EOC Review

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What part of prokaryotic cells stores genetic material?

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Nucleoid region

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Which organelle generates energy for eukaryotic cells?

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Mitochondria

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What does a vestigial structure indicate about an organism?

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It likely had a function in an early ancestor.

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What type of mutation is characterized by the replacement of one base pair in DNA?

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Substitution

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What is the function of the Golgi apparatus in a cell?

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It modifies, sorts, and packages proteins and lipids for secretion or delivery to other organelles.

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What is the role of ribosomes in a cell?

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They are the sites of protein synthesis.

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What is the primary function of chloroplasts?

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They conduct photosynthesis, converting light energy into chemical energy.

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What is a common characteristic of all living organisms?

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They are made up of cells.

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What is the function of the rough endoplasmic reticulum?

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It is involved in the synthesis of proteins that are secreted from the cell.

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What is a mutation?

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A change in the DNA sequence that can lead to changes in the structure and function of proteins.