Biology State Test Review

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Who is credited with naming cells?

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Robert Hooke

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What is the basic unit of life?

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Cell

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What is a nucleotide?

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The building block of nucleic acids, consisting of a sugar, a phosphate group, and a nitrogenous base.

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What gas is produced when fossil fuels are burned?

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Carbon dioxide (CO2)

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What happens to a cell in an isotonic solution?

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The cell stays the same size.

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What is codominance in genetics?

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A condition where both traits are fully expressed, such as one brown eye and one blue eye.

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What is the function of ribosomes?

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Ribosomes are responsible for protein synthesis.

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What is the role of mitochondria in a cell?

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

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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 the difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?

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Prokaryotic cells lack a nucleus and membrane-bound organelles, while eukaryotic cells have them.