Biology EOC Review Bell work

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What is the process by which proteins are synthesized in cells?

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Translation

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What organelle is responsible for protein synthesis?

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Ribosome

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What is the genotype of an individual with two recessive alleles?

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What does it indicate if two species share a common trait, such as a pouch in marsupials?

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They are descended from a common ancestor.

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What can be determined by examining a person's karyotype?

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The presence of an additional chromosome.

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What is cellular respiration?

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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 mitochondrion?

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It is the powerhouse of the cell, producing energy (ATP) through cellular respiration.

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What is the role of the nucleus in a cell?

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It contains the cell's genetic material (DNA) and controls cellular activities.

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What is the difference between genotype and phenotype?

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Genotype refers to the genetic makeup, while phenotype refers to the observable traits.

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What is the significance of a homozygous genotype?

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It means that an individual has two identical alleles for a trait.