Biology Midterm Review

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Which organelle is only found in a plant cell?

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Chloroplast - an organelle responsible for photosynthesis, converting light energy into chemical energy.

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DNA and RNA are examples of...

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Nucleic acids - macromolecules that store and transmit genetic information.

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Biology is the study of __________

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Life - the science that explores living organisms and their interactions.

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Which of the following statements is not part of the cell theory?

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Only animal cells are composed of cells - this statement is incorrect; all living things are made of cells.

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The major atmospheric by-product of photosynthesis is

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Oxygen - a gas released during photosynthesis as a by-product.

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What is the function of the mitochondria?

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Mitochondria are known as the powerhouse of the cell, generating ATP through cellular respiration.

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What is the basic unit of life?

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Cell - the smallest structural and functional unit of living organisms.

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What is photosynthesis?

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Photosynthesis is the process by which green plants use sunlight to synthesize foods with the help of chlorophyll.

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What are the two main types of cells?

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Prokaryotic and Eukaryotic - Prokaryotic cells lack a nucleus, while Eukaryotic cells have a nucleus.

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What is the role of ribosomes?

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Ribosomes are responsible for protein synthesis in the cell.