Biology Midterm Review 2021

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What is the universal solvent?

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Water is called the universal solvent because it dissolves a variety of substances.

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What are DNA and RNA examples of?

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DNA and RNA are examples of nucleic acids.

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How does a decrease in the rabbit population affect the Florida Panther?

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The panther population will decrease since they won't have access to as much food.

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What is true when comparing eukaryotic cells to prokaryotic cells?

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Eukaryotic cells are more complex than prokaryotic cells.

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What is an enzyme?

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An enzyme is a biological catalyst that works in living cells to speed up chemical reactions.

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What is the function of a cell membrane?

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The cell membrane controls the movement of substances in and out of the cell.

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What is photosynthesis?

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

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What is the role of ribosomes in a cell?

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Ribosomes are responsible for protein synthesis in the cell.

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What is the difference between a food chain and a food web?

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A food chain is a linear sequence of organisms through which nutrients and energy pass, while a food web is a complex network of interconnected food chains.

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What is the function of mitochondria?

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Mitochondria are known as the powerhouse of the cell, as they produce energy in the form of ATP.