Biology EOC Review Slides

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What is the hereditary molecule for all living organisms?

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Nucleic Acid

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What organelle is responsible for protein synthesis?

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Ribosome

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What is the primary source of energy in an ecosystem?

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Sun

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What process results in 4 daughter cells with half the number of chromosomes of the parent cell?

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Meiosis

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What type of mutation does not affect the protein produced?

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Silent Mutation

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What are the two main types of nucleic acids?

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DNA and RNA

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What is the function of ribosomes in a cell?

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To synthesize proteins by translating mRNA.

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What is the role of the sun in an ecosystem?

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It provides the energy necessary for photosynthesis, which supports the food chain.

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What is the difference between mitosis and meiosis?

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Mitosis results in two identical daughter cells, while meiosis results in four genetically diverse daughter cells.

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What is a point mutation?

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A change in a single nucleotide in the DNA sequence.