Biology EOC Review #2

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What is the definition of diploid?

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Diploid refers to a cell that contains two complete sets of chromosomes, one from each parent.

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What is the definition of haploid?

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Haploid refers to a cell that contains only one complete set of chromosomes.

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What carries the genetic instructions for making proteins?

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The nitrogen base bonding on the DNA molecule carries the genetic instructions for making proteins.

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What is the function of mRNA?

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mRNA (messenger RNA) carries the genetic information from DNA to the ribosome, where proteins are synthesized.

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What is transcription?

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

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What is translation?

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Translation is the process of synthesizing proteins from mRNA at the ribosome.

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What are the stages of the Cell Cycle?

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The Cell Cycle consists of Interphase (G1, S, G2) and M Phase (Mitosis and Cytokinesis).

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What is Interphase?

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Interphase is the stage of the Cell Cycle where the cell grows, duplicates its DNA, and prepares for mitosis.

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What is an ecosystem?

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An ecosystem is a community of living organisms and their interactions with their physical environment.

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What is a community in biology?

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A community is a group of different species that live together in one area and interact with each other.