Biology EOC Review

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What type of symbiosis occurs when hummingbirds feed on nectar from flowers and pollinate them?

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Mutualism

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What is glucose classified as?

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Carbohydrate

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What must occur during the cell cycle to ensure proper division of chromosomes?

Back

The DNA of the cell must replicate.

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If a daughter cell has 24 chromosomes, how many chromosomes did the parent cell have?

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24

Front

What best describes natural selection?

Back

Organisms better adapted to their environment are more likely to reproduce and pass on their traits to their offspring.

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Define symbiosis.

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A close and long-term interaction between two different species.

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What is the role of mitochondria in a cell?

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Mitochondria are the powerhouses of the cell, producing energy through cellular respiration.

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What is the primary function of carbohydrates in living organisms?

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To provide energy and support cellular structure.

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What is the difference between mitosis and meiosis?

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Mitosis results in two identical daughter cells, while meiosis results in four genetically diverse gametes.

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What is the significance of DNA replication?

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DNA replication is essential for cell division, ensuring that each daughter cell receives an exact copy of the DNA.