Biology Review

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What is the primary function of the cell's selectively permeable membrane?

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Control what enters and leaves the cell.

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If green is dominant over purple, what is the genotype for a purple individual?

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What is the term for the diffusion of water across a selectively permeable membrane?

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Osmosis.

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What do TT, tt, PP, pp, SS, and ss represent in genetics?

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They are examples of homozygous alleles.

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According to a cladogram, which group are birds least related to?

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Sharks.

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What is the definition of a selectively permeable membrane?

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A membrane that allows certain molecules to pass while blocking others.

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What is the difference between homozygous and heterozygous alleles?

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Homozygous alleles are identical (e.g., TT or tt), while heterozygous alleles are different (e.g., Tt).

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What is the role of ribosomes in a cell?

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Ribosomes are responsible for protein synthesis.

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What is the process of converting glucose into energy called?

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Cellular respiration.

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What is the function of chloroplasts in plant cells?

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Chloroplasts are responsible for photosynthesis.