Biology EOC Review

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What do prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells have in common?

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They both have DNA.

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What is the function of the centromere in a chromosome?

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The centromere is the region where two sister chromatids are joined together.

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What is ATP?

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ATP (Adenosine Triphosphate) is a unit of energy in the cell.

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What is an ecosystem?

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An ecosystem is all the living and nonliving things in an area that interact with each other.

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Why are animals considered heterotrophic?

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Animals are considered heterotrophic because they obtain nutrients by consuming other organisms or their products.

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What is the primary function of ribosomes in a cell?

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Ribosomes are responsible for protein synthesis.

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What is the role of mitochondria in a cell?

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Mitochondria are known as the powerhouse of the cell, generating ATP through cellular respiration.

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What is the difference between a habitat and a niche?

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A habitat is the environment where an organism lives, while a niche is the role or function of that organism within its habitat.

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What is photosynthesis?

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Photosynthesis is the process by which green plants and some other organisms use sunlight to synthesize foods with the help of chlorophyll.

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What is the function of chloroplasts?

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Chloroplasts are organelles in plant cells that conduct photosynthesis.