Grade 9 Biology Midterm Review

Front

Which organelle is responsible for producing energy in the form of ATP?

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Mitochondria

Front

Proteins are made up of long chains of ________________.

Back

Amino Acids

Front

What is the main function of the ribosomes in a cell?

Back

Protein synthesis

Front

How does an enzyme affect the rate of a chemical reaction?

Back

Enzymes lower the activation energy.

Front

The process of removing water in order to form a bond between monomers is called....

Back

Dehydration Synthesis

Front

What is the basic unit of life?

Back

Cell

Front

What is the function of the nucleus in a cell?

Back

The nucleus stores genetic information and controls cell activities.

Front

What are the building blocks of nucleic acids?

Back

Nucleotides

Front

What is the role of chloroplasts in plant cells?

Back

Chloroplasts are responsible for photosynthesis.

Front

What is the difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?

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Prokaryotic cells lack a nucleus and membrane-bound organelles, while eukaryotic cells have them.