Biology Review

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What is photosynthesis?

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Photosynthesis is the process by which green plants, algae, and some bacteria convert light energy into chemical energy in the form of glucose, using carbon dioxide and water.

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What are the products of photosynthesis?

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The products of photosynthesis are glucose and oxygen.

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What is cellular respiration?

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Cellular respiration is the process by which cells convert glucose and oxygen into energy (ATP), carbon dioxide, and water.

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How are photosynthesis and cellular respiration related?

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The products of photosynthesis (glucose and oxygen) serve as the reactants in cellular respiration, creating a cycle of energy transformation.

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What are enzymes?

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Enzymes are proteins that act as catalysts to speed up chemical reactions in biological processes.

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What determines an enzyme's function?

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The shape of an enzyme determines its function, as enzymes are specific to their substrates.

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What is cell differentiation?

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Cell differentiation is the process by which a less specialized cell becomes a more specialized cell type, leading to different shapes and functions.

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What role does DNA play in cell differentiation?

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During differentiation, different parts of the DNA are activated, leading to the production of specific proteins that determine the cell's structure and function.

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What are amino acids?

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Amino acids are the building blocks of proteins, linked together by peptide bonds.

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What is the smallest unit of life?

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The smallest unit of life that can carry out all life functions is the cell.