CBA #2 Lots-O-Questions REVIEW!

Front

What organelle is responsible for the rise in body temperature when we get sick?

Back

Mitochondria

Front

What is the term for a three-nucleotide sequence that codes for an amino acid?

Back

Codon

Front

What type of cellular transport is represented by facilitated diffusion?

Back

Facilitated Diffusion

Front

What is a shared function of carbohydrates and lipids in a cell?

Back

Energy production

Front

Why is it important to replicate DNA before a cell divides in mitosis?

Back

To ensure genetic information is transferred into daughter cells.

Front

What is the primary function of mitochondria in a cell?

Back

To produce energy (ATP) through cellular respiration.

Front

Define osmosis.

Back

The movement of water molecules across a semipermeable membrane from an area of lower solute concentration to an area of higher solute concentration.

Front

What is the role of ribosomes in a cell?

Back

To synthesize proteins by translating messenger RNA.

Front

What is the difference between active transport and passive transport?

Back

Active transport requires energy to move substances against their concentration gradient, while passive transport does not.

Front

What is a Venn Diagram used for in biology?

Back

To compare and contrast different biological concepts or organisms.