Fall Semester Review

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What does the prefix 'Bio-' mean?

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Life, living

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During which stage of photosynthesis do plants need carbon dioxide to produce glucose?

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The light-independent stage

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What is the process of converting sunlight energy into chemical energy stored in a molecule called?

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Photosynthesis

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Which process will always occur no matter what?

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Glycolysis

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What happens if a population grows past its carrying capacity?

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The population starts to die off

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What is photosynthesis?

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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 chlorophyll in photosynthesis?

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Chlorophyll absorbs sunlight and converts it into chemical energy.

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What is cellular respiration?

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The process by which cells convert glucose and oxygen into energy, carbon dioxide, and water.

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What is the Kreb's Cycle?

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A series of chemical reactions used by all aerobic organisms to generate energy through the oxidation of acetate.

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What is glycolysis?

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The metabolic pathway that converts glucose into pyruvate, producing a small amount of energy.