WG Biology-Midterm review 24-25

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Define BIOLOGY.

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The study of life and living organisms.

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What is the basic unit of structure and function in living organisms?

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Cells are the basic unit of structure and function.

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Where is genetic material found in a cell?

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In the nucleus.

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What is the function of the rough endoplasmic reticulum?

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Has ribosomes on the membrane and transports proteins for the cell.

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What is the correct flow of genetic information?

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DNA-RNA-protein.

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What is the function of the nucleus in a cell?

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The nucleus houses the cell's genetic material (DNA).

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What are ribosomes responsible for?

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Ribosomes are responsible for protein synthesis.

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What is the role of the Golgi complex?

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The Golgi complex modifies, sorts, and packages proteins and lipids for secretion or delivery to other organelles.

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What is the difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?

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Prokaryotic cells do not have a nucleus or membrane-bound organelles, while eukaryotic cells do.

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What is the function of the smooth endoplasmic reticulum?

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The smooth ER is involved in lipid synthesis and detoxification.