Biology Review

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What is the function of a carbohydrate?

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Stores energy.

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What amino acid is represented by the codon UUA?

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Leucine.

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What organelle produces many substances and is always found surrounding the nucleus?

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Endoplasmic reticulum.

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What does heterozygous mean?

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The alleles are different.

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In incomplete dominance, what percentage of offspring will have pink flowers from a red (RR) and white (WW) flowered plant?

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100%.

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What is the primary function of proteins in the body?

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To build and repair tissues.

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What is the basic unit of life?

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The cell.

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What is the role of DNA in living organisms?

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To store and transmit genetic information.

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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 mitosis and meiosis?

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Mitosis results in two identical daughter cells, while meiosis results in four genetically diverse gametes.