Midterm Practice Exam

Front

What is the end result of mitosis?

Back

Two cells.

Front

What is the primary function of an enzyme?

Back

To speed up reactions.

Front

What happens to cells when pure water is introduced into the bloodstream?

Back

Cells expand.

Front

Which part of the cell controls its activities?

Back

Nucleus.

Front

What type of solution causes a cell to increase in volume?

Back

Hypotonic.

Front

What is the process of cell division called?

Back

Mitosis.

Front

What is the role of the nucleus in a cell?

Back

It controls the activities of the cell.

Front

What is a hypertonic solution?

Back

A solution with a higher concentration of solutes compared to the cell.

Front

What is the difference between isotonic and hypotonic solutions?

Back

Isotonic solutions have equal solute concentration, while hypotonic solutions have lower solute concentration than the cell.

Front

What is the function of mitochondria?

Back

To produce energy for the cell.