CELL PROCESSES TEST REVIEW 2024

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What are heterotrophs?

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Organisms that cannot make their own food and must consume other organisms for energy.

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How does photosynthesis help heterotrophs?

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It creates food (glucose) that heterotrophs can eat.

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What is homeostasis?

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The process by which organisms maintain a stable internal environment necessary for survival.

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Do organisms need to maintain homeostasis to survive?

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FALSE - Organisms do need to maintain homeostasis to survive.

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What is the function of the cytoplasm?

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The cytoplasm is the jelly-like substance within a cell that holds organelles and is the site of many metabolic processes.

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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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Where does photosynthesis occur in plant cells?

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In the chloroplasts.

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What do chloroplasts use to make food during photosynthesis?

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Chloroplasts use sunlight, carbon dioxide, and water to make glucose.

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What is the waste product of photosynthesis?

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Oxygen.

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What is the role of mitochondria in cells?

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Mitochondria are the powerhouses of the cell, converting glucose into energy (ATP) through cellular respiration.