Flashcards: Fundamentals of Cell and Human Biology — 15 cards

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1Question

Cell membrane — role?

Answer

Controls substance entry and exit.

2Question

Cell membrane — role?

Answer

Controls substance entry and exit.

3Question

Gene — function?

Answer

Codes for specific proteins or traits.

4Question

Nucleus — function?

Answer

Contains genetic material, regulates activities.

5Question

Mitochondria — role?

Answer

Produce ATP via aerobic respiration.

6Question

Ribosomes — function?

Answer

Synthesizes proteins.

7Question

Endoplasmic reticulum — division?

Answer

Rough has ribosomes, smooth does not.

8Question

Gene — definition?

Answer

Codes for a specific protein or trait.

9Question

Genotype — what?

Answer

Genetic makeup of an organism.

10Question

Phenotype — what?

Answer

Observable traits of an organism.

11Question

Differentiate — DNA and RNA?

Answer

DNA stores genetic info, RNA synthesizes proteins.

12Question

Enzymes — role?

Answer

Accelerate biochemical reactions.

13Question

Cell specialization — example?

Answer

Nerve cells transmit signals.

14Question

Types — human body systems?

Answer

Circulatory, respiratory, digestive, etc.

15Question

Passive transport — types?

Answer

Diffusion, osmosis, facilitated diffusion.

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