Biology 1st Semester Final Review

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What type of cell encloses their DNA inside a true nucleus?

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Eukaryotes are cells that have a true nucleus, which contains their DNA.

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What did we dissect during our Ecology Unit?

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During our Ecology Unit, we dissected an owl pellet.

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What are the smallest objects that biologists study?

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Cells are the smallest units of life that biologists study.

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Who used a compound microscope to see and name 'cells'?

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Robert Hooke was the scientist who first used a compound microscope to observe and name 'cells'.

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What particles are found in the space outside of the nucleus of an atom?

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Electrons are the particles that orbit the nucleus of an atom.

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What is the basic unit of life?

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The cell is the basic unit of life.

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What is the function of the nucleus in a cell?

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The nucleus controls the cell's activities and contains its genetic material.

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What are prokaryotic cells?

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Prokaryotic cells are simple, single-celled organisms that do not have a nucleus.

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What is the role of mitochondria in a cell?

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Mitochondria are known as the powerhouse of the cell, providing energy through cellular respiration.

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What is photosynthesis?

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Photosynthesis is the process by which green plants use sunlight to synthesize foods from carbon dioxide and water.