Bio 1A: Cell Unit Review

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What process occurs when light energy is captured in autotrophs and converted into sugar?

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Photosynthesis

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Which molecule would enter a cell by diffusion?

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O₂ (Oxygen)

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What is the process called where proteins fold into a 3D shape?

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Protein Folding

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What is the function of transport proteins in a cell membrane?

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To facilitate the movement of molecules across the cell membrane.

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What are the three components of a DNA molecule?

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A phosphate group, sugar, and nitrogenous base.

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What is the primary function of photosynthesis?

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To convert light energy into chemical energy stored in glucose.

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What is the role of chlorophyll in photosynthesis?

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To absorb light energy.

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What is the difference between autotrophs and heterotrophs?

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Autotrophs produce their own food through photosynthesis or chemosynthesis, while heterotrophs consume other organisms for energy.

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What is the significance of the cell membrane?

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It regulates what enters and exits the cell, maintaining homeostasis.

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What is the basic unit of life?

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The cell.