AP Biology: Unit 2 Review

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What are lysosomes?

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Lysosomes are cell organelles responsible for digesting food, worn out organelles, and other cellular wastes.

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What is required for the movement of potassium into an animal cell?

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An energy source such as ATP is required for the movement of potassium into an animal cell.

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Which molecule moves through the lipid bilayer of a plasma membrane most rapidly?

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CO2 moves through the lipid bilayer of a plasma membrane most rapidly.

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What organelles produce ATP in the light and dark, respectively?

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Chloroplasts produce ATP in the light, while mitochondria produce ATP in the dark.

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What does the Smooth ER do?

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The Smooth Endoplasmic Reticulum (Smooth ER) is involved in lipid synthesis and detoxification processes.

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What is the function of mitochondria?

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Mitochondria are known as the powerhouse of the cell, generating ATP through cellular respiration.

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What is the role of chloroplasts?

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Chloroplasts are organelles that conduct photosynthesis, converting light energy into chemical energy.

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What is the structure of the plasma membrane?

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The plasma membrane is a phospholipid bilayer with embedded proteins, cholesterol, and carbohydrates.

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What is facilitated diffusion?

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Facilitated diffusion is the process of passive transport of molecules across a membrane via specific transmembrane integral proteins.

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What is osmosis?

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Osmosis is the diffusion of water across a selectively permeable membrane.