NC Biology EOC [2019 released]

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What is the role of chemicals in increasing cancer risk?

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Chemicals can increase the risk of cancer by causing cell mutations.

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During which phase of the cell cycle does most cell growth occur?

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Most cell growth occurs during interphase.

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What behavior in animals leads to aggressive displays and sounds?

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Territoriality causes animals to produce aggressive displays and sounds.

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What effect can a mutation in mRNA have on protein production?

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A mutation in mRNA can result in the production of a protein with a different identity.

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What gas is produced by the freshwater plant Elodea during photosynthesis when placed in direct light?

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Bubbles of oxygen are produced as a result of photosynthesis.

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Define mutation in the context of genetics.

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A mutation is a change in the DNA sequence that can lead to changes in protein production.

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What is photosynthesis?

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Photosynthesis is the process by which green plants use sunlight to synthesize foods with the help of chlorophyll.

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What is the function of mRNA in protein synthesis?

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mRNA carries the genetic information from DNA to the ribosome, where proteins are synthesized.

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Explain the term 'cell cycle'.

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The cell cycle is the series of phases that a cell goes through to divide and replicate.

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What is the significance of interphase in the cell cycle?

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Interphase is crucial for cell growth and DNA replication before cell division.