HESI A2 Biology (V1) - Study Guide 1 Questions and Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified

HESI A2 Biology (V1) - Study Guide 1 Questions and Answers | Latest Version | 2025/2026 | Correct & Verified What part of the cell membrane is hydrophobic? The lipid tails What is the term for a solution that causes water to leave the cell? Hypertonic solution What is the term for a solution that causes water to enter the cell? Hypotonic solution What is the term for a solution with equal concentration inside and outside the cell? Isotonic solution What is the end product of glycolysis? Pyruvate 2 What gas is required for aerobic cellular respiration? Oxygen What gas is released during photosynthesis? Oxygen What is the main purpose of mitosis in multicellular organisms? Growth and repair What is the main purpose of meiosis? Production of gametes How many chromosomes are in a normal human somatic cell? 46 How many chromosomes are in a normal human gamete? 23 3 What term describes the physical appearance of an organism’s traits? Phenotype What term describes the genetic makeup of an organism? Genotype Who is considered the father of genetics? Gregor Mendel What is the law that states alleles separate during gamete formation? Law of segregation What is the law that states alleles for different traits assort independently? Law of independent assortment What is the organelle that provides structural support in plant cells? Cell wall 4 What is the basic structural and functional unit of life? The cell What organelle is known as the powerhouse of the cell? Mitochondria What type of transport requires energy to move molecules across a membrane? Active transport What molecule carries genetic information in the cell? DNA What process results in the production of two identical