Biology Semester 1 Review

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What is osmosis?

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The diffusion of water through a cell's membrane.

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What is the function of the cell membrane?

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Controls what enters and exits the cell.

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What type of cell is characterized by the absence of a nucleus?

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Prokaryotic cell.

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What organelle contains the DNA in eukaryotic cells?

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Nucleus.

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What is a community in biological terms?

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Different species of animals living together.

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What is the primary function of mitochondria?

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To produce energy (ATP) for the cell.

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What is the difference between eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells?

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Eukaryotic cells have a nucleus; prokaryotic cells do not.

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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 role of ribosomes in a cell?

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To synthesize proteins.

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What is a cell?

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The basic unit of life.