Semester 1 Practice Flashcard

Front

What is the process where one cell forms two identical daughter cells?

Back

Cell division (mitosis)

Front

Which organism has the most amount of energy available in an energy pyramid?

Back

Producers

Front

Where would you most likely find water molecules in a given diagram?

Back

A and C

Front

What molecule is responsible for increasing the fluidity of the membrane?

Back

Cholesterols

Front

Where does the energy for an ecosystem originally come from?

Back

Sunlight

Front

What is the term for the series of events that a cell goes through as it grows and divides?

Back

Cell cycle

Front

What is the primary role of producers in an ecosystem?

Back

To convert sunlight into energy through photosynthesis.

Front

What is the function of glycolipids in the cell membrane?

Back

To provide stability and facilitate cell recognition.

Front

What is the role of aquaporins in cells?

Back

To facilitate the transport of water across the cell membrane.

Front

What is the difference between herbivores and carnivores in an energy pyramid?

Back

Herbivores are primary consumers that eat producers, while carnivores are secondary or tertiary consumers that eat other consumers.