Unit 1 and Unit 2 Vocabulary

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What are enzymes?

Back

Proteins that act as biological catalysts by speeding up chemical reactions without being consumed in the process.

Front

Which organelle is responsible for making food (Glucose) using sunlight?

Back

Chloroplast.

Front

What is the primary purpose of glycoproteins on the surface of a virus?

Back

To attach/bind to specific receptors on host cells and allow targeted infection.

Front

What structures are found in a virus?

Back

DNA, glycoproteins (keys), and a capsid.

Front

What is the difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?

Back

Prokaryotic cells lack a nucleus and membrane-bound organelles, while eukaryotic cells have a nucleus and membrane-bound organelles.

Front

What is the function of the cell membrane?

Back

To protect the cell and regulate what enters and exits the cell.

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What is the role of mitochondria in a cell?

Back

To produce energy (ATP) through cellular respiration.

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What is the function of chloroplasts?

Back

To conduct photosynthesis, converting sunlight into chemical energy (glucose).

Front

What are glycoproteins?

Back

Proteins that have carbohydrate groups attached to them, often involved in cell recognition and signaling.

Front

What is the function of the nucleus in a cell?

Back

To store genetic material (DNA) and control cellular activities.