STAAR Biology Category 1 Review

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What are stem cells?

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Stem cells are undifferentiated cells that can turn into other types of cells.

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What is the difference between a lysogenic infection and a lytic infection?

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A lysogenic virus can remain in the host DNA for a longer period without becoming active.

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What are the two kinds of cells?

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Prokaryotes and Eukaryotes.

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What is a key characteristic of Eukaryotic cells?

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Eukaryotic cells have a nucleus.

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What is a key characteristic of Prokaryotic cells?

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Prokaryotic cells do not have a nucleus.

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Define a virus.

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A virus is a microscopic infectious agent that can only replicate inside the living cells of an organism.

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What is the function of ribosomes in a cell?

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Ribosomes are responsible for protein synthesis.

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What is the role of DNA in cells?

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DNA contains the genetic instructions for the development and function of living things.

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What is cellular respiration?

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Cellular respiration is the process by which cells convert glucose and oxygen into energy, carbon dioxide, and water.

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What is photosynthesis?

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Photosynthesis is the process by which green plants and some other organisms use sunlight to synthesize foods with the help of chlorophyll.