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What is the role of the plasma membrane in a cell?
What is the role of the plasma membrane in a cell?
- To synthesize proteins.
- To store genetic information.
- To produce energy for the cell.
- To control what enters and exits the cell. (correct)
Activation energy is the maximum amount of energy needed for a chemical reaction to occur.
Activation energy is the maximum amount of energy needed for a chemical reaction to occur.
False (B)
What field of study involves analyzing the flow and transformation of energy in the universe?
What field of study involves analyzing the flow and transformation of energy in the universe?
Thermodynamics
_________ are colored molecules that absorb light.
_________ are colored molecules that absorb light.
Match the cell type with its description:
Match the cell type with its description:
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of prokaryotic cells?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of prokaryotic cells?
Eukaryotic cells are generally smaller than prokaryotic cells.
Eukaryotic cells are generally smaller than prokaryotic cells.
What is the general term for reactions constructing molecules?
What is the general term for reactions constructing molecules?
The products of photosynthesis are glucose and _________.
The products of photosynthesis are glucose and _________.
Match the organelle with its role in cellular respiration:
Match the organelle with its role in cellular respiration:
In what organelle does photosynthesis take place?
In what organelle does photosynthesis take place?
Cellular respiration is an anabolic pathway.
Cellular respiration is an anabolic pathway.
What three products are produced by cellular respiration?
What three products are produced by cellular respiration?
The membrane enclosing a cell is called a __________.
The membrane enclosing a cell is called a __________.
Match the type of reaction with the product
Match the type of reaction with the product
What substance contains DNA, and is also contained inside an enveloped nucleus?
What substance contains DNA, and is also contained inside an enveloped nucleus?
Prokaryotic cells are enclosed by a membrane.
Prokaryotic cells are enclosed by a membrane.
What barrier enables regulation and control of what enters and exits the cell?
What barrier enables regulation and control of what enters and exits the cell?
The minimum amount of energy required to perform a chemical reaction is called ________.
The minimum amount of energy required to perform a chemical reaction is called ________.
Match the type of cell with its corresponding size.
Match the type of cell with its corresponding size.
Flashcards
Plasma Membrane
Plasma Membrane
Membrane that helps control what enters and exits the cell.
Activation Energy
Activation Energy
Minimum amount of energy required for a chemical reaction to occur.
Thermodynamics
Thermodynamics
The study of energy flow and its transformations in the universe.
Pigments
Pigments
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Prokaryotic Cell
Prokaryotic Cell
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Eukaryotic Cell
Eukaryotic Cell
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Photosynthesis
Photosynthesis
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Cellular respiration
Cellular respiration
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Chloroplast
Chloroplast
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Photosynthesis Metabolic pathway
Photosynthesis Metabolic pathway
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Photosynthesis Products
Photosynthesis Products
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Mitochondria
Mitochondria
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Cellular Respiration Metabolic Pathway
Cellular Respiration Metabolic Pathway
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Cellular Respiration Products
Cellular Respiration Products
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Study Notes
- Some terms:
Plasma Membrane
- Barrier that helps regulate what enters and exits the cell.
Activation Energy
- Minimum amount of energy required for a chemical reaction to occur.
Thermodynamics
- It is the study of the flow of energy and its transformations in the universe.
Pigments
- Colored molecules that absorb light
Types of Basic Cells
Prokaryotic Cells
- Small in size
- Lacks a nucleus
- Organelles do not contain DNA
- Surrounded by membranes
Eukaryotic Cells
- Large in size
- Contains a nucleus
- Organelles are surrounded by membranes
Photosynthesis and Cellular Respiration:
Photosynthesis
- Takes place in chloroplasts
- Anabolic Pathway
- Resulting substances: glucose + oxygen
Cellular respiration
- Mitochondria
- Catabolic pathway
- Water + carbon dioxide + energy outcome
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