Spiral Review #4

Front

What happens to ATP production in an animal cell when glucose levels increase?

Back

The cell will produce more ATP.

Front

What is the term for the movement of particles from high concentration to low concentration using a carrier protein?

Back

Facilitated diffusion.

Front

What is apoptosis?

Back

Cellular self-destruction.

Front

What does the nucleus of a cell contain?

Back

DNA.

Front

What organelle helps in cell division and produces spindle fibers?

Back

Centriole.

Front

Define active transport.

Back

The movement of molecules against their concentration gradient, requiring energy.

Front

What is the function of the cell membrane?

Back

Controls movement of materials into and out of the cell.

Front

What is the role of mitochondria in a cell?

Back

Produces energy (ATP) through cellular respiration.

Front

What is the difference between simple diffusion and facilitated diffusion?

Back

Simple diffusion does not require a carrier protein, while facilitated diffusion does.

Front

What is the function of ribosomes in a cell?

Back

Synthesize proteins.