CAST Life Science Vocab Review 1

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What is the term for organisms that can make their own food?

Back

Autotrophs are organisms that can produce their own food through processes like photosynthesis.

Front

Which organelle is known as the 'powerhouse' of the cell?

Back

The Mitochondrion is known as the powerhouse of the cell because it produces energy in the form of ATP.

Front

What is the primary molecule that carries genetic information in most organisms?

Back

DNA (Deoxyribonucleic Acid) is the primary molecule that carries genetic information.

Front

What term describes a group of similar cells that perform a specific function?

Back

Tissue is a group of similar cells that work together to perform a specific function.

Front

Do enzymes speed up chemical reactions in the body without being consumed?

Back

True, enzymes act as catalysts and speed up chemical reactions without being used up in the process.

Front

What is the function of ribosomes in a cell?

Back

Ribosomes are responsible for protein synthesis in the cell.

Front

What is the role of the nucleus in a cell?

Back

The nucleus contains the cell's genetic material and controls its growth, metabolism, and reproduction.

Front

What is photosynthesis?

Back

Photosynthesis is the process by which green plants and some other organisms use sunlight to synthesize foods with the help of chlorophyll.

Front

What is the difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?

Back

Prokaryotic cells do not have a nucleus or membrane-bound organelles, while eukaryotic cells do.

Front

What is a cell membrane?

Back

The cell membrane is a protective barrier that surrounds the cell and controls what enters and exits.