Biology Comprehensive Exam

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In a line graph, which axis is called the y-axis?

Back

The vertical axis.

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What happens to chromosomes during prophase of mitosis?

Back

Chromosomes form and the nuclear envelope disappears.

Front

What type of solution is a cell in if it is in a hypertonic solution?

Back

A hypertonic solution has a higher concentration of solutes outside the cell than inside.

Front

What are proteins made of?

Back

Proteins are made of monomers called amino acids.

Front

What does NOT happen during interphase?

Back

Cell division does not happen during interphase.

Front

What is the function of the cell membrane?

Back

The cell membrane controls the movement of substances in and out of the cell.

Front

What is mitosis?

Back

Mitosis is the process of cell division that results in two identical daughter cells.

Front

What is the role of ribosomes in a cell?

Back

Ribosomes are responsible for protein synthesis.

Front

What is osmosis?

Back

Osmosis is the movement of water across a semipermeable membrane from an area of low solute concentration to an area of high solute concentration.

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.