Biology Practice EOC

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What is mitosis?

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Mitosis is the process by which a single cell divides to produce two identical daughter cells, maintaining the same number of chromosomes as the original cell.

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Why is mitosis important for multicellular organisms?

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Mitosis is important because it produces identical cells for growth, repair, and maintenance of tissues.

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What happens to cells placed in a hypertonic solution?

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Cells placed in a hypertonic solution will shrink in size due to the loss of water.

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What type of cell lacks a nucleus and can exist in a broad range of environmental conditions?

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Prokaryotic cells lack a nucleus and can thrive in various environments.

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What is the summary equation for photosynthesis?

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6CO2 + 6H2O + light → C6H12O6 + 6O2.

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What is produced during photosynthesis?

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Glucose (C6H12O6) and oxygen (O2) are produced during photosynthesis.

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What is the role of DNA in protein synthesis?

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DNA contains the genetic instructions that are transcribed into RNA, which is then translated into proteins.

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What is the process of transforming DNA into RNA called?

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Transcription.

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What is the process of transforming RNA into protein called?

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Translation.

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What is a prokaryotic cell?

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A prokaryotic cell is a simple, unicellular organism that lacks a nucleus and membrane-bound organelles.