Biology 1 Learning Strategies Semester Exam

Front

What is a trait that is expressed if one copy of the allele is present?

Back

Dominant trait

Front

In which phase does the cell spend most of its life?

Back

Interphase

Front

What structure is only present in plant cells and some prokaryotic cells that helps maintain cell shape?

Back

Cell Wall

Front

What does it mean if a cell is considered eukaryotic?

Back

It has a nucleus, and the DNA is inside the nucleus.

Front

What is the correct order of the stages of mitosis?

Back

Prophase, Metaphase, Anaphase, Telophase

Front

Define 'allele'.

Back

An allele is a variant form of a gene.

Front

What is the function of the plasma membrane?

Back

It regulates what enters and leaves the cell.

Front

What is the difference between a dominant trait and a recessive trait?

Back

A dominant trait is expressed with one allele, while a recessive trait requires two alleles to be expressed.

Front

What are the main stages of the cell cycle?

Back

Interphase, Mitosis, Cytokinesis.

Front

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

Back

It houses the cell's DNA and controls cellular activities.