PAX Biology Flashcards
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Which organelle is known as the 'powerhouse of the cell'?
Answer: Mitochondria
Mitochondria produce ATP through cellular respiration, providing the cell with energy.
What is the function of red blood cells (erythrocytes)?
Answer: Transport oxygen
Red blood cells contain hemoglobin, which binds oxygen and transports it throughout the body.
Which type of cell division produces gametes (sex cells)?
Answer: Meiosis
Meiosis is the specialized cell division that produces haploid gametes (sperm and eggs) with half the normal chromosome number.
What is the role of DNA in a cell?
Answer: Store genetic information
DNA stores the genetic blueprint that directs the synthesis of proteins and controls cell functions.
Which of the following is NOT a function of the liver?
Answer: Pumping blood
Pumping blood is the function of the heart; the liver detoxifies, produces bile, and stores glycogen.
What type of tissue covers body surfaces and lines internal organs?
Answer: Epithelial tissue
Epithelial tissue forms the outer covering of the body and the lining of internal cavities and organs.
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