Biology Semester 1 Final

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What term describes complex cells with a nucleus, such as plant or animal cells?

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Eukaryote: Cells that have a nucleus and organelles, including plant and animal cells.

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Which gas is primarily responsible for the greenhouse effect?

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Carbon dioxide: A gas that traps heat in the atmosphere, contributing to the greenhouse effect.

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What is the function of the mitochondria?

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To make ATP (energy) by breaking down glucose: Mitochondria are known as the powerhouse of the cell.

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How do molecules move during passive transport?

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From high to low concentration: Passive transport occurs without energy input, moving substances down their concentration gradient.

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What is the name of the group that receives no changes in an experiment?

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Control group: The group in an experiment that does not receive the experimental treatment.

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What is the primary function of chloroplasts in plant cells?

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To perform photosynthesis: Chloroplasts convert sunlight into chemical energy in the form of glucose.

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What is the basic unit of life?

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Cell: The smallest structural and functional unit of an organism.

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What is osmosis?

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The movement of water molecules through a selectively permeable membrane from an area of low solute concentration to high solute concentration.

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What is the role of ribosomes in a cell?

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To make proteins: Ribosomes are the sites of protein synthesis in the cell.

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What is a prokaryote?

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A unicellular organism that lacks a nucleus: Prokaryotes include bacteria and archaea.