EOC Exam Review 1

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What is the cell theory?

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The cell theory states that: 1) All living things are made of cells, 2) Cells are the basic structural and functional units of life, 3) All cells come from preexisting cells.

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What was a component of the original cell theory that was removed due to new scientific knowledge?

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Cells form through spontaneous generation.

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What is mitosis?

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Mitosis is a process of cell division that results in two daughter cells that are identical to the parent cell.

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What is meiosis?

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Meiosis is a process of cell division that results in four daughter cells, each with half the number of chromosomes of the parent cell.

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What is the difference between mitosis and meiosis?

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Mitosis produces two identical daughter cells, while meiosis produces four genetically diverse daughter cells.

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What is chemical evolution?

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Chemical evolution is a scientific theory that describes the process by which life on Earth originated from simple organic molecules.

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What is the first event that must occur for life to evolve according to chemical evolution?

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Synthesis of organic molecules.

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What is hemophilia?

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Hemophilia is a sex-linked, recessive genetic disorder that affects the blood's ability to clot.

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What is the probability of a son having hemophilia if the father does not have it and the mother is a carrier?

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There is a 50% chance that their sons will have hemophilia.

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What is the probability of a daughter having hemophilia if the father does not have it and the mother is a carrier?

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There is a 0% chance that their daughters will have hemophilia.