Unit 1 Review

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Organisms whose cells lack a defined nucleus are known as

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Prokaryotes

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What type of reproduction results in offspring that are genetically identical to the parent, such as when yeast cells bud?

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Asexual reproduction

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Which scientist concluded that all animals are made of cells?

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Theodor Schwann

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A _____ is something in the environment that causes an organism to respond.

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Stimulus

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What is the process called when an organism maintains a relatively stable internal environment?

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Homeostasis

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What type of cells have a defined nucleus?

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Eukaryotes

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What is the term for the genetic material found in cells?

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DNA (Deoxyribonucleic Acid)

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What is the main function of ribosomes in a cell?

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Protein synthesis

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What is the difference between unicellular and multicellular organisms?

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Unicellular organisms consist of a single cell, while multicellular organisms are made up of multiple cells.

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What is the role of enzymes in biological reactions?

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Enzymes act as catalysts to speed up chemical reactions.