Biology Flashcard

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What is the role of a receptor in maintaining homeostasis?

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It detects stimuli and sends information to the control center.

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What happens to raisins when they soak in water?

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They become turgid.

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What does the term 'cell cycle' refer to?

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It is the pattern of growth, DNA replication, and cell division that occurs in a cell.

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What is a hypertonic solution in relation to a carrot cell with a concentration of 5M?

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A 9M sugar solution is hypertonic with respect to the carrot cells.

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What are telomeres made of?

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Repetitive non-coding DNA.

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Define homeostasis.

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The process by which an organism maintains a stable internal environment.

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NGSS.HS-LS1-3

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What is osmosis?

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The movement of water across a semipermeable membrane from an area of low solute concentration to an area of high solute concentration.

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What is the function of the cell membrane?

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It regulates what enters and leaves the cell, providing protection and support.

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What is the difference between mitosis and meiosis?

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Mitosis results in two identical daughter cells, while meiosis results in four genetically diverse gametes.

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What is the purpose of DNA replication?

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To ensure that each new cell has an identical copy of the DNA.