Biology Milestone Review

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What are the main components of a plant cell?

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Plant cells have cell walls, chloroplasts, and large vacuoles.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-2

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What is a predator-prey relationship?

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A predator-prey relationship is when one species (the predator) hunts and eats another species (the prey).

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NGSS.MS-LS2-2

NGSS.MS-LS2-3

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What evidence suggests that two species might share a common ancestor?

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Many of their genes are the same.

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NGSS.MS-LS4-2

NGSS.MS-LS4-3

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What is the main difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?

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Eukaryotes have membrane-bound organelles, while prokaryotes do not.

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What is photosynthesis?

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Photosynthesis is the process by which green plants use sunlight to synthesize foods with the help of chlorophyll.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-6

NGSS.MS-LS2-3

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What role do chloroplasts play in plants?

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Chloroplasts are the organelles where photosynthesis occurs, converting light energy into chemical energy.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-6

NGSS.MS-LS2-3

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What is the function of vacuoles in plant cells?

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Vacuoles store nutrients, waste products, and help maintain turgor pressure in plant cells.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-2

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Define mutualism in ecological terms.

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Mutualism is a symbiotic relationship where both species benefit from the interaction.

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What is the significance of DNA in determining evolutionary relationships?

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Similarities in DNA sequences can indicate a common ancestor between species.

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NGSS.MS-LS3-1

NGSS.MS-LS4-4

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What is the function of the cell wall in plant cells?

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The cell wall provides structure, support, and protection to the plant cell.