Cell Biology Fundamentals

Choose a study mode

Play Quiz
Study Flashcards
Spaced Repetition
Chat to Lesson

Podcast

Play an AI-generated podcast conversation about this lesson

Questions and Answers

What is the main function of the mitochondria in a cell?

  • To generate energy for the cell (correct)
  • To synthesize proteins
  • To control the activities of the cell
  • To store genetic information

What is the primary function of the cell wall in plant cells?

  • To provide rigid support and protection (correct)
  • To provide movement and structure
  • To synthesize proteins
  • To control what enters and leaves the cell

What is the main difference between biotic and abiotic factors in an ecosystem?

  • Biotic factors are found only in water, abiotic factors are found only on land
  • Biotic factors are living, abiotic factors are non-living (correct)
  • Biotic factors are found only on land, abiotic factors are found only in water
  • Biotic factors are non-living, abiotic factors are living

What happens to energy as it moves from one trophic level to the next?

<p>It decreases by 10% (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of the nucleus in a cell?

<p>To control the activities of the cell (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the process of breaking down substances into simpler substances for energy?

<p>Cellular respiration (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What type of relationship is it when one organism benefits and the other is neither harmed nor helped?

<p>Commensalism (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How are recessive traits represented?

<p>With lowercase letters (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the stage of mitosis where chromosomes line up at the center of the cell?

<p>Metaphase (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the removal of forest?

<p>Deforestation (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the maintenance of a stable internal environment?

<p>Homeostasis (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the type of cell division that results in four daughter cells with the same number of chromosomes as the parent cell?

<p>Meiosis (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards are hidden until you start studying

Study Notes

Cell Theory

  • Cells are the basic units of structure and function in living things
  • Cells come from other cells
  • All living things are made up of cells

Cell Types

  • Prokaryotic cells: cells with no nucleus
  • Eukaryotic cells: cells with a true nucleus

Cell Structures and Functions

  • Mitochondria: powerhouse of the cell
  • Nucleus: control center of the cell
  • Cell membrane: semi-permeable membrane that controls what enters and leaves the cell
  • Cell wall: rigid wall outside the cell membrane in plant cells
  • Ribosomes: produce proteins
  • Chloroplasts: contain chlorophyll, responsible for photosynthesis
  • Vacuole: storage tanks

Organ Systems

  • Circulatory system: circulates blood and oxygen throughout the body
  • Digestive system: breaks down food for the body to absorb
  • Respiratory system: takes in oxygen and releases carbon dioxide
  • Muscular system: provides movement, digestion, etc.
  • Skeletal system: provides support and structure
  • Nervous system: transmits messages and processes information

Ecosystems

  • Biotic factors: living things
  • Abiotic factors: non-living things
  • Rule of 10: 10% energy loss at each trophic level

Energy Production

  • Photosynthesis: process of making energy from sunlight
  • Cellular respiration: process of breaking down substances into simpler substances for energy

Relationships

  • Mutualism: both organisms benefit
  • Commensalism: one organism benefits, the other is neither harmed nor helped
  • Parasitism: one organism benefits, the other is harmed

Genetics

  • Dominant traits: represented by capital letters, cover recessive traits
  • Recessive traits: represented by lowercase letters, only show if two recessive alleles are present
  • Genetic mutation: changes to genetic material that results in disorders

Cell Division and Genetics Terms

  • Deforestation: removal of forest
  • Succession: primary and secondary
  • Prophase: prepare/first stage of mitosis
  • Metaphase: middle/second stage of mitosis
  • Anaphase: apart/third phase of mitosis
  • Telophase: two/fourth stage of mitosis
  • Mitosis: division of normal body cells, interphase, PMAT, cytokinesis
  • Meiosis: division of sex cells
  • Cytokinesis: division of cytoplasm
  • Prokaryotic: no nucleus
  • Eukaryotic: has a nucleus
  • Homeostasis: maintenance of stable internal environment
  • Stimulus: something that causes a response
  • Response: reaction caused by a stimulus

Studying That Suits You

Use AI to generate personalized quizzes and flashcards to suit your learning preferences.

Quiz Team

More Like This

Use Quizgecko on...
Browser
Browser