Biology Review

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What is the function of the cell nucleus in both plant and animal cells?

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To control cell activity.

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What is the word equation for cellular respiration?

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Glucose + Oxygen → Carbon Dioxide + Water.

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How do the products of photosynthesis relate to the reactants in cellular respiration?

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The products of photosynthesis serve as the reactants in cellular respiration to provide chemical energy.

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What organelle converts the energy of glucose into ATP?

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Mitochondria.

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How do cells from the same organism have different shapes and functions?

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During differentiation, different parts of the DNA in each type of cell are activated, resulting in different structures and functions.

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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 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 role do mitochondria play in the cell?

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Mitochondria are known as the powerhouse of the cell, where ATP is produced.

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What is the significance of DNA in cell differentiation?

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DNA contains the instructions for building proteins that determine the structure and function of each cell type.

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What is the main purpose of the cell membrane?

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To protect the cell and regulate what enters and exits the cell.