Final Exam: Honors Biology Fall 2024

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Levels of organization in biology from largest to smallest

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organism, organ system, organ, tissue, cell

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Do prokaryotes have a nucleus?

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No, prokaryotes do not have a nucleus or membrane-bound organelles.

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What is the term for an organism that displays two dominant phenotypes at the same time?

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codominance

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What is the first stage of the cell cycle?

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interphase

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What factors can affect the epigenome?

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Nutrition, exercise, stress; all of these factors can affect the epigenome.

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What is the basic unit of life?

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The cell is the basic unit of life.

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What is the function of the organ system?

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An organ system is a group of organs that work together to perform complex functions.

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Define codominance in genetics.

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Codominance is a genetic scenario where both alleles in a heterozygote are fully expressed.

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What is the role of interphase in the cell cycle?

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Interphase is the stage where the cell prepares for division, including DNA replication.

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What are membrane-bound organelles?

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Membrane-bound organelles are structures within a cell that are enclosed by membranes, such as the nucleus and mitochondria.