STAAR Biology Review

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What are the three main parts of a nucleotide?

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1) Phosphate 2) Deoxyribose Sugar 3) Nitrogen Base

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What is the complementary DNA sequence for ATG TGA CAG?

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TAC ACT GTC

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What is the function of xylem in plants?

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Xylem is the vascular tissue that carries water throughout a plant.

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Define phototropism.

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Phototropism is the movement of plants towards light.

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What can an autotroph do?

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An autotroph can make its own food.

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What is the role of phloem in plants?

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Phloem is the vascular tissue that transports nutrients and sugars produced by photosynthesis.

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What is the process by which plants convert sunlight into energy?

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Photosynthesis.

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What is the primary pigment involved in photosynthesis?

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Chlorophyll.

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What is the difference between a prokaryotic and eukaryotic cell?

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Prokaryotic cells lack a nucleus and membrane-bound organelles, while eukaryotic cells have them.

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What is the function of ribosomes in a cell?

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Ribosomes are responsible for protein synthesis.