Biology EOC prep test

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What is the smallest living unit of a living organism?

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Cells

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What is a physical or behavioral trait that helps an organism survive and reproduce in its environment?

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An adaptation

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What happens to ATP when energy is released?

Back

A phosphate group is removed.

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What organelle allows things in and out of the cell and also protects the cell?

Back

Cell membrane

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What is the process called when alleles are exchanged between chromosomes?

Back

Crossing-over.

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What is homeostasis?

Back

The ability of an organism to maintain a stable internal environment.

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What is the role of ribosomes in a cell?

Back

Ribosomes are responsible for protein synthesis.

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What is the function of the nucleus in a cell?

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The nucleus contains the cell's genetic material and controls its activities.

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What is a mutation?

Back

A change in the DNA sequence of an organism.

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What is the difference between a genotype and a phenotype?

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Genotype refers to the genetic makeup, while phenotype refers to the observable traits.