Biology EOC Review

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What does it mean for an organism to be heterotrophic?

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Heterotrophic organisms obtain nutrients by consuming other organisms or their products.

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In an experiment, what is the independent variable?

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The independent variable is the factor that is changed or controlled in a scientific experiment to test its effects on the dependent variable. In the plant experiment, it is the type of liquid given to the plants.

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What structure in plant cells is responsible for photosynthesis?

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Chloroplasts are the structures in plant cells that produce food through photosynthesis.

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What is mitosis?

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Mitosis is the process of cell division that results in two genetically identical daughter cells.

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What is transcription in the context of genetics?

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Transcription is the process of making mRNA from the DNA template in the nucleus.

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What is the role of chloroplasts in plant cells?

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Chloroplasts convert light energy into chemical energy through photosynthesis, producing glucose.

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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 function of the cell wall in plant cells?

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The cell wall provides structural support and protection to the plant cell.

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What is the significance of the independent variable in an experiment?

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The independent variable is crucial as it is manipulated to observe its effect on the dependent variable.

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What is the process of translation in protein synthesis?

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Translation is the process where ribosomes synthesize proteins using the mRNA template.