Final Exam Review

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What gas is produced by plants and used by animals?

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Oxygen is produced by plants during photosynthesis and used by animals for respiration.

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What was the significance of the Miller-Urey Experiment?

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The Miller-Urey Experiment demonstrated that simple organic molecules, such as amino acids and nucleotides, could be formed from inorganic compounds under conditions thought to resemble those of early Earth.

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What does the term 'anaerobic' refer to?

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Anaerobic refers to processes or organisms that do not require oxygen to live or function.

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What is a bacteriophage?

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A bacteriophage is a type of virus that specifically infects and enters bacterial cells.

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What type of cells contain a nucleus and membrane-bound organelles?

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Eukaryotic cells contain a nucleus and membrane-bound organelles.

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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 cellular respiration?

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Cellular respiration is the process by which cells convert glucose and oxygen into energy, carbon dioxide, and water.

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Define prokaryotic cells.

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Prokaryotic cells are simple, unicellular organisms that lack a nucleus and membrane-bound organelles.

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What is the role of chlorophyll in plants?

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Chlorophyll is a pigment that absorbs sunlight, allowing plants to perform photosynthesis.

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What are amino acids?

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Amino acids are organic compounds that serve as the building blocks of proteins.