Biology SOL Review Units 1-4 Flashcard

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What is the process of cell division in eukaryotic cells called?

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Mitosis

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What is the difference between mitosis and meiosis?

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Mitosis produces two identical daughter cells, while meiosis produces four genetically different daughter cells.

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What is the function of the mitochondria in cellular respiration?

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Produces ATP

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What are the four main macromolecules found in living organisms?

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Carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids.

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What is the function of the endoplasmic reticulum in a cell?

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It is involved in protein and lipid synthesis.

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Define Mitosis.

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A type of cell division that results in two identical daughter cells, maintaining the same chromosome number.

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Define Meiosis.

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A type of cell division that reduces the chromosome number by half, resulting in four genetically different daughter cells.

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What is ATP and its role in the cell?

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Adenosine triphosphate (ATP) is the energy currency of the cell, providing energy for various cellular processes.

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What are enzymes and their function?

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Enzymes are biological catalysts that speed up chemical reactions in the body without being consumed.

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What is the role of ribosomes in a cell?

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Ribosomes are responsible for protein synthesis by translating messenger RNA (mRNA) into polypeptides.