6- Cell Processes & Energy

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What is a heterotroph?

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A heterotroph is an organism that cannot make its own food and relies on consuming other organisms for energy.

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What is cancer?

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Cancer is the uncontrolled division of cells that can lead to the formation of tumors.

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What is the cell cycle?

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The cell cycle is the regular cycle of growth and division that cells undergo.

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What are the sides of the DNA structure made of?

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The sides of the DNA structure are made up of deoxyribose and phosphates.

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What happens during Anaphase?

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During Anaphase, the sister chromatids separate from each other and move towards opposite poles of the cell.

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What is an autotroph?

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An autotroph is an organism that can make its own food, typically through photosynthesis.

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What is a benign tumor?

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A benign tumor is a non-cancerous growth that does not invade nearby tissues or spread to other parts of the body.

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What is mitosis?

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Mitosis is the process of cell division that results in two identical daughter cells.

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What is interphase?

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Interphase is the phase of the cell cycle where the cell prepares for division, including DNA replication.

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What is a chromosome?

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A chromosome is a structure made of DNA and proteins that contains genetic information.