2023 Fall Final, Biology

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What is biodiversity?

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Biodiversity is the variety of species within an ecosystem.

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Which relationship describes predator/prey?

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The relationship between a mountain lion and deer is an example of predator/prey.

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What is the process of decoding a strand of mRNA into a sequence of amino acids called?

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The process is called Translation.

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What is the function of the cell membrane?

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The cell membrane separates a cell from the surrounding environment and helps to control the movement of substances into and out of a cell.

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What are cilia?

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Cilia are tiny, hair-like structures that are used for cell movement.

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What is the role of the Golgi apparatus in a cell?

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The Golgi apparatus modifies, sorts, and packages proteins and lipids for secretion or delivery to other organelles.

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What is the function of vacuoles in plant cells?

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Vacuoles store nutrients, waste products, and help maintain turgor pressure in plant cells.

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What is the primary function of the nucleus in a cell?

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The nucleus houses the cell's genetic material (DNA) and controls cellular activities.

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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.