Biology Fall Semester Exam Ultimate Review (Copy)

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Which organelle captures energy from sunlight and produces food in plant cells?

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Chloroplast

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What explains the differences between genetically identical mice that look different?

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The two mice have the same genes; however, the genes are expressed differently (a gene is 'turned on' in one mouse and 'turned off' in the other).

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What is another word for monomer?

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Building block

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What type of cell does a cell wall belong to?

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Plant Cell Only

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What is the process called in which a DNA sequence is copied into mRNA?

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What is the function of mitochondria in a cell?

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

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What is the basic unit of life?

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Cell

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What is the role of ribosomes in a cell?

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Ribosomes are responsible for protein synthesis.

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What is the difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?

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Prokaryotic cells do not have a nucleus or membrane-bound organelles, while eukaryotic cells do.

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What is the function of the cell membrane?

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The cell membrane controls the movement of substances in and out of the cell.