Biology SOL Vocab Review #1

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What is the difference between DNA and RNA in terms of bases?

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RNA contains uracil in place of thymine.

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What is an enzyme?

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An enzyme helps speed up chemical reactions in proteins.

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What is a protein?

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A protein is made up of amino acids and builds and repairs muscle and bone.

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What are organisms that exhibit the 8 main characteristics of life?

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Living organisms.

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All cells come from __________ cells.

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pre-existing cells.

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What is the function of ribosomes in a cell?

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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 the primary function of the cell membrane?

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The cell membrane controls the movement of substances in and out of the cell.

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What is photosynthesis?

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Photosynthesis is the process by which green plants use sunlight to synthesize foods with the help of chlorophyll.

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What is the basic unit of life?

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The cell is the basic unit of life.