Biology EOC Review #1

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What is the equation for PHOTOSYNTHESIS?

Back

carbon dioxide + water --> oxygen + glucose

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How can the reintroduction of wolves benefit an ecosystem?

Back

It can eliminate weak animals from a prey population, thereby decreasing competition for natural resources.

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Which organelle converts food into energy for the cell?

Back

Mitochondria

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What happens during the S Phase of the cell cycle?

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DNA is copied.

Front

What forms the sides (backbone) of the DNA ladder?

Back

Deoxyribose (sugar) and phosphate.

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What is the role of mitochondria in a cell?

Back

Mitochondria convert food into energy.

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What is the primary function of photosynthesis?

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To convert light energy into chemical energy in the form of glucose.

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What is the significance of the G2 Phase in the cell cycle?

Back

The cell makes organelles for division.

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What is the main purpose of cellular respiration?

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To convert glucose into ATP (energy) for the cell.

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What is the difference between a food chain and a food web?

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A food chain is a linear sequence of organisms, while a food web is a complex network of interconnected food chains.