Midterm Practice

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What is homeostasis?

Back

Maintenance of a relatively constant environment.

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NGSS.HS-LS1-3

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What is the primary function of ribosomes in a cell?

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To synthesize proteins.

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Which process occurs inside of mitochondria?

Back

Cellular Respiration.

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NGSS.HS-LS1-7

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What is the difference between independent and dependent variables in an experiment?

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Independent Variable is what you manipulate, dependent variable is what changes as a result.

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Which organelle is responsible for cell respiration and the creation of energy from stored sugar?

Back

Mitochondria.

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NGSS.HS-LS1-7

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Define homeostasis in biological terms.

Back

The ability of an organism to maintain a stable internal environment despite external changes.

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NGSS.HS-LS1-3

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What is the role of mitochondria in a cell?

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Mitochondria are the powerhouses of the cell, generating ATP through cellular respiration.

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NGSS.HS-LS1-7

NGSS.HS-LS2-5

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Explain the function of ribosomes in protein synthesis.

Back

Ribosomes read mRNA sequences and translate them into amino acid chains, forming proteins.

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What is an independent variable in an experiment?

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The variable that is changed or controlled to test its effects on the dependent variable.

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NGSS.MS-PS2-2

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What is a dependent variable in an experiment?

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The variable that is measured and affected in the experiment.

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NGSS.MS-LS1-5