Bio II Sem 1 EXAM

Front

What should you do first if you have an accident in the lab?

Back

Tell the teacher.

Front

What is the structure that is referred to as the 'cephalothorax'?

Back

The cephalothorax is a body part found in some arthropods, combining the head and thorax.

Front

What is an organism that gets its food by consuming other organisms called?

Back

Heterotroph.

Front

What is the function of ribosomes in a cell?

Back

Ribosomes make proteins for the cell.

Front

What are swimmerets?

Back

Small appendages on the underside of the abdomen used to circulate water and to carry eggs in females.

Front

What is the difference between autotrophs and heterotrophs?

Back

Autotrophs produce their own food, while heterotrophs consume other organisms for food.

Front

What is the role of mitochondria in a cell?

Back

Mitochondria are the powerhouses of the cell, generating energy through respiration.

Front

What is the primary function of chloroplasts?

Back

Chloroplasts are responsible for photosynthesis in plant cells.

Front

Define prokaryote.

Back

A prokaryote is a single-celled organism that lacks a nucleus and membrane-bound organelles.

Front

Define eukaryote.

Back

A eukaryote is an organism whose cells contain a nucleus and membrane-bound organelles.