50 Questions
Which type of cells have membrane-bound organelles?
Eukaryotic cells
What is the function of Lysosomes in a cell?
Breaking down harmful substances
Which organelle is responsible for making proteins in a cell?
Ribosome
What is the primary function of Mitochondria in a cell?
Breaking down glucose to produce ATP
What is the function of Chloroplasts in plant cells?
Using light to produce glucose during photosynthesis
What is the main purpose of cell division in body/somatic cells?
To grow and repair
What is the longest phase of the cell cycle?
Interphase
During which stage of mitosis do the spindle fibers form?
Prophase
What happens to the nuclear membrane during prophase?
It dissolves
What is the result of cytokinesis?
Two identical cells
What is the byproduct of the Light-Dependent Reaction in photosynthesis?
Oxygen
In which part of the cell does the Light-Independent Reaction take place?
Stroma
What is the net result of the equation 6CO₂ + 6H₂O → C6H12O6 + 6O₂?
Photosynthesis
Which type of fermentation occurs in yeast and produces alcohol and ATP?
Alcohol Fermentation
What is the first step in Anaerobic Cellular Respiration?
Glycolysis
During DNA replication, what is the function of DNA primase?
To synthesize RNA primers
Where does the Krebs/Citric Acid Cycle take place?
mitochondrial matrix
What is the orientation of the lagging strand during DNA replication?
3' to 5'
What is the byproduct of the Electron Transport Chain?
O₂ and lots of ATP
What is the role of DNA ligase in DNA replication?
To seal the gaps between Okazaki fragments
What percentage of energy is available to Tertiary Consumers in a trophic pyramid?
0.1%
During DNA replication, what is the function of Helicase?
To unwind the double helix
What is the result of energy devolution in a trophic pyramid?
Energy is lost at each level
In which phase of the cell cycle does DNA replication occur?
S-phase
In which stage of cellular respiration does glycolysis occur?
Anaerobic
What is the primary function of the cell membrane?
To regulate what enters and leaves the cell
Which type of cell division involves the fusion of gametes?
Meiosis
Where does the Light-Independent Reaction of photosynthesis take place?
Chloroplasts
What is the function of the vacuole in a cell?
To store substances
What is the function of the cytoplasm in a cell?
To hold organelles in place
During which stage of the cell cycle does the cell grow and make proteins?
G₁
What happens to the DNA during prophase?
It condenses into chromatids
What is the result of telophase?
The nuclear membrane reforms
What is the purpose of spindle fibers in mitosis?
To line up the chromosomes in the middle of the cell
What is the final stage of the cell cycle?
Cytokinesis
What is the primary function of carbohydrates in the body?
Short term energy use
What is the hypothesis of the experiment involving fish and caffeine?
If soda is added to a fish bowl, then the fish's breathing rate will increase.
What is the location of the Electron Transport Chain?
Inner membrane of mitochondria
What is the function of proteins in the body?
They run the body
What is the energy yield of carbohydrates per gram?
4 cals/g
What is the end product of the Electron Transport Chain?
H₂O and lots of ATP
What is the function of nucleic acids in the body?
Informational molecules
What percentage of energy is available to Primary Consumers in a trophic pyramid?
10%
What is the result of energy devolution in a trophic pyramid?
Energy decreases as you move up the pyramid
What is the first step in Anaerobic Cellular Respiration?
Glycolysis
What is the definition of an independent variable in an experiment?
Something you can control in an experiment
What is the function of a control group in an experiment?
To provide a standard against which to compare the experimental group
What is a hypothesis in the context of scientific investigations?
A testable prediction of a relationship between variables
What is the dependent variable in an experiment?
Something affected by the independent variable
What is an example of a constant in an experiment?
Something that stays consistent through all experiments
Test your knowledge of cell biology! This quiz covers the differences between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells, including their structures, functions, and examples. Learn about the characteristics of each type of cell and how they reproduce.
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