2nd Nine Weeks Six Weeks Exam

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Organisms whose cells do not have a nucleus are called . . .

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Prokaryotes

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Organisms with cells that have a nucleus are called . . .

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Eukaryotes

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Why is having a scientific name for each species of an organism important?

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To standardize the naming and organization of organisms to avoid confusion.

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These organelles are used for storage. Plants have one that is very large and filled with water.

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Vacuole

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What is the optimal temperature for the enzyme illustrated in the graph?

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47 °C

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What is the definition of a prokaryote?

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A single-celled organism that lacks a nucleus and membrane-bound organelles.

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What is the definition of a eukaryote?

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An organism whose cells contain a nucleus and membrane-bound organelles.

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What is taxonomy?

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The science of classifying organisms into groups based on shared characteristics.

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What is the function of a vacuole in plant cells?

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To store nutrients, waste products, and help maintain turgor pressure.

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What is the role of enzymes in biological processes?

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Enzymes act as catalysts to speed up chemical reactions in the body.