End of Semester 1 Test

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What is the chemical formula for oxygen?

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O₂

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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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Vaccines are made from what?

Back

Dead or weakened viruses.

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What type of bacteria in our intestines help us digest food?

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Beneficial bacteria.

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What is a reactant of cellular respiration?

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Glucose.

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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 is the chemical formula for photosynthesis?

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6CO₂ + 6H₂O + light energy → C₆H₁₂O₆ + 6O₂

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What role does chlorophyll play in photosynthesis?

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Chlorophyll absorbs sunlight and converts it into chemical energy.

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What are the products of photosynthesis?

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Glucose and oxygen.

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What is the main purpose of cellular respiration?

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To convert glucose into energy (ATP) for the cell.