Biology STAAR Category 1 Review

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What occurs during the S phase of the cell cycle?

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Replication of the DNA.

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What cell part is found in eukaryotic cells but not in prokaryotic cells?

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Nucleus.

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What is a possible result of a disruption in the cell cycle?

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Cancer.

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What is the capsid of a virus?

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Its protein coat.

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What characteristic is shared by living cells and viruses?

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The presence of nucleic acid.

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What is the function of the nucleus in eukaryotic cells?

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It houses the cell's genetic material.

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What is the primary function of the cell membrane?

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To protect the cell and regulate what enters and exits.

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What is cellular respiration?

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The process by which cells convert glucose and oxygen into energy.

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What is photosynthesis?

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The process by which plants convert sunlight into chemical energy.

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What are the two main types of cells?

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Eukaryotic and prokaryotic.