NC Biology EOC Review

Photosynthesis is the process by which green plants, algae, and some bacteria convert light energy into chemical energy in the form of glucose, using carbon dioxide and water, and releasing oxygen as a byproduct.

Oxygen is produced as a byproduct of photosynthesis when water molecules are split to provide electrons for the conversion of carbon dioxide into glucose.

Mutualism is a symbiotic relationship between two different species where both species benefit from the interaction.

DNA fingerprinting is a technique used to identify individuals based on unique patterns in their DNA, often used in forensic science to solve crimes.

Genetic variation refers to the differences in DNA sequences among individuals within a population, which can lead to differences in traits.

The Plantae kingdom includes multicellular eukaryotic organisms that are autotrophic, meaning they produce their own food through photosynthesis.

Cellular respiration is the process by which cells convert glucose and oxygen into energy (ATP), carbon dioxide, and water.

Cross-pollination increases genetic diversity in plants, which can lead to greater resilience and adaptability in changing environments.

In commensalism, one species benefits while the other is neither helped nor harmed; in parasitism, one species benefits at the expense of the other.

An insecticide is a chemical substance used to kill insects, often used in agriculture to protect crops.