C. Biology EOC Review

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What is mitosis?

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Mitosis is the process of cell division that results in two genetically identical daughter cells from a single parent cell.

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What are the stages of mitosis?

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The stages of mitosis are prophase, metaphase, anaphase, and telophase.

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What occurs during telophase?

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During telophase, the chromosomes de-condense, the nuclear envelope re-forms, and the cell prepares to divide.

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What is an enzyme?

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An enzyme is a biological catalyst that speeds up chemical reactions in living organisms.

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What is the active site of an enzyme?

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The active site is the region on the enzyme where the substrate binds and the reaction occurs.

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What is a substrate?

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A substrate is the reactant molecule that an enzyme acts upon.

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What is cellular transport?

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Cellular transport refers to the movement of substances into and out of cells.

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What is exocytosis?

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Exocytosis is the process by which a cell expels materials in vesicles that fuse with the plasma membrane.

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What is passive transport?

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Passive transport is the movement of substances across a cell membrane without the use of energy.

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What is the capsid of a virus?

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The capsid is the protein coat that encases the genetic material of a virus.