Biology Midterm Review

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What is the primary function of the nucleus in a eukaryotic cell?

Back

Storing genetic information.

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What is the difference between aerobic and anaerobic environments?

Back

Aerobic uses oxygen and anaerobic does not.

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What gas is released during fermentation by yeast?

Back

Carbon dioxide.

Front

Which organelle is responsible for photosynthesis?

Back

Chloroplasts.

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Which of the following is NOT a component of a cell membrane?

Back

Nucleic acids.

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What is the function of mitochondria in a cell?

Back

Energy production through cellular respiration.

Front

Define osmosis in biological terms.

Back

The movement of water molecules through a selectively permeable 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

Protein synthesis.

Front

What is the function of the cell membrane?

Back

To protect the cell and regulate what enters and exits.

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What is the difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?

Back

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