MODULE 2 REVIEW

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What is Homeostasis?

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The act of keeping the inner conditions of a living thing balanced.

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What is a virus?

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A nonliving entity that contains DNA or RNA surrounded by a protein coat.

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Who founded the third tenet of the cell theory?

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Rudolph Virchow, who stated that all cells arise from pre-existing cells.

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What does Growth and Development refer to?

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The process of getting larger and more complex with age.

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What is the primary function of proteins?

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To provide structure to cells and organisms.

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What is Natural Selection?

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The process by which organisms better adapted to their environment tend to survive and produce more offspring.

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What are prokaryotes?

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Single-celled organisms that lack a nucleus, such as bacteria.

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What are eukaryotes?

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Organisms whose cells contain a nucleus and other organelles, such as plants and animals.

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What is an adaptation?

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A trait that helps an organism survive and reproduce in its environment.

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What is the function of carbohydrates?

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To provide energy and structural support in cells.