Fall Biology Final Review

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What are polymers made up of?

Back

Polymers are made up of monomers.

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What is the stage called when the cytoplasm divides and the cell splits into two?

Back

Cytokinesis.

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In what direction does genetic information flow?

Back

Genetic information flows from DNA to RNA to protein.

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What happens to a cell with a 10% salt solution placed in distilled water?

Back

The solution inside the cell is hypertonic, so water moves into the cell.

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What structure is arranged as a double helix?

Back

DNA.

Front

What is the basic unit of life?

Back

The cell.

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What is the function of ribosomes?

Back

Ribosomes are responsible for protein synthesis.

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What is the role of the cell membrane?

Back

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

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What is osmosis?

Back

Osmosis is the movement of water across a semipermeable membrane from a region of lower solute concentration to a region of higher solute concentration.

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What is the difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?

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