Biology Midterm Practice 2

Front

What happens to a cell in a hypotonic solution?

Back

Water moves into the cell, causing the cell to lyse or swell.

Front

What occurs during the second step of the lock-and-key model of enzyme function?

Back

The enzyme is breaking bonds in the substrate.

Front

What organelle is found in eukaryotic cells but not in prokaryotic cells?

Back

Nucleus.

Front

What do plant cells take in to make their own food through photosynthesis?

Back

Carbon dioxide and water.

Front

Which tool provides the most precise measurement of liquid volume?

Back

Graduated cylinder.

Front

Define hypotonic solution.

Back

A solution with a lower concentration of solutes compared to the inside of a cell.

Front

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

Back

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

Front

Explain the process of photosynthesis in plants.

Back

Plants convert carbon dioxide and water into glucose and oxygen using sunlight.

Front

What is the role of enzymes in biological reactions?

Back

Enzymes act as catalysts to speed up chemical reactions by lowering activation energy.

Front

What is the difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?

Back

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