(H)Unit 3: Cells Practice Test

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What are the REACTANTS for cellular respiration?

Back

Glucose and oxygen are the reactants for cellular respiration.

Front

Which is the correct chemical equation for aerobic cellular respiration?

Back

C6H12O6 + O2 ----> CO2 + H2O + ATP

Front

What organelle transports proteins throughout the cell?

Back

Vesicle is the organelle that transports proteins throughout the cell.

Front

What organelle serves as a semi-permeable boundary between the cell and its environment?

Back

The cell membrane serves as a semi-permeable boundary and is made up of phospholipids.

Front

What provides structure and support for plant cells?

Back

The cell wall provides structure and support for plant cells.

Front

What is the function of mitochondria in a cell?

Back

Mitochondria are the powerhouse of the cell, generating ATP through cellular respiration.

Front

What is the role of chloroplasts in plant cells?

Back

Chloroplasts are responsible for photosynthesis, converting sunlight into chemical energy.

Front

Define the term 'semi-permeable membrane'.

Back

A semi-permeable membrane allows certain molecules to pass through while blocking others.

Front

What is the primary function of ribosomes?

Back

Ribosomes are responsible for protein synthesis in the cell.

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What is the difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?

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Prokaryotic cells lack a nucleus and membrane-bound organelles, while eukaryotic cells have them.