Living Environment Regents Review 1

Living Environment Regents Review 1

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Biology

7th - 12th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is selective breeding?

Back

Selective breeding is the process of choosing specific plants or animals to reproduce based on desired traits, such as higher yield or disease resistance.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is the primary source of energy in an ecosystem?

Back

The primary source of energy in an ecosystem is solar energy, which is captured by plants during photosynthesis.

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Why do different body cells of the same individual look and function differently?

Back

Different body cells look and function differently because different genes are activated in different kinds of cells.

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

How do variations in asexual organisms like amebas occur?

Back

Variations in asexual organisms like amebas most commonly occur through random mutations.

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What causes cancerous growths at the cellular level?

Back

Cancerous growths are often caused by gene mutations that lead to abnormal mitotic cell division.

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is genetic engineering?

Back

Genetic engineering is the direct manipulation of an organism's genes using biotechnology to alter its characteristics.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What is cellular respiration?

Back

Cellular respiration is the process by which cells convert glucose and oxygen into energy, carbon dioxide, and water.

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