Cells and Energy

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What is the correct order of organization in living organisms?

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Organelle, Cell, Tissue, Organ, Organ System, Organism.

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What process converts light energy, water, and CO2 into glucose and releases oxygen?

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Photosynthesis.

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What is the process called when a cell's vesicles release their contents outside the cell?

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Exocytosis.

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What are the two waste products of cellular respiration?

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Water and Carbon Dioxide (CO2).

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What term describes a cell membrane that allows some substances to pass in or out?

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Semi-permeable.

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What is the main energy currency of the cell?

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Adenosine Triphosphate (ATP).

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What is the function of mitochondria in a cell?

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Mitochondria are the powerhouses of the cell, where cellular respiration occurs to produce ATP.

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What is the role of chloroplasts in plant cells?

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Chloroplasts are responsible for photosynthesis, converting light energy into chemical energy.

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What is cellular respiration?

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A series of metabolic processes that convert glucose and oxygen into energy (ATP), carbon dioxide, and water.

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What is the difference between aerobic and anaerobic respiration?

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Aerobic respiration requires oxygen, while anaerobic respiration occurs without oxygen.

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