Midterm Practice

Front

How many alleles does each parent contribute in a Punnett Square?

Back

One allele per gene.

Front

What organelle is responsible for cell respiration and the creation of energy from stored sugar?

Back

Mitochondria.

Front

What moves into and out of the cell through osmosis?

Back

Water.

Front

What type of cell is characterized by having a nucleus?

Back

Eukaryote.

Front

What is the process by which a cell divides into two new daughter cells?

Back

Cell Division.

Front

What is the basic unit of life?

Back

Cell.

Front

What is the function of ribosomes in a cell?

Back

Protein synthesis.

Front

What is the semi-permeable membrane surrounding a cell called?

Back

Cell membrane.

Front

What is the genetic material found in cells?

Back

DNA.

Front

What process do plants use to convert sunlight into energy?

Back

Photosynthesis.