CFB Biology Midterm Review 2024

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What are the monomers (building blocks) of nucleic acids?

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Nucleotides.

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Which organelle is responsible for containing DNA?

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Nucleus.

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What is a common cause for decreased dissolved oxygen in bodies of water?

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Too many nutrients cause too much algae, and when they die, all the oxygen in the water is used up during decomposition.

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Cells organize into tissue. Tissue organizes into what?

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Organs.

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What is nitrogen fixation?

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When nitrogen from the air is made into a form usable by plants.

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What is the function of chloroplasts in plant cells?

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Chloroplasts are responsible for photosynthesis, converting sunlight into energy.

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What is the role of mitochondria in cells?

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Mitochondria are known as the powerhouse of the cell, generating ATP through cellular respiration.

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Define homeostasis in biological systems.

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Homeostasis is the process by which living organisms maintain a stable internal environment despite external changes.

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What is the primary function of ribosomes?

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Ribosomes are responsible for protein synthesis in cells.

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What is the difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?

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Prokaryotic cells lack a nucleus and membrane-bound organelles, while eukaryotic cells have a nucleus and organelles.