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Bio1 MidTerm 2of2
study guide for Ross midterm 1st semester end of 1st term
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| 21. What should you do if you have a dull scalpel? | dispose of blade properly; replace with a new one |
| 22. What should you do if you come in contact with a live specimen? | wash hands thoroughly |
| 23. Name the factors that affect photosynthesis: | light, temperature, and carbon dioxide |
| 24. What substance is released by organisms undergoing cellular respiration? | carbon dioxide and water |
| 25. What organelle does cellular respiration occur in? | mitochondria |
| 26. What has to happen before mitosis begins? | chromosomes / DNA are copied |
| 27. What are some benefits of sexual reproduction? | genetic variation in populations allows for adaptation |
| Name the factors that affect photosynthesis: | movement of water from high- to low-concentration |
| 29. What are some differences in plant cell mitosis and animal cell mitosis? | plant cells form a cell plate; animal cells have centrioles and pinch in |
| 30. What happens at the beginning of prophase? | nuclear membrane disappears and chromosomes become visible |
| 31. What does meiosis do to the chromosome number of cells? | cuts it in half |
| 32. What happens in sexual reproduction? How is a zygote formed? | sperm and egg join in process of fertilization to form a zygote |
| 33. What is the result of asexual reproduction? | offspring that are genetically identical to the parent |
| 34. When is DNA replicated during the cell cycle? | during the "s" phase |
| 35. What are the phases of mitosis in order? | a) prophase; b) metaphase; c) anaphase; d) telophase |