Spring Break Review of Topics

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What are the products of photosynthesis?

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Glucose and oxygen.

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What is the first step of the scientific method?

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Stating the problem.

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What are cells that lack a nucleus and membrane-bound organelles called?

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Prokaryotes.

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In an experiment testing the effects of different fertilizers on plant growth, what is the independent variable?

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The types of fertilizer.

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During which phase of interphase is DNA replicated?

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S phase.

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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 a hypothesis?

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A proposed explanation for a phenomenon, which can be tested through experimentation.

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What is the difference between autotrophs and heterotrophs?

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

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What is the role of chlorophyll in photosynthesis?

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Chlorophyll absorbs sunlight, which is essential for converting carbon dioxide and water into glucose and oxygen.

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What is the scientific method?

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A systematic process for investigating phenomena, acquiring new knowledge, or correcting and integrating previous knowledge.