Biology EOC Review Essentials

This video is the first in a series of AOC review videos aimed at helping students prepare for the biology end-of-course exam in North Carolina. It covers the structure and function of living organisms, focusing on cell organelles, differences between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells, cell differentiation, homeostasis, cell transport, the cell cycle, mitosis, and cellular adaptations. The video provides a concise review of essential biology topics, encouraging viewers to use additional resources and subscribe for more content.

What percentage of the Biology EOC exam in North Carolina is focused on the structure and function of living organisms?

• 33-38%

• 25-30%

• 18-22%

• 10-15%

What is the main difference between plant and animal cells?

• Animal cells are prokaryotic

• Plant cells lack a nucleus

• Animal cells have a cell wall

• Plant cells have chloroplasts

Which organelle is known as the powerhouse of the cell?

• Chloroplast

• Ribosome

• Nucleus

• Mitochondria

What is the primary function of ribosomes?

• Protein synthesis

• Energy production

• Photosynthesis

• DNA storage

What is the role of the cell membrane?

• To provide energy

• To synthesize proteins

• To maintain homeostasis

• To store genetic information

Which type of cells do not have membrane-bound organelles?

• Prokaryotic

• Plant

• Eukaryotic

• Animal

How do cells maintain homeostasis?

• By regulating internal conditions

• Through cellular respiration

• By cell division

• Through DNA replication

What process involves the movement of molecules from a high to low concentration?

• Active transport

• Osmosis

• Diffusion

• Facilitated diffusion

During which phase of the cell cycle is DNA duplicated?

• G2

• Mitosis

• G1

• S

What is the result of mitosis?

• Two identical daughter cells

• Four genetically unique cells

• One single larger cell

• Cell differentiation