Biology Midterm Review

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What is the independent variable in an experiment studying the effect of temperature on bacterial growth?

Back

Temperature

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What is a key difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?

Back

Eukaryotic cells have a more advanced cellular organization.

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In the statement 'If I water the plant more often, then it will grow taller,' what is the dependent variable?

Back

The height of the plant.

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What process releases chemical energy from sugars to make ATP when oxygen is present?

Back

Cellular respiration.

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What is the passive transport of water across a selectively permeable membrane called?

Back

Osmosis.

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Define prokaryotic cells.

Back

Cells that do not have a nucleus or other membrane-bound organelles.

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Define eukaryotic cells.

Back

Cells that have a nucleus and other membrane-bound organelles.

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What is the function of ATP in cellular processes?

Back

ATP serves as the primary energy carrier in cells.

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What is the role of enzymes in biological reactions?

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Enzymes act as catalysts to speed up chemical reactions.

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What is photosynthesis?

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The process by which green plants use sunlight to synthesize foods with the help of chlorophyll.