Biology Midterm- Dec 2024- Honors

Front

What is the process called where the Sun's light energy is converted to chemical energy for use by the cell?

Back

Photosynthesis

Front

What is the name of the vesicle that uses enzymes to digest excess or worn-out cellular substances?

Back

Lysosome

Front

What type of metabolic process requires oxygen?

Back

Aerobic respiration

Front

What is the first stage of cellular respiration in which glucose is broken down into two molecules of pyruvate?

Back

Glycolysis

Front

What is the simple cell organelle that helps manufacture proteins?

Back

Ribosome

Front

Define metabolism in the context of cellular processes.

Back

Metabolism refers to all the chemical reactions that occur within a cell to maintain life.

Front

What is the role of mitochondria in cellular respiration?

Back

Mitochondria are the organelles where aerobic respiration occurs, producing ATP.

Front

Explain the difference between aerobic and anaerobic respiration.

Back

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

Front

What is the function of chloroplasts in plant cells?

Back

Chloroplasts are organelles that conduct photosynthesis, converting light energy into chemical energy.

Front

What is a codon and its significance in protein synthesis?

Back

A codon is a sequence of three nucleotides in mRNA that specifies an amino acid.