Living Environment Regents Review Questions 1

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What is the most important inorganic compound to living things?

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Water

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Which two systems interact when your body digests food and spreads nutrients?

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Digestion & Circulatory

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What are the specific proteins in spider venom that attack cell membranes called?

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Biological catalysts

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Where does cellular respiration take place in a cell?

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Mitochondria

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What is the process of converting sunlight into chemical energy?

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Photosynthesis

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Define photosynthesis.

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

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What is the role of mitochondria in cells?

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Mitochondria are the powerhouses of the cell, responsible for producing energy through cellular respiration.

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What is the function of biological catalysts in living organisms?

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Biological catalysts, or enzymes, speed up chemical reactions in the body without being consumed in the process.

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What is the primary function of the circulatory system?

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To transport nutrients, gases, hormones, blood cells, and waste products throughout the body.

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What is the significance of water for living organisms?

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Water is essential for life; it acts as a solvent, regulates temperature, and is involved in many biochemical reactions.

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