Biology EOC Review #1

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What is the equation for PHOTOSYNTHESIS?

Back

carbon dioxide + water --> oxygen + glucose

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What occurs during the S Phase of the cell cycle?

Back

DNA is copied.

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What is the advantage of having different shaped beaks in birds?

Back

To be able to eat the food readily available in the environment.

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In an experiment on plant growth, what is the independent variable if different liquids are used?

Back

The type of liquid.

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What are simple sugars also known as?

Back

Monosaccharides.

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What is the primary function of photosynthesis?

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To convert light energy into chemical energy in the form of glucose.

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What is the role of chlorophyll in photosynthesis?

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Chlorophyll absorbs light energy, primarily from the sun.

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What is the difference between an independent variable and a dependent variable?

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The independent variable is manipulated, while the dependent variable is measured.

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What are the building blocks of proteins?

Back

Amino acids.

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What is the process by which cells divide called?

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Mitosis.