Biology EOC Review

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What type of relationship exists between a tapeworm and a cat?

Back

Parasitism: A relationship where one organism benefits at the expense of another.

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How does sweating during exercise help maintain homeostasis?

Back

It regulates body temperature.

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If having freckles is dominant, what is the probability that two heterozygous individuals will have a child with freckles?

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75%.

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What must occur during the cell cycle to ensure proper division of chromosomes?

Back

The DNA of the cell must replicate.

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What effect could a mutation in mRNA have on protein production?

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The protein produced will have a different identity.

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Define mutualism in biological relationships.

Back

A type of symbiotic relationship where both organisms benefit.

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What is homeostasis?

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The process by which living organisms maintain a stable internal environment.

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Explain the role of DNA replication in cell division.

Back

DNA replication ensures that each daughter cell receives an exact copy of the parent cell's genetic material.

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What is the significance of dominant and recessive traits in genetics?

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Dominant traits mask the expression of recessive traits in heterozygous individuals.

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Describe the process of natural selection.

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Natural selection is the process where organisms better adapted to their environment tend to survive and produce more offspring.