Bio Sem 1 Review

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Why is DNA important?

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It serves as the blueprint for traits of all living things.

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What type of solution shows water moving in and out equally?

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Isotonic solution.

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What type of cells are plants and animal cells?

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Eukaryotic cells.

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What is the purpose of an enzyme?

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To speed up reactions.

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What elements make up proteins?

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Carbon, Hydrogen, Oxygen, Nitrogen.

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What is the basic unit of life?

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The cell.

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What is the function of ribosomes?

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To synthesize proteins.

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What is the role of mitochondria in a cell?

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To produce energy (ATP) through cellular respiration.

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What is photosynthesis?

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The process by which plants convert sunlight into chemical energy.

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What is the difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?

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Prokaryotic cells lack a nucleus; eukaryotic cells have a nucleus.