Biology Midterm Review

Front

What organelle is associated with photosynthesis?

Back

Chloroplast

Front

Which organelle is only found in a plant cell?

Back

Chloroplast

Front

What process do cells use to transport large molecules into the cell?

Back

Endocytosis

Front

What term describes the attraction of water to other substances?

Back

Adhesion

Front

Which living things do NOT use photosynthesis to make their own food?

Back

Animals

Front

What is the primary function of chloroplasts?

Back

To conduct photosynthesis and convert light energy into chemical energy.

Front

What is the difference between endocytosis and exocytosis?

Back

Endocytosis is the process of taking substances into the cell, while exocytosis is the process of expelling substances from the cell.

Front

Define osmosis.

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 mitochondria in a cell?

Back

Mitochondria are the powerhouses of the cell, generating ATP through cellular respiration.

Front

What is cohesion in the context of water molecules?

Back

Cohesion is the attraction between water molecules, which allows them to stick together.