USA 5 Review

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What is the genetic material found inside of cells?

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DNA

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What did early bacteria that could make their own energy evolve into?

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Mitochondria

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What does it mean if a cell is considered eukaryotic?

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It DOES have a NUCLEUS, and the DNA is INSIDE the NUCLEUS.

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What does a virus inject into a host when it attaches?

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DNA/RNA

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Which biomolecule is made of nucleotides and carries genetic information?

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Nucleic Acid

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What is the function of mitochondria in a cell?

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Mitochondria are the powerhouses of the cell, generating ATP through cellular respiration.

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What is the role of ribosomes in a cell?

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Ribosomes are responsible for protein synthesis.

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What is the difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?

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Prokaryotic cells do not have a nucleus; eukaryotic cells do.

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What is the structure that surrounds and protects the cell?

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Cell membrane.

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What are the two main types of nucleic acids?

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DNA and RNA.