topic 4 biology Flashcards

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True or False: All living organisms are made up of cells.

A

True

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2
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What is the process by which cells divide to form new cells?

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Cell division

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3
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Fill in the blank: The two main types of cell division are _____ and meiosis.

A

mitosis

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4
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What is the main purpose of mitosis?

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To produce two identical daughter cells for growth and repair.

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5
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What type of cell division results in gametes?

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Meiosis

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6
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True or False: Meiosis results in four genetically identical cells.

A

False

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7
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What is the function of ribosomes?

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Protein synthesis

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8
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What is the role of the nucleus in a cell?

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To store genetic material and control cell activities.

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9
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What structure regulates the movement of substances in and out of the cell?

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Cell membrane

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10
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Fill in the blank: The _____ is responsible for energy production in the cell.

A

mitochondria

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11
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What is photosynthesis?

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The process by which plants convert light energy into chemical energy.

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What are the two main stages of photosynthesis?

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Light-dependent reactions and the Calvin cycle.

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13
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True or False: Chloroplasts are found in animal cells.

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False

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14
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What is the chemical equation for photosynthesis?

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6CO2 + 6H2O + light energy → C6H12O6 + 6O2

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15
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What is the main pigment involved in photosynthesis?

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Chlorophyll

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16
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What are enzymes?

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Biological catalysts that speed up chemical reactions.

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17
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Fill in the blank: Enzymes are made up of _____.

18
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What factors can affect enzyme activity?

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Temperature, pH, and substrate concentration.

19
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What is the active site of an enzyme?

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The region where the substrate binds.

20
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True or False: Enzymes are consumed in the reactions they catalyze.

21
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What is respiration?

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The process of breaking down glucose to release energy.

22
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What are the two types of respiration?

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Aerobic respiration and anaerobic respiration.

23
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What is the equation for aerobic respiration?

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C6H12O6 + 6O2 → 6CO2 + 6H2O + energy (ATP)

24
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Fill in the blank: Anaerobic respiration in yeast produces _____ and carbon dioxide.

25
What is homeostasis?
The maintenance of a stable internal environment.
26
What are the three main components of the nervous system?
Brain, spinal cord, and nerves.
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What is the function of the endocrine system?
To regulate bodily functions through hormones.
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True or False: Hormones are released directly into the bloodstream.
True
29
What is the role of insulin?
To regulate blood glucose levels.
30
Fill in the blank: The _____ is the body's 'fight or flight' response.
sympathetic nervous system
31
What is a reflex action?
An automatic response to a stimulus.
32
What is biodiversity?
The variety of life in a particular habitat or ecosystem.
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Fill in the blank: An ecosystem includes both _____ and abiotic components.
biotic
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What is a food chain?
A linear sequence of organisms through which nutrients and energy pass.
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What is the role of decomposers in an ecosystem?
To break down dead organic matter and recycle nutrients.
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True or False: Trophic levels indicate the position of an organism in a food chain.
True
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What are the primary producers in an ecosystem?
Plants or photosynthetic organisms.
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What is the greenhouse effect?
The trapping of heat in the Earth's atmosphere by greenhouse gases.
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Fill in the blank: Climate change is primarily caused by an increase in _____ gases.
greenhouse
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What is the role of biodiversity in ecosystems?
To enhance resilience and stability of ecosystems.
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What can lead to habitat destruction?
Urban development, deforestation, pollution, and climate change.
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Fill in the blank: Conservation efforts aim to protect _____ and their habitats.
biodiversity