Biology EOC Review

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What is the function of mitochondria in a cell?

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Mitochondria convert food into energy for the cell through cellular respiration.

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What type of symbiotic relationship exists when one species benefits and the other is neither helped nor harmed?

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Commensalism.

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What happens to a plant cell if all mitochondria are removed?

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The plant cell will be unable to carry out respiration.

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In an experiment on plant growth, what is the independent variable if different liquids are used?

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The type of liquid given to the plants.

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What RNA bases pair with TACGAA during transcription?

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AUGCUU.

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Define cellular respiration.

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Cellular respiration is the process by which cells convert glucose and oxygen into energy, carbon dioxide, and water.

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What is the role of vacuoles in plant cells?

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Vacuoles store nutrients, waste products, and help maintain turgor pressure.

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Explain the difference between mutualism and parasitism.

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Mutualism benefits both species involved, while parasitism benefits one species at the expense of the other.

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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 significance of ribosomes in a cell?

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Ribosomes are responsible for protein synthesis in the cell.