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What is a dependent variable?

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A dependent variable is the outcome or effect that is measured in an experiment, which is influenced by changes in the independent variable.

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In the context of an experiment, what is the independent variable?

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The independent variable is the factor that is changed or manipulated in an experiment to observe its effect on the dependent variable.

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What is the purpose of cellular respiration?

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The purpose of cellular respiration is to break down food to create energy for the cells.

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What are the stages of mitosis in order?

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The stages of mitosis in order are prophase, metaphase, anaphase, and telophase.

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What is diffusion?

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Diffusion is the process by which molecules spread from areas of high concentration to areas of low concentration.

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What is osmosis?

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Osmosis is the movement of water molecules through a selectively permeable membrane from an area of low solute concentration to an area of high solute concentration.

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What is active transport?

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Active transport is the movement of molecules across a cell membrane from a region of lower concentration to a region of higher concentration, using energy.

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What is an isotonic solution?

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An isotonic solution is a solution that has the same concentration of solutes as another solution, resulting in no net movement of water.

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What is the role of chlorophyll in photosynthesis?

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Chlorophyll is the green pigment in plants that absorbs light energy, which is used to convert carbon dioxide and water into glucose and oxygen during photosynthesis.

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What is the formula for photosynthesis?

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The formula for photosynthesis is 6CO2 + 6H2O + light energy → C6H12O6 + 6O2.