Georgia Milestone Biology Review

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What is the function of the Golgi apparatus in a cell?

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The Golgi apparatus sorts and packages proteins created by ribosomes.

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What role do carbohydrates play in animal cells?

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Carbohydrates are primarily used for storing energy.

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What happens to water in a solution with different sucrose concentrations separated by a permeable membrane?

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Water will move from the area of lower sucrose concentration to the area of higher sucrose concentration by osmosis.

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Which organelles are involved in energy production in plant cells?

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Chloroplasts transform light energy into chemical energy, and mitochondria release energy from food.

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What is the primary function of nucleic acids in cells?

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Nucleic acids direct the synthesis of proteins necessary for proper cell function.

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Define osmosis.

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Osmosis is the movement of water across a selectively permeable membrane from an area of lower solute concentration to an area of higher solute concentration.

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What is the role of ribosomes in a cell?

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Ribosomes are responsible for synthesizing proteins.

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Explain the difference between diffusion and osmosis.

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Diffusion is the movement of solute particles from an area of higher concentration to an area of lower concentration, while osmosis specifically refers to the movement of water.

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What is the function of mitochondria?

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Mitochondria are known as the powerhouse of the cell, as they produce energy through cellular respiration.

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What is the significance of chloroplasts in plant cells?

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Chloroplasts are essential for photosynthesis, converting light energy into chemical energy.