MBIO 1-7 review

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What are bacteriophages?

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Bacteriophages are viruses that infect and replicate within bacteria.

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Which letter indicates a trench in a diagram?

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G

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What is the primary pigment in chloroplasts responsible for photosynthesis?

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Chlorophyll is the pigment that performs photosynthesis in chloroplasts.

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What is the continental shelf?

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The continental shelf is the shallowest part of the continental margin, closer to land, where light can reach the bottom, making it a critical marine habitat.

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How does the surface area and volume of a cell change as it grows?

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As a cell becomes larger, its volume increases faster than its surface area.

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Define viruses.

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Viruses are microscopic infectious agents that can only replicate inside the living cells of an organism.

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What is the role of chlorophyll in photosynthesis?

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Chlorophyll absorbs light energy, primarily from the sun, to convert carbon dioxide and water into glucose and oxygen.

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Explain the significance of the continental slope.

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The continental slope is the steeply sloping area between the continental shelf and the deep ocean floor, playing a crucial role in marine ecosystems.

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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.

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What is the function of the electron transport chain in cellular respiration?

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The electron transport chain is a series of protein complexes that transfer electrons, creating a proton gradient to produce ATP.