Biology Semester 1 Midterm

Front

What organelle produces the energy a cell needs to carry out its function?

Back

Mitochondria

Front

What is the optimal temperature for enzyme activity based on a given graph?

Back

30°C

Front

What do we call it when many organ systems work together?

Back

Organism

Front

What is the term for the reactant that binds to an enzyme?

Back

Substrate

Front

Which macromolecule is used as our main source of energy?

Back

Carbohydrates

Front

What is the function of the Golgi apparatus in a cell?

Back

Modifies, sorts, and packages proteins and lipids for secretion or delivery to other organelles.

Front

What is the role of the nucleus in a cell?

Back

It houses the cell's genetic material (DNA) and controls cellular activities.

Front

What are the building blocks of proteins?

Back

Amino acids.

Front

What is the primary function of lipids in the body?

Back

Energy storage, insulation, and making up cell membranes.

Front

What is the process by which plants convert sunlight into chemical energy?

Back

Photosynthesis.