PMA 2 Topic Review- Macro, Plants, Biodiversity, Cells

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What is the function of meristematic tissue in plants?

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Meristematic tissue is responsible for the growth of plants, allowing them to increase in length and produce new cells.

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What is ATP and why is it important for cells?

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ATP (Adenosine Triphosphate) is the energy currency of the cell, providing the necessary energy for various cellular processes.

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What are the three main parts of Cell Theory?

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1. All living things are made of cells. 2. The cell is the smallest unit of life. 3. All cells come from pre-existing cells.

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Do plant cells perform both cellular respiration and photosynthesis?

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True, plant cells perform both processes to convert energy and produce food.

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What is biomagnification?

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Biomagnification is the process where the concentration of toxic substances increases in organisms at each successive level of the food chain.

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What is the role of xylem in plants?

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Xylem is responsible for transporting water and nutrients from the roots to the rest of the plant.

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What is the primary function of guard cells?

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Guard cells regulate the opening and closing of stomata, controlling gas exchange and water loss in plants.

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What is photosynthesis?

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Photosynthesis is the process by which green plants 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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What is the difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?

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Prokaryotic cells lack a nucleus and membrane-bound organelles, while eukaryotic cells have a nucleus and organelles.