Biology Review

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What molecule contains three phosphate groups?

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ATP (Adenosine Triphosphate) is the energy currency of the cell, consisting of three phosphate groups.

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Which organisms perform photosynthesis?

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Only Autotrophs, such as plants and some bacteria, can perform photosynthesis to convert light energy into chemical energy.

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What pigment absorbs sunlight for photosynthesis?

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Chlorophyll is the green pigment found in plants that absorbs sunlight for photosynthesis.

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What is NOT TRUE about the cell membrane?

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The cell membrane does not contain digestive enzymes; it controls what enters and leaves the cell and is a phospholipid bilayer.

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Where does the Calvin cycle take place?

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The Calvin cycle takes place in the stroma of chloroplasts.

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What is the function of mitochondria?

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Mitochondria are known as the powerhouse of the cell, responsible for producing ATP through cellular respiration.

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What is the role of chloroplasts in plant cells?

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Chloroplasts are organelles that conduct photosynthesis, converting light energy into chemical energy.

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Define autotrophs.

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Autotrophs are organisms that produce their own food from inorganic substances, typically through photosynthesis.

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What is the structure of the cell membrane?

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The cell membrane is a phospholipid bilayer with embedded proteins, cholesterol, and carbohydrates.

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What is the primary function of ribosomes?

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Ribosomes are responsible for protein synthesis in the cell.