Biology Fall Final REVIEW

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What is a prokaryotic cell?

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A prokaryotic cell is a type of cell that does not have a nucleus or other membrane-bound organelles. Examples include bacteria.

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Which organism receives the least amount of energy from the producer?

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The owl receives the least amount of energy from the producer in a food chain.

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What is the first trophic level called?

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The first trophic level is called the primary producer.

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What is the process of osmosis?

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Osmosis is the passage of water molecules through a semipermeable membrane to equalize concentration.

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What is the difference between lytic and lysogenic cycles in viruses?

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The lytic cycle results in the destruction of the host cell, while the lysogenic cycle allows the virus's DNA to integrate into the host's DNA and remain dormant.

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What is a primary consumer?

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A primary consumer is an organism that eats primary producers (plants) in a food chain.

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What is a tertiary consumer?

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A tertiary consumer is an organism that eats secondary consumers in a food chain.

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What is diffusion?

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Diffusion is the movement of molecules from an area of high concentration to an area of low concentration.

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What is a food chain?

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A food chain is a linear sequence of organisms through which nutrients and energy pass as one organism eats another.

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What is a food web?

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A food web is a complex network of interconnected food chains in an ecosystem.