Biology Semester 1 Review

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What is the most basic unit of life?

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Cell

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What do negative feedback loops do?

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Prevent small changes from getting larger.

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What is lactic acid fermentation?

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A process that occurs in muscles when oxygen is scarce after intense exercise.

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In which phase of meiosis does crossing over occur?

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Prophase 1

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What do the numbered boxes in the photosynthesis and cellular respiration diagram represent?

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1 - Oxygen; 2 - Carbon Dioxide.

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What is the function of the cell membrane?

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To protect the cell and control what enters and exits.

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What is photosynthesis?

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

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What is cellular respiration?

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The process by which cells convert glucose and oxygen into energy, carbon dioxide, and water.

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What is the role of chlorophyll in photosynthesis?

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To absorb light energy, primarily from the sun.

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What is the difference between mitosis and meiosis?

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Mitosis results in two identical daughter cells, while meiosis results in four genetically diverse gametes.