Unit One Exam Rev. 2024

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What is homeostasis?

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Homeostasis is the ability of an organism to maintain a stable internal environment despite changes in external conditions.

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Homeostasis is an example of ______.

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Responding to a stimulus.

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What is biogenesis?

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Biogenesis is the principle that living organisms arise from pre-existing living organisms.

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What is spontaneous generation?

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Spontaneous generation is the discredited theory that living organisms can arise from non-living matter.

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What is metabolism?

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Metabolism refers to all the chemical reactions that occur within a living organism to maintain life.

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What is the definition of adaptation?

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Adaptation is a trait that helps an organism survive and reproduce in its environment.

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What is the role of proteins in viruses?

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The outside of a virus is made of proteins, which help the virus attach to and enter host cells.

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How do viruses know which cells to infect?

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Viruses know which cells to infect by their shape, which must match the receptors on the host cell's surface.

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What is the difference between biogenesis and spontaneous generation?

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Biogenesis states that life comes from existing life, while spontaneous generation suggests life can arise from non-living matter.

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What is the significance of homeostasis in living organisms?

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Homeostasis is crucial for the survival of organisms as it allows them to function optimally in varying environmental conditions.