Second Half of Final Review-FALL 2023

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What is the equation for photosynthesis?

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6CO2 + 6H2O + light energy → C6H12O6 + 6O2

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What is the equation for cellular respiration?

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C6H12O6 + 6O2 → 6CO2 + 6H2O + ATP

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What is the role of mitochondria in cells?

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Mitochondria are the powerhouse of the cell, where cellular respiration occurs to produce ATP.

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What happens to red blood cells in a hypertonic solution?

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They will shrink due to water moving out of the cells.

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What happens to red blood cells in a hypotonic solution?

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They will burst due to water moving into the cells.

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What is the function of proteins in the cell membrane?

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Proteins act as passageways for materials to enter and exit the cell.

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What is the difference between plant and animal cells?

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Plant cells have a cell wall and chloroplasts, while animal cells do not.

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What is the function of chloroplasts?

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Chloroplasts are responsible for photosynthesis in plant cells.

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What is osmosis?

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Osmosis is the movement of water across a semipermeable membrane from an area of low solute concentration to an area of high solute concentration.

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What is a semipermeable membrane?

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A semipermeable membrane allows certain molecules to pass through while blocking others.