Biology Semester 1 Final

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What are the two Science and Engineering Practices (SEP) that deal with numbers and data?

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Analyzing and interpreting data & Using mathematics and computational thinking.

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Do viruses show characteristics of life?

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False.

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What knob should you use at high (40x) objective lens to avoid cracking the slide?

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Fine knob.

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What is the term for maintaining a constant internal condition in an organism?

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Homeostasis.

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Are viruses cells while bacteria are not?

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False.

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What is the basic unit of life?

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Cell.

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What process do plants use to convert sunlight into energy?

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Photosynthesis.

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What is the function of ribosomes in a cell?

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Protein synthesis.

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What is the difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?

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Prokaryotic cells lack a nucleus; eukaryotic cells have a nucleus.

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What is the role of DNA in living organisms?

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DNA carries genetic information.