EOC Review #4

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What is the role of DNA in protein production?

Back

DNA contains the instructions used to make proteins.

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What is the word equation for cellular respiration?

Back

glucose + oxygen ---> carbon dioxide + water.

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Why are animals considered heterotrophic?

Back

They are able to obtain nutrients by consuming other organisms or their products.

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What gas is produced by Elodea during photosynthesis when exposed to light?

Back

Oxygen.

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In which structure do plant cells produce their own food?

Back

Chloroplast.

Front

What is photosynthesis?

Back

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

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What is cellular respiration?

Back

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

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What is the function of chloroplasts?

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Chloroplasts are the organelles in plant cells where photosynthesis occurs.

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What is the difference between autotrophs and heterotrophs?

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Autotrophs produce their own food, while heterotrophs obtain food by consuming other organisms.

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What is the significance of oxygen in cellular respiration?

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Oxygen is required to break down glucose to release energy.