Biology Vocabulary Final 2024

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What are homologous chromosomes?

Back

DNA pairs that have the same genes.

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What organelle is responsible for making energy in the form of ATP during cellular respiration?

Back

Mitochondria.

Front

What type of cellular respiration does not require oxygen?

Back

Anaerobic Cellular Respiration.

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What is the process called that uses ATP to release a vesicle to transport things outside the cell?

Back

Exocytosis.

Front

What is a gene?

Back

A segment of a chromosome that codes for specific traits.

Front

What is the function of chloroplasts?

Back

Organelles that conduct photosynthesis, converting light energy into chemical energy.

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What is the difference between genotype and phenotype?

Back

Genotype refers to the genetic makeup of an organism, while phenotype refers to the observable traits.

Front

What is facilitated diffusion?

Back

A process that helps substances cross membranes with the assistance of special proteins.

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What is the role of ribosomes in a cell?

Back

Ribosomes are the sites of protein synthesis.

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What is aerobic cellular respiration?

Back

A process that requires oxygen to produce ATP from glucose.