Biology EOC Review 1

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What is cellular respiration?

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Cellular respiration is the process by which cells convert glucose and oxygen into energy (ATP), carbon dioxide, and water.

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What happens to glucose during cellular respiration?

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Glucose is broken down to release energy, resulting in a decrease in glucose levels.

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What is the role of oxygen in cellular respiration?

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Oxygen acts as the final electron acceptor in the electron transport chain, allowing for the production of ATP.

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What is produced as a byproduct of cellular respiration?

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Carbon dioxide is produced as a byproduct of cellular respiration.

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What is ATP and why is it important?

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ATP (adenosine triphosphate) is the energy currency of the cell, providing energy for various cellular processes.

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What is a contractile vacuole?

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A contractile vacuole is an organelle in some protists that helps to expel excess water to maintain osmotic balance.

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What is the Calvin Cycle?

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The Calvin Cycle is a series of biochemical reactions in photosynthesis that convert carbon dioxide into glucose.

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What do prokaryotic cells lack that eukaryotic cells have?

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Prokaryotic cells lack membrane-bound organelles and a nucleus.

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What is genetic material?

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Genetic material is the substance (DNA or RNA) that carries genetic information in living organisms.

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What are amino acids?

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Amino acids are the building blocks of proteins, linked together by peptide bonds.