Biology TEST 9-13-23

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What is the idea that life can arise from nonliving material?

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Spontaneous generation is the idea that life can arise from nonliving material.

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What type of cells have cytoplasm?

Back

Both prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells have cytoplasm.

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What structure determines the shape of a virus?

Back

The capsid determines the shape of a virus.

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Which organelle is found only in plant cells?

Back

Chloroplast is found only in plant cells.

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Who disproved spontaneous generation of large organisms by showing maggots come from flies?

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Francesco Redi disproved spontaneous generation of large organisms.

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What is the process by which living organisms arise from preexisting life?

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Biogenesis is the process by which living organisms arise from preexisting life.

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What is the primary function of the chloroplast?

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The primary function of the chloroplast is to conduct photosynthesis.

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What is the difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?

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Prokaryotic cells lack a nucleus and membrane-bound organelles, while eukaryotic cells have both.

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What is the role of the capsid in a virus?

Back

The capsid protects the viral genetic material and helps the virus attach to host cells.

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What is the function of the mitochondrion?

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The mitochondrion is known as the powerhouse of the cell, generating ATP through cellular respiration.