Biology SOL Review 2

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What is a control group?

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A control group is a group in an experiment that is not changed or manipulated, allowing for comparison with the experimental group.

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What are the two products of photosynthesis?

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Oxygen and Glucose.

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What type of cell is characterized by having membrane-bound organelles?

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Eukaryote.

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What are the building blocks of lipids?

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Fatty acids and glycerol.

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What type of data is represented by the number of apples in a basket?

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Quantitative data.

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Define photosynthesis.

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Photosynthesis is the process by which green plants use sunlight to synthesize foods with the help of chlorophyll, converting carbon dioxide and water into glucose and oxygen.

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What is the difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?

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Prokaryotic cells are simple, unicellular organisms without a nucleus or membrane-bound organelles, while eukaryotic cells are complex and can be unicellular or multicellular with a nucleus and organelles.

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What is an independent variable?

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An independent variable is the factor in an experiment that is changed or manipulated to test its effects on the dependent variable.

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What is a dependent variable?

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A dependent variable is the factor that is measured or observed in an experiment, which is affected by changes in the independent variable.

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What are lipids?

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Lipids are a group of organic compounds that are insoluble in water, including fats, oils, and waxes, and are used for energy storage and cell membrane structure.