Biology EOC Review

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What explains the difference between muscle cells and blood cells?

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Different genes are activated in muscle cells than in blood cells.

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What can be inferred from a population of cockroaches that survived insecticide spraying?

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Individuals with favorable variations survive and reproduce.

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What type of organic molecule are enzymes?

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Proteins.

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What type of transport is diffusion an example of?

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Passive transport.

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What are the stages of mitosis in order starting from prophase?

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2-3-1-5-4.

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What is the function of enzymes in biological systems?

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Enzymes act as catalysts to speed up chemical reactions.

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What is the role of DNA in cells?

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DNA contains the genetic instructions for the development and function of living things.

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What is natural selection?

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Natural selection is the process where organisms better adapted to their environment tend to survive and produce more offspring.

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What is the difference between active and passive transport?

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Active transport requires energy to move substances against their concentration gradient, while passive transport does not.

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What is the primary function of carbohydrates in living organisms?

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Carbohydrates provide energy and structural support.