Life science review

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What is cellular respiration?

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

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What substance is essential for cellular respiration?

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Glucose is essential for cellular respiration as it is the primary fuel that cells use to produce energy.

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What is the difference between an organism and a virus?

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An organism is a living entity that can grow and reproduce, while a virus is a non-living entity that requires a host cell to replicate.

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What is a parasite?

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A parasite is an organism that lives on or in a host organism and benefits at the host's expense.

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What is asexual reproduction?

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Asexual reproduction is a mode of reproduction that does not involve the fusion of gametes and results in offspring that are genetically identical to the parent.

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What is mitosis?

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Mitosis is a type of cell division that results in two daughter cells, each having the same number of chromosomes as the parent nucleus.

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What is the role of sunlight in photosynthesis?

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Sunlight provides the energy needed for plants to convert carbon dioxide and water into glucose and oxygen during photosynthesis.

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What is homeostasis?

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Homeostasis is the process by which living organisms maintain a stable internal environment despite changes in external conditions.

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Which two body systems are primarily involved in gas exchange?

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The respiratory and circulatory systems are primarily involved in gas exchange, taking in oxygen and expelling carbon dioxide.

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What is the impact of a mass extinction event?

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A mass extinction event leads to the rapid loss of a large number of species, disrupting ecosystems and altering the course of evolution.