Flashcards on Fundamental Biology Concepts
Fundamental Biology Concepts: A Student's Comprehensive Guide
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Cell Biology
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Card 1
Question: What is the function of the nucleus in a cell?
Answer: Controls cell activities and contains DNA.
Card 2
Question: What are chromosomes and what do they do?
Answer: Chromosomes are DNA structures that carry genetic information and contain genes.
Card 3
Question: What is DNA and two of its functions?
Answer: DNA is the molecule carrying genetic information and it controls protein production.
Card 4
Question: Which cells contain chloroplasts and what is their function?
Answer: Chloroplasts are found in plant cells and are the site of photosynthesis; they contain chlorophyll and may contain starch grains.
Card 5
Question: What is chlorophyll and its role?
Answer: Chlorophyll is a green pigment that absorbs light energy for photosynthesis.
Card 6
Question: Where are mitochondria found and what is their function?
Answer: Mitochondria are found in animal and plant cells and are the site of aerobic respiration, releasing energy from glucose.
Card 7
Question: What does it indicate if a cell contains many mitochondria? Give an example.
Answer: Cells needing lots of energy contain many mitochondria; example: muscle cells.
Card 8
Question: Where are ribosomes found and what is their function?
Answer: Ribosomes are found in animal cells, plant cells, and bacteria; they are the site of protein synthesis (make proteins).
Card 9
Question: List the structural features that both animal and plant cells share.
Answer: Both have a cell membrane, cytoplasm, nucleus, mitochondria, and ribosomes.
Card 10
Question: Name the cell structures that plant cells have but animal cells do not (from this content).
Answer: Cell wall, chloroplasts, and a large vacuole.