Cellular Processes Flashcard Review

Front

Which cellular process takes place in the ribosomes bound to the endoplasmic reticulum?

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The synthesis of new proteins

Front

Which cellular process results in the production of 36-38 ATP molecules?

Back

Cellular respiration

Front

What is the role of the cell membrane in maintaining homeostasis?

Back

It regulates the movement of materials in and out of the cell

Front

Where is the genetic code primarily located?

Back

Nucleotides in DNA

Front

What phase of mitosis is shown when chromosomes align at the center of the cell?

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Metaphase

Front

What occurs during the S phase of the cell cycle?

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DNA replicates

Front

Which of the following sequences represents complementary base pairing? Options: 5' ATCG 3' and 3' TAGC 5', 5' ATCG 3' and 3' GCAT 5', 5' ATCG 3' and 3' UAGC 5', 5' ATCG 3' and 3' AUCG 5'

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5' ATCG 3' and 3' TAGC 5'

Front

What happens to homologous chromosomes during meiosis?

Back

They increase genetic variation through crossing over

Front

What best describes the function of the mitochondria?

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Produces ATP through cellular respiration

Front

Why do mutations not always result in a change in protein function?

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Different codons can code for the same amino acid