Sanders Biology First Semester Assessment

Front

Which nucleotides pair with one another in DNA?

Back

Thymine pairs with Adenine.

Front

What is thermoregulation an example of?

Back

Negative feedback, because it moves the temperature back toward the set point.

Front

What is the monomer of DNA?

Back

Nucleotides.

Front

Which cell type has the highest rate of mitosis?

Back

A cell in the lining of the intestine.

Front

What are the four main types of nucleotides in DNA?

Back

Adenine, Thymine, Cytosine, Guanine.

Front

What is the function of DNA?

Back

To store and transmit genetic information.

Front

What is the structure of DNA?

Back

A double helix formed by two strands of nucleotides.

Front

What is the role of enzymes in biological reactions?

Back

To speed up the reactions by lowering the activation energy.

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.

Front

What is the process of mitosis?

Back

The process of cell division that results in two identical daughter cells.