Biology STAAR Study Guide ACTUAL UPDATED Exam Questions and CORRECT Answers

Biology STAAR Study Guide ACTUAL
UPDATED Exam Questions and
CORRECT Answers
Cell - CORRECT ANSWER - Basic unit of life performing all organism functions



Organelles - CORRECT ANSWER - Specialized cell parts surrounded by a membrane



Prokaryotic Cells - CORRECT ANSWER - Cells lacking a nucleus and organelles



Eukaryotic Cells - CORRECT ANSWER - Cells with organelles and a nucleus



Homeostasis - CORRECT ANSWER - Processes maintaining constant cell conditions



Cellular Respiration - CORRECT ANSWER - Process converting sugars into cellular
energy


Diffusion - CORRECT ANSWER - Passive transport of molecules in/out of cells



Active Transport - CORRECT ANSWER - Energy-requiring movement of molecules
against diffusion


Photosynthesis - CORRECT ANSWER - Process converting sunlight into sugars in plant
cells


Viruses - CORRECT ANSWER - Simple structures needing host cells to reproduce

, Differentiation - CORRECT ANSWER - Process where cells develop specialized
structures/functions


Cell Cycle - CORRECT ANSWER - Identifiable stages of cell growth and division



Specialized Cells - CORRECT ANSWER - Cells with specific structures/functions for
roles


DNA - CORRECT ANSWER - Genetic material containing instructions for cells



RNA - CORRECT ANSWER - Intermediary between DNA and protein synthesis



Carbohydrates - CORRECT ANSWER - Fuel molecules for metabolic processes



Lipids - CORRECT ANSWER - Insoluble molecules important in cell membranes



Proteins - CORRECT ANSWER - Large molecules containing nitrogen,
structures/enzymes


Nucleic Acids - CORRECT ANSWER - Chains of nucleotides responsible for heredity



Genetics - CORRECT ANSWER - Study of DNA's role in passing traits to offspring



Mendelian Genetics - CORRECT ANSWER - Study of inherited trait mechanisms



Genetic Code - CORRECT ANSWER - Sequence of DNA bases specifying protein
structure