Fall Semester Exam Review #4

Front

An oak tree performs photosynthesis in organelles called __________.

Back

chloroplasts

Front

Which of the following structures serves as the cell's boundary from its environment?

Back

cell membrane

Front

During which stage of the cell cycle does the cell duplicate its DNA?

Back

S stage

Front

Prokaryotes lack __________.

Back

a nucleus

Front

If a cell with 36 chromosomes undergoes MITOSIS, how many chromosomes will each of the two new cells have?

Back

36

Front

What is the function of chloroplasts in plant cells?

Back

Chloroplasts are responsible for photosynthesis, converting light energy into chemical energy.

Front

What is the role of the cell membrane?

Back

The cell membrane regulates what enters and exits the cell, providing protection and support.

Front

What happens during the G1 stage of the cell cycle?

Back

During the G1 stage, the cell grows and synthesizes proteins necessary for DNA replication.

Front

What is the main difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?

Back

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

Front

What is the purpose of mitosis?

Back

Mitosis is the process of cell division that results in two genetically identical daughter cells.