Biology STAAR Review

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What is the primary response of plants to maximize water retention during a drought?

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Decreasing stem and leaf growth, while increasing root growth.

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How do viruses cause disease in host organisms?

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By replicating inside the cell and then lysing the cell.

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Describe the process of viral replication.

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A virus enters a host cell and uses the materials from the host cell to produce new virus particles.

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What characteristic is common to all organisms in Kingdoms Animalia, Protista, and Fungi?

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They are eukaryotic.

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Why is it important to assign scientific names to organisms?

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Each scientific name applies to only one species, making it universally identifiable to scientists.

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What is a eukaryotic cell?

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A cell that has a nucleus and membrane-bound organelles.

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What is the function of roots in plants?

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Roots anchor the plant and absorb water and nutrients from the soil.

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What is the role of the cell membrane?

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The cell membrane controls what enters and exits the cell, maintaining homeostasis.

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What is photosynthesis?

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The process by which green plants use sunlight to synthesize foods with the help of chlorophyll.

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What is the difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?

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Prokaryotic cells lack a nucleus and membrane-bound organelles, while eukaryotic cells have them.