Unit 1 and Unit 2 Cells, Viruses, Ecology Review

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What type of cells are viruses?

Back

Viruses are not prokaryotic or eukaryotic cells; they are acellular and require a host to replicate.

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What biomolecule is essential for building muscle?

Back

Protein is essential for building muscle.

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What is the function of the nucleus in a cell?

Back

The nucleus controls cell activities and stores genetic information in the form of DNA.

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What do we call organisms that break down dead organisms and waste?

Back

Decomposers are organisms that break down dead organisms and non-living material.

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What does 'complex' mean in biological terms?

Back

Complex means made of many parts or larger than one.

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What is the primary role of ribosomes in a cell?

Back

Ribosomes are responsible for protein synthesis.

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What is the difference between autotrophs and heterotrophs?

Back

Autotrophs produce their own food (e.g., plants), while heterotrophs consume other organisms for energy.

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What is the basic unit of life?

Back

The cell is the basic unit of life.

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What is the role of mitochondria in a cell?

Back

Mitochondria are known as the powerhouse of the cell, generating ATP through cellular respiration.

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What is an example of a decomposer?

Back

Fungi and bacteria are common examples of decomposers.