Biology Fall Final Review

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What is the correct equation for photosynthesis?

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6CO₂ + 6H₂O + sunlight → 6O₂ + C₆H₁₂O₆

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What biomolecule do enzymes belong to?

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Proteins are the biomolecules that enzymes belong to.

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In osmosis, which way will the water move if a cell is placed in a hypotonic solution?

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Water will move into the cell.

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What is the process called when water rises up a thin straw or moves up a tree from the roots to the leaves?

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Capillary Action.

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What causes genetic variation in meiosis?

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Crossing over of chromosomes.

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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 chlorophyll in photosynthesis?

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Chlorophyll absorbs sunlight, which is essential for photosynthesis.

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Define diffusion in biological terms.

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Diffusion is the movement of molecules from an area of higher concentration to an area of lower concentration.

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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.

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What is the difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?

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Prokaryotic cells do not have a nucleus, while eukaryotic cells do.