Biology Flashcards
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Which organelle is known as the 'powerhouse of the cell' because it produces ATP?
Answer: Mitochondria
The mitochondria carry out cellular respiration to produce ATP, the cell's primary energy molecule.
What is the correct order of biological organization from smallest to largest?
Answer: Cell → Tissue → Organ → Organ System → Organism
Biological organization proceeds from cell → tissue → organ → organ system → organism.
Which process do plants use to convert sunlight into glucose?
Answer: Photosynthesis
Photosynthesis uses light energy, water, and carbon dioxide to produce glucose and oxygen in plant cells.
DNA replication ensures that each new cell receives:
Answer: An identical copy of the original DNA
DNA replication produces two identical copies so each daughter cell receives a full, identical set of DNA.
Which base pairs with adenine (A) in a DNA molecule?
Answer: Thymine
In DNA, adenine always pairs with thymine (A-T), while guanine pairs with cytosine (G-C).
What is the primary function of the cell membrane?
Answer: To regulate what enters and exits the cell
The cell membrane is selectively permeable and controls the movement of substances into and out of the cell.
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