Bio Staar Review

Front

Cells with a nucleus and membrane-bound organelles are called _____________.

Back

Eukaryotes

Front

Identify Bird X using the dichotomous key: _____________.

Back

Camarhynchus

Front

When Grey fur is dominant to brown fur, the Genotypic Ratio for the cross between a heterozygous mouse and a brown mouse is _____________.

Back

GG 0:Gg 2:gg 1

Front

This cell part is in ALL cells. It is the gel-like fluid that fills empty space in the cell: _____________.

Back

Cytoplasm

Front

Which biomolecule is found in fats, oils, and waxes and is a source of long-term energy? _____________.

Back

Lipids

Front

What is the function of the nucleus in a cell? _____________.

Back

The nucleus controls cell activities and contains genetic material.

Front

Define prokaryotes. _____________.

Back

Prokaryotes are single-celled organisms that lack a nucleus and membrane-bound organelles.

Front

What is the role of chloroplasts in plant cells? _____________.

Back

Chloroplasts are responsible for photosynthesis, converting sunlight into energy.

Front

What is a genotype? _____________.

Back

A genotype is the genetic makeup of an organism, represented by alleles.

Front

What is the difference between dominant and recessive traits? _____________.

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Dominant traits are expressed when at least one dominant allele is present; recessive traits are expressed only when two recessive alleles are present.