.

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How do primary producers, like plants, create their own food?

Back

They use light energy to make carbohydrates.

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What is the function of the cell membrane?

Back

It protects the cell and regulates what enters and exits.

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What is the role of mitochondria in a cell?

Back

They produce energy through cellular respiration.

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What is the function of ribosomes in a cell?

Back

They synthesize proteins.

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What is the difference between a chromatid and a chromosome?

Back

A chromatid is one half of a duplicated chromosome.

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What is the primary function of the endoplasmic reticulum?

Back

It synthesizes proteins and lipids.

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What is photosynthesis?

Back

The process by which plants use sunlight to convert carbon dioxide and water into glucose.