CAST Life Science Vocab Review 1

Front

What is the basic unit of life in all living organisms?

Back

Cell

Front

Which term describes the process by which plants convert sunlight into energy?

Back

Photosynthesis

Front

What is the primary molecule that carries genetic information in most organisms?

Back

DNA

Front

Which organelle is known as the "powerhouse" of the cell?

Back

Mitochondrion

Front

What term describes a group of similar cells that perform a specific function?

Back

Tissue

Front

Which macromolecule serves as the main source of energy for the body?

Back

Carbohydrates

Front

Term for organisms that can make their own food

Back

Autotrophs

Front

What type of bond is formed when atoms share electrons?

Back

Covalent bond

Front

Do enzymes speed up chemical reactions in the body without being consumed?

Back

True

Front

Osmosis refers to the diffusion of water across a selectively permeable membrane.

Back

True