PHHS Biology Category 4

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What is the function of the root in flowering plants?

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The root absorbs water, stores food, and anchors the plant.

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What system is responsible for transporting plasma to the kidneys?

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The circulatory system.

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What are the products of photosynthesis?

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Glucose and oxygen.

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What is the relationship between the products of photosynthesis and the reactants in cellular respiration?

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The products of photosynthesis serve as the reactants in cellular respiration to provide chemical energy.

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What is recombinant DNA technology?

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A method used to splice genes from one organism into another, such as inserting a human gene into E. coli.

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What are the main components of a flower involved in reproduction?

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Stamens (male), pistils (female), petals, and sepals.

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What is the role of xylem in plants?

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Xylem transports water and minerals from the roots to the rest of the plant.

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What is the role of phloem in plants?

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Phloem transports sugars and nutrients produced by photosynthesis from the leaves to other parts of the plant.

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What is the difference between eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells?

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Eukaryotic cells have a nucleus and membrane-bound organelles, while prokaryotic cells do not.

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What is cellular respiration?

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A process that converts glucose and oxygen into energy (ATP), carbon dioxide, and water.