Biology STAAR/EOC Quick Review

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What is genetic diversity?

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The range of different inherited traits in a species.

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What is phenotype?

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The physical appearance or trait of an organism.

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How can scientists determine relatedness among organisms?

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By comparing partial amino acid sequences.

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What is a characteristic of prokaryotic cells?

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They are simple and do not form specialized tissues and organs.

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What property is shared by all living cells?

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All cells contain DNA composed of adenine, thymine, guanine, and cytosine.

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What is heredity?

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The passing of traits from parents to offspring.

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What is genotype?

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The genetic makeup of an organism.

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What is a common ancestor?

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An ancestral species from which multiple species have evolved.

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What is fitness in biological terms?

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The ability of an organism to survive and reproduce in its environment.

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What is the role of mitochondria?

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They carry out aerobic cellular respiration to produce energy.