Living Environment Review

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What is unicellular?

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One cell.

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What is a vacuole?

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A sac within the cytoplasm that stores fluid; plants have a larger one that stores food and water.

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What are macromolecules made of?

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Repeating subunits called monomers.

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What is diffusion?

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The process by which molecules spread from areas of high concentration to areas of low concentration.

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Where is genetic material found in a cell?

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In the nucleus.

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What is photosynthesis?

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

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What is cellular respiration?

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The process by which cells convert glucose and oxygen into energy, carbon dioxide, and water.

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What is the function of chlorophyll?

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To absorb light energy for photosynthesis.

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What is a polymer?

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A large molecule made up of repeating subunits called monomers.

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What is the role of mitochondria?

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To produce energy (ATP) through cellular respiration.