GOHS 2024-25 Biology Released STAAR

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What is the process by which plants convert sunlight into chemical energy?

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Photosynthesis

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What is the primary product of photosynthesis?

Back

Glucose

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What is genetic diversity?

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The variety of genetic characteristics within a population.

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What process increases genetic diversity during meiosis?

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Crossing over

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What is natural selection?

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The process where organisms better adapted to their environment tend to survive and produce more offspring.

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What is a food chain?

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A linear sequence of organisms through which nutrients and energy pass as one organism eats another.

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Which trophic level has the most available energy?

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Producers (plants)

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What is a symbiotic relationship?

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A close interaction between two different species, often benefiting at least one of the parties.

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What is the role of phloem in plants?

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To transport carbohydrates and nutrients from the leaves to other parts of the plant.

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What is the significance of camouflage in evolution?

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It helps organisms avoid predation, increasing their chances of survival and reproduction.