Hoyt Biology Review

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What is photosynthesis?

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The process in which plants make their food.

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What is the difference between Passive Transport and Active Transport?

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Active Transport is the movement of molecules from low to high concentration, requiring energy.

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What is created as a product of cell respiration?

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Energy (ATP)

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What does heterozygous mean?

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Having two different genes for a trait (sometimes called hybrid).

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Which enzyme is responsible for adding nucleotides (the new DNA)?

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DNA Polymerase

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What is the role of chlorophyll in photosynthesis?

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Chlorophyll is the pigment that absorbs sunlight, allowing plants to convert light energy into chemical energy.

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Define cellular respiration.

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The process by which cells convert glucose and oxygen into energy (ATP), carbon dioxide, and water.

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What is the function of ribosomes in a cell?

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Ribosomes are responsible for protein synthesis.

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What is a genotype?

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The genetic makeup of an organism, representing the alleles it possesses.

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What is the difference between DNA and RNA?

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DNA is double-stranded and contains the genetic blueprint, while RNA is single-stranded and helps in protein synthesis.