2024 Fall Semester Exam

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What is the main difference in genetic material organization between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?

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Prokaryotic cells have circular DNA, while eukaryotic cells have linear DNA.

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What are the products of cellular respiration?

Back

Water and carbon dioxide.

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What evidence supports the endosymbiotic theory?

Back

Mitochondria and chloroplasts have their own DNA, which is similar to prokaryotic DNA.

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What is the goal of cellular respiration?

Back

To make ATP.

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Which biomolecule is the main source of quick energy?

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Carbohydrates.

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Define DNA structure.

Back

DNA is a double helix made of nucleotides, consisting of a sugar, phosphate group, and nitrogenous base.

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What is DNA replication?

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The process by which DNA makes a copy of itself before cell division.

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What are the roles of mitochondria in cellular respiration?

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Mitochondria are the sites of ATP production through aerobic respiration.

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What is the function of chloroplasts?

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Chloroplasts are responsible for photosynthesis, converting light energy into chemical energy.

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What is the significance of ATP in cellular processes?

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ATP serves as the primary energy currency of the cell.