Biology EOC Review

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What is mitosis?

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Mitosis is the process of cell division that results in two daughter cells, each having the same number of chromosomes as the parent cell.

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How many chromosomes do daughter cells have after mitosis if the parent cell has 24 chromosomes?

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24 chromosomes.

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What organelle is responsible for converting food into energy in a cell?

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Mitochondria.

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What is the role of mitochondria in a cell?

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Mitochondria convert nutrients into energy through cellular respiration.

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What is an ecosystem?

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An ecosystem is a community of living organisms interacting with their environment.

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How can the reintroduction of wolves benefit an ecosystem?

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It can eliminate weak animals from a prey population, thereby decreasing competition for natural resources.

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What happens to organisms when their habitats are destroyed?

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Many organisms will lose their homes and may face extinction.

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What is habitat destruction?

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Habitat destruction is the process in which natural habitat is rendered unable to support the species present.

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How many amino acids are coded for by the nucleotide sequence ATG GGA ACT CCA?

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4 amino acids.

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What is the basic unit of life?

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The cell is the basic unit of life.