Semester 1 Post Test Biological Concepts

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What type of cell are animal cells?

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Eukaryotic

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What is the site of photosynthesis in plants?

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Chloroplasts

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How would you best describe an ecosystem?

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A community of interacting organisms and their physical environment.

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What happens during duplication in genetics?

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A piece of a chromosome is copied and remains within the chromosome.

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Which type of cell is more complex, prokaryote or eukaryote?

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Eukaryote.

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What is the primary function of mitochondria in cells?

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To produce energy (ATP) through cellular respiration.

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Define prokaryotic cells.

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

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What is the role of ribosomes in a cell?

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To synthesize proteins.

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What is the function of the nucleus in eukaryotic cells?

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To store genetic material (DNA) and control cell activities.

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What is a food chain?

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A linear sequence of organisms through which nutrients and energy pass.