HESI A2 Biology Study Guide: Questions & Answers: Updated A+ Score Guide

How many chromosomes do sperm and egg produce in meiosis? (Ans- 23 How many chromosomes do sperm and egg produce in mitosis? (Ans- 46 What helps the cell shape and cell to adapt? (Ans- cytoskeleton What gives the cell the ability to move and proper? (Ans- microtubules What is the main component of blood plasma? (Ans- water What is the first step in metabolism of food to cellular energy? (Ans- glycolysis What drives the cell/ pushes it forward? (Ans- propulsion All humans have how many pairs of chromosomes? (Ans- 23 pairs The plasma membrane is made of/ composed of what? (Ans- lipids, proteins, and carbohydrates What organelle is responsible for packaging, processing, and shipping? (Ans- Golgi Apparatus Plant cells have what organelle that functions as storage, waste disposal, and protection? (Ans- vacuoles What is the site of cellular respiration? (eukaryotic cells) (Ans- mitochondria What are plasma membranes mostly made of? (Ans- lipids What is the magnification of an ocular lens on a microscope? (Ans- 10x What part of the microscope is the side going to be placed on? (Ans- stage What holds the genetic code for each person? (Ans- DNA What is DNA made of? (Ans- nucleotides is the most important component of the cell, contributing to protection, communication, and the passage of substances into and out the cell. (Ans- The cellular membrane the plasma membrane is made of how many phospholipid layers? (Ans- 2 The mRNA strand is what DNA s