Final Review #1 - Semester I

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What is the balanced equation for Photosynthesis?

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Light + 6H2O + 6CO2 --> 6O2 + C6H12O6

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Define homeostasis.

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Homeostasis is keeping something at an ideal position or setting.

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What type of cell is a eukaryote?

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A eukaryote is a cell that has a nucleus and membrane-bound organelles.

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What biomolecule is missing in people with muscular dystrophy?

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Proteins, specifically dystrophin.

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What is an autotroph?

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An organism that can make its own food.

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What is a heterotroph?

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An organism that cannot make its own food and relies on other sources.

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What is the role of chlorophyll in photosynthesis?

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Chlorophyll absorbs light energy, which is used to convert CO2 and H2O into glucose.

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What are the main products of photosynthesis?

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Oxygen and glucose.

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What is the function of proteins in the body?

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Proteins serve as building blocks for tissues, enzymes, and hormones.

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What is the difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?

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Prokaryotic cells lack a nucleus and membrane-bound organelles, while eukaryotic cells have them.