Semester One Biology Final Review 2023

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What is the number of chromosomes in each daughter cell after mitosis if a human has 46 chromosomes in their skin cells?

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46

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Where does the light-dependent reaction of photosynthesis occur?

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Thylakoid

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What is an if-then statement that is developed to be tested in an experiment?

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Hypothesis

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What is reached when the solute concentration is equal on each side of a membrane?

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Equilibrium

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What are the products of cellular respiration?

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Water, carbon dioxide, and ATP

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What is the function of mitochondria in cells?

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Mitochondria are the powerhouse of the cell, producing ATP through cellular respiration.

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What is the role of chlorophyll in photosynthesis?

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Chlorophyll absorbs light energy, primarily from the blue and red wavelengths, to drive the photosynthesis process.

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Define osmosis.

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Osmosis is the movement of water molecules through a selectively permeable membrane from an area of lower solute concentration to an area of higher solute concentration.

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What is the difference between a hypothesis and a theory?

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A hypothesis is a testable prediction, while a theory is a well-substantiated explanation of an aspect of the natural world.

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What is the primary function of ribosomes in a cell?

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Ribosomes are responsible for protein synthesis.