Part 1 2024 REVIEW for Biology Fall Semester Exam

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What do viruses and living cells have in common?

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They both store genetic information.

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How does a virus cause the common cold?

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A virus invades the host cell to reproduce.

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What surrounds a cell and controls substance entry and exit?

Back

Cell membrane.

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What is the 'brain' of the cell that contains DNA?

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Nucleus.

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What is the process by which cells convert glucose into energy?

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Cellular respiration.

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What is homeostasis?

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The process by which a cell maintains a stable internal environment.

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What is the function of chloroplasts?

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To conduct photosynthesis in plant cells.

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What is the role of the endoplasmic reticulum?

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To synthesize proteins and lipids.

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What is the difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?

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Prokaryotic cells lack a nucleus; eukaryotic cells have a nucleus.

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What is the function of the cytoplasm?

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To provide a medium for chemical reactions and support organelles.