End of Semester 1 Test

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What is cytokinesis?

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The division of the cytoplasm to form two new cells.

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What is the function of the cell wall?

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The hard outer barrier of some cells that maintains the shape and protects the cell.

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What organelle is responsible for energy production in the cell?

Back

Mitochondria.

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During which phase of cell division does cytokinesis occur?

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Telophase.

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What is the purpose of new threads of bone cells?

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To grow on both sides of the fracture line.

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What is photosynthesis?

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The process by which green plants use sunlight to synthesize foods with the help of chlorophyll.

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What are the main products of photosynthesis?

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Glucose and oxygen.

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What is the role of chlorophyll in photosynthesis?

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Chlorophyll absorbs sunlight and converts it into chemical energy.

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What are the reactants needed for photosynthesis?

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Carbon dioxide and water.

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What is the significance of photosynthesis to life on Earth?

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It produces oxygen and organic compounds that are essential for life.