Biology EOC Review Set 14

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What is skeletal muscle tissue?

Back

Skeletal muscle tissue consists of striated, cylindrical fibers, each of which contains nuclei located towards the outer edges of the fiber.

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What is the role of pepsin in protein digestion?

Back

Pepsin severs the peptide bonds between amino acids.

Front

What are the four basic phases of mitosis in order?

Back

Prophase, metaphase, anaphase, telophase.

Front

What is the effect of soil pH on tomato plants?

Back

This type of tomato plant does best in neutral soil.

Front

What is a good hypothesis?

Back

A good hypothesis is testable, logical, and predicts future events.

Front

What is the function of enzymes in biological processes?

Back

Enzymes speed up chemical reactions by lowering the activation energy.

Front

What is the difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?

Back

Prokaryotic cells lack a nucleus and membrane-bound organelles, while eukaryotic cells have both.

Front

What is the role of the cell membrane?

Back

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

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What is photosynthesis?

Back

Photosynthesis is the process by which green plants use sunlight to synthesize foods from carbon dioxide and water.

Front

What is the purpose of cellular respiration?

Back

Cellular respiration converts glucose and oxygen into energy (ATP), carbon dioxide, and water.