Biology 1104 Midterm Questions With Complete Solutions
a cell structure that digests substances brought into cell and
destroys old parts of cells. Correct Answer lysosome
A form of diffusion in which the molecules pass through a
protein instead of between the phospholipids is called ________.
Correct Answer facilitated diffusion
a genetic trait that helps an organism survive and reproduce in
its environment Correct Answer adaptive trait
A group of organs in the body that have a common function
make up a(n) ________. Correct Answer organ system
a molecule capable of storing energy in its phosphate-to-
phosphate bonds; produced along with water at the end of
normal cellular respiration. Correct Answer ATP
a neural atom must contain _____ Correct Answer an equal
number of protons and electrons.
a process that causes a three-dimensional protein to change
shape, resulting in the loss of biological function. Correct
Answer denaturation
a pure form of matter that cannot be broken down to complete
forms. Correct Answer element
a statement such as "if the human body temperate increases to a
certain level, then critical proteins will be denatured" would
, most likely be associated with _____ Correct Answer seductive
reasoning
a substance consists of weak acids or bases designed to maintain
a specific pH of a solution within a cell or a biological system.
which of the following describes this substance ? Correct
Answer buffer
a substance in which other substances are dissolved is known as
a(n) Correct Answer solvent
a substance made up of two or more elements whose properties
are usually different from those of either of the two original
substances. Correct Answer compound
a testable explanation for an observation Correct Answer
hypothesis
a well-supported explanation for a particular scientific
phenomenon Correct Answer theory
an anaerobic metabolic process that converts sugar to acids,
gases, or alcohol; in humans it occurs in the cytoplasm and
produces 2 ATP and substantial amounts of lactic acid as a
waste product. Correct Answer fermentation
an element with more or fewer neurons than the same element as
it appears on the periodic table is known as which of the
following ? Correct Answer isotope
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