Biology Final VOCABULARY

Front

What organelle transfers energy stored in organic compounds (glucose) to molecules of ATP?

Back

Mitochondria

Front

What is an informed prediction of experimental results that must be testable?

Back

Hypothesis

Front

What term describes a solution that is the same concentration as the cell?

Back

Isotonic

Front

What is a statement using prior knowledge and experience to interpret information?

Back

Inference

Front

What is an aqueous (liquid) mixture with a substance dissolved in it?

Back

Solution

Front

What is the process by which cells convert glucose into energy?

Back

Cellular respiration

Front

What term describes a solution with a higher concentration of solutes compared to the cell?

Back

Hypertonic

Front

What term describes a solution with a lower concentration of solutes compared to the cell?

Back

Hypotonic

Front

What is the basic unit of life?

Back

Cell

Front

What is the term for the semi-permeable barrier surrounding the cell?

Back

Cell membrane