Intro to Biological Principles

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What is the characteristic of life that describes how our bodies are organized?

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Organization

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What is the special type of nucleic acid made in the mitochondria that serves as fuel for all cells?

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ATP

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Which organelle is responsible for transporting proteins?

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Rough E.R.

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What type of cell is characterized as simple, containing only genetic material, cytoplasm, and ribosomes?

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Prokaryotic

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List the levels of biological organization from smallest to largest.

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cells, tissues, organs, systems, organism

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What is the primary function of ribosomes in a cell?

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Protein synthesis

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What is the role of the Golgi body in a cell?

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Modifying, sorting, and packaging proteins and lipids for secretion or delivery to other organelles.

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What is the difference between eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells?

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Eukaryotic cells have a nucleus and membrane-bound organelles, while prokaryotic cells do not.

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What is the function of mitochondria in a cell?

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To produce ATP through cellular respiration.

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What is the significance of chloroplasts in plant cells?

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Chloroplasts are responsible for photosynthesis, converting sunlight into chemical energy.