NC Biology EOC [2019 released]

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What is the function of a contractile vacuole in protists?

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A contractile vacuole helps protists eliminate excess liquid, reducing pressure inside the cell and preventing it from bursting.

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What is the primary source of energy for cellular processes in organisms?

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ATP (Adenosine Triphosphate) is the primary source of energy for cellular processes.

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Which kingdom do multicellular eukaryotic autotrophs belong to?

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Plantae.

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What was the basis for the earliest classification system of organisms?

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The earliest classification system was based on physical characteristics.

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Which type of organism has been used to clean up oil spills?

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Bacteria.

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What are autotrophs?

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Autotrophs are organisms that produce their own food through photosynthesis or chemosynthesis.

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Define eukaryotic cells.

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Eukaryotic cells are complex cells that contain a nucleus and organelles, and are found in organisms such as plants, animals, and fungi.

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What is the role of ribosomes in a cell?

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Ribosomes are responsible for protein synthesis in the cell.

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Explain the term 'transgenic organism'.

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A transgenic organism is one that has been genetically modified to contain DNA from another species.

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What is the significance of evolutionary relationships in classification?

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Evolutionary relationships help scientists classify organisms based on their common ancestry and evolutionary history.