NC Biology EOC Review

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What is the role of chemicals in increasing cancer risk?

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Chemicals can increase cancer risk by causing cell mutations.

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Which organelle is responsible for converting food into energy for the cell?

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Mitochondria convert food into energy for the cell.

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What level do autotrophs occupy in ecosystems?

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Autotrophs make up the first level in all ecosystems.

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What happens if all mitochondria are removed from a plant cell?

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The plant cell will be unable to carry out respiration.

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What is the definition of a habitat?

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A habitat is a place where an organism lives.

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What is the function of mitochondria in cells?

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Mitochondria are responsible for producing energy through respiration.

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Define autotrophs.

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Autotrophs are organisms that produce their own food, typically through photosynthesis.

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What is the significance of cell mutations?

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Cell mutations can lead to cancer and other genetic disorders.

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What is the primary function of vacuoles in plant cells?

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Vacuoles store nutrients and waste products and help maintain turgor pressure.

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What is the difference between a habitat and a niche?

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A habitat is the environment where an organism lives, while a niche is the role or function of that organism within its habitat.