2023 Fall Final, Biology

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What are ribosomes?

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Small structures present in all cells that are responsible for producing proteins.

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What is an autotroph?

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An organism that makes its own food.

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What is a hypothesis?

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A proposed explanation for a phenomenon, often based on limited evidence as a starting point for further investigation.

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What does abiotic mean?

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Non-living; refers to the physical and chemical components of an environment.

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Where do carbon dioxide and oxygen enter/exit in plants?

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Stomata of leaves.

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What is a heterotroph?

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An organism that cannot make its own food and relies on other organisms for nutrition.

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What is the role of the nucleus in a cell?

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The nucleus is the control center of the cell, containing genetic material (DNA) and regulating cell activities.

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What is competition in ecology?

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The struggle between organisms for the same resources in an ecosystem.

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What is a predator?

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An organism that hunts and eats other organisms for food.

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What is the significance of chloroplasts in plants?

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Chloroplasts are organelles that conduct photosynthesis, converting light energy into chemical energy.