MDCAT • NUMS • PMDC
COLOR FLASHCARDS — VOLUME 4
40 Original Quick-Revision Cards
Study tip: Answer from memory first, then check the answer.
FLASHCARD 1 • BIOLOGY
Q: What is the role of the rough endoplasmic reticulum?
✓ ANSWER: It helps synthesize and transport proteins, especially those destined for secretion or
membranes.
FLASHCARD 2 • BIOLOGY
Q: What is the main function of the Golgi apparatus?
✓ ANSWER: It modifies, sorts, and packages proteins and lipids.
FLASHCARD 3 • BIOLOGY
Q: What do lysosomes contain?
✓ ANSWER: Digestive enzymes that break down cellular materials.
FLASHCARD 4 • BIOLOGY
Q: What is the function of vacuoles in plant cells?
✓ ANSWER: They store substances and help maintain cell turgor.
FLASHCARD 5 • BIOLOGY
Q: What is a tissue?
✓ ANSWER: A group of similar cells working together to perform a particular function.
FLASHCARD 6 • BIOLOGY
Q: What is an organ?
✓ ANSWER: A structure made of different tissues working together for specific functions.
FLASHCARD 7 • BIOLOGY
, Q: What is an organ system?
✓ ANSWER: A group of organs that work together to perform major body functions.
FLASHCARD 8 • BIOLOGY
Q: What is the main function of the circulatory system?
✓ ANSWER: To transport substances such as oxygen, nutrients, hormones, and wastes.
FLASHCARD 9 • BIOLOGY
Q: What is the main site of gas exchange in human lungs?
✓ ANSWER: The alveoli.
FLASHCARD 10 • BIOLOGY
Q: What is the main function of hemoglobin?
✓ ANSWER: It transports oxygen and contributes to carbon dioxide transport.
COLOR FLASHCARDS — VOLUME 4
40 Original Quick-Revision Cards
Study tip: Answer from memory first, then check the answer.
FLASHCARD 1 • BIOLOGY
Q: What is the role of the rough endoplasmic reticulum?
✓ ANSWER: It helps synthesize and transport proteins, especially those destined for secretion or
membranes.
FLASHCARD 2 • BIOLOGY
Q: What is the main function of the Golgi apparatus?
✓ ANSWER: It modifies, sorts, and packages proteins and lipids.
FLASHCARD 3 • BIOLOGY
Q: What do lysosomes contain?
✓ ANSWER: Digestive enzymes that break down cellular materials.
FLASHCARD 4 • BIOLOGY
Q: What is the function of vacuoles in plant cells?
✓ ANSWER: They store substances and help maintain cell turgor.
FLASHCARD 5 • BIOLOGY
Q: What is a tissue?
✓ ANSWER: A group of similar cells working together to perform a particular function.
FLASHCARD 6 • BIOLOGY
Q: What is an organ?
✓ ANSWER: A structure made of different tissues working together for specific functions.
FLASHCARD 7 • BIOLOGY
, Q: What is an organ system?
✓ ANSWER: A group of organs that work together to perform major body functions.
FLASHCARD 8 • BIOLOGY
Q: What is the main function of the circulatory system?
✓ ANSWER: To transport substances such as oxygen, nutrients, hormones, and wastes.
FLASHCARD 9 • BIOLOGY
Q: What is the main site of gas exchange in human lungs?
✓ ANSWER: The alveoli.
FLASHCARD 10 • BIOLOGY
Q: What is the main function of hemoglobin?
✓ ANSWER: It transports oxygen and contributes to carbon dioxide transport.
