Honors Final Review semester 1 part 1

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What organelles are involved in the sequence of protein synthesis?

Back

Nucleus, Ribosome, Endoplasmic Reticulum, Golgi Apparatus

Front

What characteristic of living things explains why some North American birds fly south for the winter?

Back

Adaptation to environmental changes

Front

How do most primary producers (plants) make their own food?

Back

Through photosynthesis

Front

What is the process called when particles move into a cell?

Back

Endocytosis

Front

What organelle is the site of protein synthesis?

Back

Ribosome

Front

What is photosynthesis?

Back

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

Front

Define adaptation in the context of living organisms.

Back

A change or adjustment in structure or habits by which a species improves its condition in relationship to its environment.

Front

What is the function of the nucleus in a cell?

Back

The nucleus controls cell activities and contains genetic material (DNA).

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What is the role of ribosomes in a cell?

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Ribosomes are responsible for synthesizing proteins by translating messenger RNA.

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What is the difference between diffusion and osmosis?

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Diffusion is the movement of particles from an area of high concentration to low concentration, while osmosis specifically refers to the movement of water across a semipermeable membrane.