STAAR REVIEW Mix 1-2

Front

What does DNA code for?

Back

Proteins

Front

What is the purpose of cell cycle checkpoints?

Back

To make sure that all parts of the cell are healthy to avoid mutations.

Front

What type of mutation is represented by changing Gene: ABC to New Gene: BBC?

Back

Substitution

Front

Which of the following is NOT an example of Passive Transport?

Back

Endocytosis

Front

What units are repeatedly joined together to form a strand of DNA?

Back

Nucleotides.

Front

Define Passive Transport.

Back

The movement of substances across a cell membrane without the use of energy.

Front

What is facilitated diffusion?

Back

A process of passive transport that uses transport proteins to move molecules across the membrane.

Front

What is osmosis?

Back

The diffusion of water across a selectively permeable membrane.

Front

What is endocytosis?

Back

The process by which cells take in substances by engulfing them.

Front

What are proteins made of?

Back

Amino acids.