Biology EOC review #1

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Where do the light independent reactions (Calvin Cycle) of photosynthesis occur?

Back

Stroma of chloroplast.

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What organelle converts food into energy for the cell?

Back

Mitochondria.

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What type of molecular transport involves the cell taking in materials?

Back

Endocytosis.

Front

How do enzymes affect activation energy?

Back

Enzymes decrease activation energy.

Front

What is the primary function of ribosomes in a cell?

Back

Protein synthesis.

Front

What is photosynthesis?

Back

The process by which green plants use sunlight to synthesize foods with the help of chlorophyll.

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What is the role of chlorophyll in photosynthesis?

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Chlorophyll absorbs light energy, primarily from the sun.

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What is cellular respiration?

Back

The process by which cells convert glucose and oxygen into energy, carbon dioxide, and water.

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What is the function of the mitochondria?

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Mitochondria are the powerhouses of the cell, converting food into energy.

Front

What is osmosis?

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The movement of water molecules through a selectively permeable membrane from an area of low solute concentration to an area of high solute concentration.