Mid-Term Prep

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What is photosynthesis?

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Photosynthesis is the process by which green plants, algae, and some bacteria convert light energy, usually from the sun, into chemical energy in the form of glucose, using carbon dioxide and water.

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What is cellular respiration?

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Cellular respiration is the process by which cells convert glucose and oxygen into energy (ATP), carbon dioxide, and water.

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What is the relationship between photosynthesis and cellular respiration?

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Photosynthesis produces oxygen and glucose, which are used in cellular respiration to produce ATP, while cellular respiration releases carbon dioxide and water, which are used in photosynthesis.

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What is ATP?

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ATP (adenosine triphosphate) is a molecule that carries energy within cells, used for various cellular processes.

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What happens when ATP is broken down?

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When ATP is broken down, energy is released for cellular activities.

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What is meiosis?

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Meiosis is a type of cell division that reduces the chromosome number by half, creating four haploid cells, each with one set of chromosomes.

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What is the significance of random chromosome division in meiosis?

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Random chromosome division during meiosis increases genetic diversity in offspring.

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What is the role of oxygen in cellular respiration?

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Oxygen is used in cellular respiration to help convert glucose into ATP, releasing carbon dioxide as a byproduct.

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What is the process of active transport?

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Active transport is the movement of molecules across a cell membrane from a region of lower concentration to a region of higher concentration, requiring energy.

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What is the importance of amino acids in species comparison?

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Amino acids are the building blocks of proteins; comparing amino acid sequences helps determine evolutionary relationships between species.