SCI1010 Final Exam Review Fall 2024

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What process releases carbon from fossil fuels into the atmosphere?

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Combustion

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What is a segment of DNA that codes for a trait?

Back

Gene

Front

Which organelle is required for translation?

Back

Ribosome

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What is an inference?

Back

A conclusion drawn from evidence and reasoning rather than from explicit statements.

Front

What is the process of converting DNA into RNA called?

Back

Transcription

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What is the process of protein synthesis that occurs at the ribosome?

Back

Translation

Front

What is the role of the mitochondria in a cell?

Back

Mitochondria are the powerhouses of the cell, generating ATP through cellular respiration.

Front

What is the function of the Golgi apparatus?

Back

The Golgi apparatus modifies, sorts, and packages proteins and lipids for secretion or delivery to other organelles.

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What is the difference between a gene and a chromosome?

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A gene is a segment of DNA that codes for a specific trait, while a chromosome is a structure that contains many genes.

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What is the significance of the centromere in cell division?

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The centromere is the region of a chromosome where the two sister chromatids are joined and where the spindle fibers attach during cell division.