Biology (Semester One) Retention Assignment

Front

What organelle is responsible for Cellular Respiration?

Back

Mitochondria

Front

What does it mean that the cell membrane is selectively permeable?

Back

Certain things can enter while others cannot.

Front

What are nucleotides the monomers of?

Back

Nucleic Acids

Front

Which organelle makes proteins from amino acids?

Back

Ribosomes

Front

If the grasshopper were removed from the food web, which organism would be most affected?

Back

The shrew.

Front

What is the function of the chloroplast?

Back

Photosynthesis.

Front

What is the primary function of the cell membrane?

Back

To protect the cell and control what enters and exits.

Front

What are the three main parts of a nucleotide?

Back

A phosphate group, a sugar, and a nitrogenous base.

Front

What is the role of ribosomes in the cell?

Back

To synthesize proteins.

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.