Living Environment Regents Review Questions 1

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What are the two types of nucleic acids?

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DNA and RNA.

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What is the most important inorganic compound for living things?

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Water.

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NGSS.HS-ESS2-5

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How does a microscope affect the orientation of the object being viewed?

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It turns the object backwards and upside down.

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What additional component is required for photosynthesis besides water?

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Carbon dioxide from the atmosphere.

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NGSS.HS-LS2-5

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What term defines a cell without a nucleus?

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Prokaryote / prokaryotic.

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What is the primary function of DNA?

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To store and transmit genetic information.

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What is the role of RNA in protein synthesis?

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RNA helps in translating the genetic code from DNA into proteins.

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What is the process by which plants convert sunlight into chemical energy?

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Photosynthesis.

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NGSS.HS-LS1-5

NGSS.HS-LS2-5

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What are the building blocks of proteins?

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Amino acids.

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NGSS.HS-LS1-6

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What is the difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?

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Prokaryotic cells lack a nucleus; eukaryotic cells have a nucleus.