Biology EOC Review

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What is natural selection?

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Natural selection is the process by which organisms better adapted to their environment are more likely to reproduce and pass on their traits to their offspring.

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What does diploid mean?

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Diploid refers to a cell that contains two complete sets of chromosomes, one from each parent.

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What is ATP?

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ATP (adenosine triphosphate) is a unit of energy in the cell, used to power various cellular processes.

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What are carbohydrates made of?

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Carbohydrates are made of carbon (C), hydrogen (H), and oxygen (O).

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What is an ecosystem?

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An ecosystem is all of the living and nonliving things in an area that interact with each other.

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What is the role of producers in an ecosystem?

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Producers, such as plants, convert sunlight into energy through photosynthesis, forming the base of the food chain.

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What is the difference between biotic and abiotic factors?

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Biotic factors are living components of an ecosystem (like plants and animals), while abiotic factors are nonliving components (like water and soil).

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What is the function of DNA?

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DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) carries genetic information and instructions for the development and functioning of living organisms.

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What is a population in biology?

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A population is a group of individuals of the same species living in a specific area.

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What is homeostasis?

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Homeostasis is the ability of an organism to maintain a stable internal environment despite changes in external conditions.