2024 Semster 1 Final - BIO 1

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What does the carrying capacity mean?

Back

The number of individuals an area can carry.

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What type of transport requires energy to move molecules against the concentration gradient?

Back

Active transport.

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What type of symbiotic relationship does a pearlfish have with a sea cucumber?

Back

Commensalism.

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What is one goal of cellular differentiation/specialization?

Back

To create specialized cells to help organisms maintain homeostasis.

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In which cell organelle does PHOTOSYNTHESIS take place?

Back

The chloroplast.

Front

Define homeostasis.

Back

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

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What is the function of mitochondria?

Back

To produce energy (ATP) through cellular respiration.

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What is the role of chlorophyll in photosynthesis?

Back

To absorb light energy for converting carbon dioxide and water into glucose.

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What is the difference between passive and active transport?

Back

Passive transport does not require energy, while active transport requires energy to move substances against their concentration gradient.

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What is a stem cell?

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A cell that has the potential to develop into many different cell types.