December Final Exam Review

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What are two or more elements that are chemically bonded together?

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Compounds are formed when two or more elements are chemically bonded together.

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What is a mixture?

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A mixture is where two or more elements are physically mixed together but not chemically combined.

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What organelle is responsible for making all the proteins in a cell?

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Ribosomes are responsible for synthesizing proteins in a cell.

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What is the inner membrane in a cell?

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The inner membrane is a part of the mitochondria that plays a crucial role in cellular respiration.

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What type of graph shows population growth that levels off at a carrying capacity?

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A logistic graph represents population growth that levels off as it reaches the carrying capacity.

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Define a compound in chemistry.

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A compound is a substance formed when two or more elements are chemically bonded together.

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What is the difference between a mixture and a compound?

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A mixture is a physical combination of substances, while a compound is a chemical combination of elements.

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What is the function of ribosomes in a cell?

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Ribosomes synthesize proteins by translating messenger RNA.

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What is the role of the inner membrane in mitochondria?

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The inner membrane contains proteins that carry out the electron transport chain and ATP synthesis.

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What does a logistic graph typically represent in biology?

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A logistic graph represents population growth that starts exponentially but slows as it approaches the carrying capacity.