Biology Semester 1

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What is an experimental group?

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The group of participants who are exposed to the independent variable.

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What is a control group?

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A group separated from the rest of the experiment such that the independent variable being tested cannot influence results.

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What is an organism made of one cell called?

Back

unicellular

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What is the original source of energy for a food web?

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sun

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What is the function of the cell wall?

Back

The cell wall provides structure and protection to the cell.

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What are producers in an ecosystem?

Back

Organisms that produce their own food, typically through photosynthesis.

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What is 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 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 difference between unicellular and multicellular organisms?

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Unicellular organisms consist of a single cell, while multicellular organisms are made up of multiple cells.

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What role do decomposers play in an ecosystem?

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Decomposers break down dead organic material, recycling nutrients back into the ecosystem.