Cellular Processes Review

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What is cellular respiration?

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The process in which a cell harvests energy from glucose and converts it into usable energy for the body.

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What phase of mitosis is characterized by the separation of sister chromatids?

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Anaphase.

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What is diffusion?

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A form of passive transport where molecules move from an area of higher concentration to an area of lower concentration.

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What are the products of photosynthesis?

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Glucose and oxygen.

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What is endocytosis?

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A type of transport where cells engulf substances to bring them into the cell.

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What is the role of chlorophyll in photosynthesis?

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Chlorophyll absorbs light energy, which is used to convert carbon dioxide and water into glucose.

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What is the difference between active transport and passive transport?

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Active transport requires energy to move substances against their concentration gradient, while passive transport does not.

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What is the function of the sodium-potassium pump?

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It actively transports sodium ions out of the cell and potassium ions into the cell, maintaining the cell's electrochemical gradient.

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What is the significance of mitosis?

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Mitosis is the process of cell division that results in two identical daughter cells, essential for growth and repair.

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What is the main purpose of photosynthesis?

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To convert light energy into chemical energy stored in glucose.