Life Science 7 Midterm Exam

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What is Mitosis?

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Mitosis is the process by which a cell divides its nucleus and contents, resulting in two identical daughter cells.

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What are the phases of Mitosis?

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The phases of Mitosis are prophase, metaphase, anaphase, and telophase.

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What is the first phase of Mitosis?

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Prophase is the first phase of Mitosis, where chromatin condenses into visible chromosomes.

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What is the basic unit of life?

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The basic unit of structure and function in a living thing is a cell.

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What do all living things need to survive?

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All living things need water, air, food, and shelter to survive.

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What is passive transport?

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Passive transport is the movement of materials across a cell membrane without using energy, moving from high to low concentration.

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What is active transport?

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Active transport is the movement of materials against a concentration gradient, requiring energy.

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What is a scientific name?

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A scientific name consists of the genus name and the species name of an organism.

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What is the function of the cell membrane?

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The cell membrane controls what enters and exits the cell, maintaining homeostasis.

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What is photosynthesis?

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Photosynthesis is the process by which green plants use sunlight to convert carbon dioxide and water into glucose and oxygen.