Biology EOC Review 1

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What is the function of autotrophs in the carbon cycle?

Back

Autotrophs use carbon dioxide to produce glucose.

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Why are muscle cells different from blood cells?

Back

Different genes are activated in muscle cells than in blood cells.

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Which process produces the most variation within a species?

Back

Sexual reproduction produces the most variation within a species.

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What type of organic molecules are enzymes?

Back

Enzymes are proteins.

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What happens to a freshwater plant placed in saltwater?

Back

The cells of the plant will shrink because water will move out of them.

Front

Define autotrophs.

Back

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

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What is the role of enzymes in biological reactions?

Back

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

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Explain the difference between asexual and sexual reproduction.

Back

Asexual reproduction involves a single parent and produces genetically identical offspring, while sexual reproduction involves two parents and produces genetically diverse offspring.

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What is the significance of gene activation in cell differentiation?

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Gene activation determines the specific functions and characteristics of different cell types.

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What is osmosis?

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Osmosis is the movement of water across a semipermeable membrane from an area of lower solute concentration to an area of higher solute concentration.