Semester 1 Review Part 1

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What is an acid?

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A substance that has more H+ ions than water.

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What type of cells contain a nucleus?

Back

Eukaryotes.

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What happens to oxygen release when light intensity is reduced for a plant?

Back

The rate at which oxygen is released from the plant will decrease.

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What molecule makes up the hereditary material in humans?

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DNA.

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What is a monosaccharide?

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The monomer of a carbohydrate.

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What is the pH range of acids?

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Less than 7.

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What is the primary function of DNA?

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To store and transmit genetic information.

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What are the two main types of cells?

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Eukaryotic and prokaryotic.

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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.

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What is the role of chlorophyll in plants?

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To absorb light energy for photosynthesis.