Midterm for Biology 12/18

Front

What is the jelly-like material in a cell that supports and protects the cell’s organelles?

Back

Cytoplasm

Front

What is the type of movement called when molecules move from high concentration to low concentration?

Back

Diffusion

Front

Which nucleic acid is double-stranded?

Back

DNA

Front

What part of a cell is referred to as the nucleus?

Back

The control center of the cell that contains genetic material.

Front

What is a membrane that lets some things in and out but not everything called?

Back

Semi-Permeable

Front

What is the function of the cell membrane?

Back

To protect the cell and control what enters and leaves.

Front

What is the powerhouse of the cell that produces energy?

Back

Mitochondria

Front

What is the role of ribosomes in a cell?

Back

To synthesize proteins.

Front

What is the genetic material found in the nucleus?

Back

DNA (Deoxyribonucleic Acid)

Front

What is osmosis?

Back

The movement of water molecules from high concentration to low concentration.