7th Grade Midterm

Front

What surrounds the plant cell and maintains its shape and structure?

Back

Cell wall

Front

What process occurs when WATER diffuses through a membrane?

Back

Osmosis

Front

What are all organisms made of?

Back

Cells

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-1

Front

What is the enzyme that unzips the DNA to prepare for replication?

Back

Helicase

Front

What are the gelatinous fluids that hold cellular organelles in place?

Back

Cytoplasm

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-2

Front

What is the function of the cell wall?

Back

To provide structure and support to plant cells.

Front

Define osmosis.

Back

The movement of water molecules through a selectively permeable membrane from an area of lower solute concentration to an area of higher solute concentration.

Front

What is the basic unit of life?

Back

Cell

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-1

NGSS.MS-LS1-2

Front

What role does helicase play in DNA replication?

Back

It unwinds the DNA double helix.

Front

What is cytoplasm?

Back

The jelly-like substance within a cell that contains organelles.

Tags

NGSS.MS-LS1-2