Biology Keystone Practice - Module 1

Front

What are the properties of water responsible for capillary action in plants?

Back

Adhesion and cohesion.

Front

How does a mitochondrion facilitate the movement of materials between cells?

Back

It supplies the energy needed for moving molecules through membranes.

Front

What is essential for the proper functioning of all prokaryotic and eukaryotic organisms?

Back

ATP.

Front

Why can carbon form a large number of different molecules?

Back

Carbon can form four covalent bonds.

Front

What effect does an increase in pH have on the digestion of lipids by lipase?

Back

Fewer lipids would be digested.

Front

Define adhesion in the context of water properties.

Back

Adhesion is the attraction between water molecules and other substances.

Front

Define cohesion in the context of water properties.

Back

Cohesion is the attraction between water molecules themselves.

Front

What is the role of ATP in cellular processes?

Back

ATP provides energy for various cellular functions.

Front

What type of bond allows carbon to form complex organic molecules?

Back

Covalent bonds.

Front

What is the optimal pH range for lipase activity?

Back

pH range of 4.0 to 5.0.