Biology STAAR Review

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What is commensalism?

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A symbiotic relationship where one organism benefits while the other is neither helped nor harmed.

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What is the complementary DNA sequence for GGATA?

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CCTAT

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How do you transcribe the DNA sequence GGATA to mRNA?

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CCUAU

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What is the function of xylem in plants?

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Transporting water and nutrients from the roots to the leaves.

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What is the function of phloem in plants?

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Transporting sugars and nutrients produced by photosynthesis from the leaves to other parts of the plant.

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What is the role of the vascular system in plants?

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Transporting water and nutrients throughout the plant.

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What happens to a cell in a hypotonic solution?

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The cell swells as water enters, potentially leading to bursting.

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What is the definition of a hypotonic solution?

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A solution with a lower concentration of solutes compared to another solution.

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What is mutualism?

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A symbiotic relationship where both organisms benefit.

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What is parasitism?

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A symbiotic relationship where one organism benefits at the expense of the other.