STAAR Biology Review

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Are viruses living organisms?

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FALSE

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What type of ribonucleic acid delivers amino acids during translation?

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tRNA

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At the start of Meiosis II, which statement is NOT true?

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The chromosomes are paired up as homologues.

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Which genotype is homozygous dominant?

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AA

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Why are diffusion and osmosis important to cells?

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They allow cells to take in materials without using energy.

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What is the function of mRNA?

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mRNA carries the genetic information from DNA to the ribosome for protein synthesis.

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Define haploid.

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A cell that has half the number of chromosomes, typical of gametes.

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What is the role of ribosomes in a cell?

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Ribosomes are the sites of protein synthesis.

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What is the difference between diffusion and osmosis?

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Diffusion is the movement of molecules from high to low concentration; osmosis is the diffusion of water across a semipermeable membrane.

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What is a genotype?

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The genetic constitution of an individual, represented by alleles.