Flashcard#2 Biology EOC STAAR Questions

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What is Metaphase in cell division?

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Metaphase is the stage of cell division where chromosomes align in the middle of the cell before being separated into daughter cells.

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Which base does Guanine bond with in DNA?

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Cytosine.

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What organelle provides energy to the cell?

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Mitochondria.

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What is a nitrogen base?

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A nitrogen base is a component of nucleotides in DNA and RNA, which includes adenine, thymine, cytosine, and guanine.

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What is the structure of a DNA molecule?

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A DNA molecule is structured as a double helix.

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What is the function of mitochondria?

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Mitochondria are responsible for producing energy in the form of ATP through cellular respiration.

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What are the four nitrogen bases in DNA?

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Adenine, Thymine, Cytosine, and Guanine.

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What is the role of ribose in RNA?

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Ribose is a sugar that forms the backbone of RNA, replacing deoxyribose found in DNA.

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What is the difference between DNA and RNA?

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DNA is double-stranded and contains deoxyribose, while RNA is single-stranded and contains ribose.

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What is the significance of the double helix structure of DNA?

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The double helix structure allows for the stable storage of genetic information and the accurate replication of DNA.