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What is the term for the unique role of a species in its environment?
What is the term for the unique role of a species in its environment?
What is the primary function of the cell wall in a cellular structure?
What is the primary function of the cell wall in a cellular structure?
What is the process by which plants convert light energy into chemical energy?
What is the process by which plants convert light energy into chemical energy?
Which of the following is an example of a homologous structure?
Which of the following is an example of a homologous structure?
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What is the term for the passing of genetic traits from parents to offspring?
What is the term for the passing of genetic traits from parents to offspring?
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What is the organelle responsible for generating energy for the cell through cellular respiration?
What is the organelle responsible for generating energy for the cell through cellular respiration?
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What is the primary component of a cell's genetic material?
What is the primary component of a cell's genetic material?
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Which process occurs in plant cells and is responsible for producing energy?
Which process occurs in plant cells and is responsible for producing energy?
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What is the term for the random change in gene frequency over time?
What is the term for the random change in gene frequency over time?
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What is the primary function of the circulatory system in the human body?
What is the primary function of the circulatory system in the human body?
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Which type of cell lacks a true nucleus?
Which type of cell lacks a true nucleus?
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What is the term for the community of organisms and their environment?
What is the term for the community of organisms and their environment?
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Which process is responsible for the adaptation of species to their environment?
Which process is responsible for the adaptation of species to their environment?
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What is the term for the regulation of internal environment in an organism?
What is the term for the regulation of internal environment in an organism?
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Which of the following is an example of a symbiotic relationship?
Which of the following is an example of a symbiotic relationship?
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What is the term for the study of the structure, function, and behavior of an organism's internal environment?
What is the term for the study of the structure, function, and behavior of an organism's internal environment?
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Study Notes
Cellular Structure
- Cell Membrane: semi-permeable membrane that separates the cell from its environment
- Cell Wall: rigid layer outside the cell membrane, providing structural support and protection
- Cytoplasm: jelly-like substance inside the cell membrane, where metabolic processes occur
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Organelles: specialized structures within the cell that perform specific functions
- Nucleus: contains genetic material (DNA)
- Mitochondria: generates energy for the cell through cellular respiration
- Endoplasmic Reticulum: involved in protein synthesis and transport
- Ribosomes: site of protein synthesis
- Lysosomes: contains digestive enzymes that break down and recycle cellular waste
Genetics
- DNA (Deoxyribonucleic Acid): double-stranded molecule containing genetic information
- Genes: segments of DNA that code for specific traits or proteins
- Chromosomes: thread-like structures made up of DNA and proteins, found in the nucleus
- Genotype: an individual's genetic makeup
- Phenotype: an individual's physical and behavioral characteristics
- Inheritance: passing of genetic traits from parents to offspring
- Mendel's Laws: principles of inheritance, including the Law of Segregation and the Law of Independent Assortment
Evolution
- Theory of Evolution: process by which species change over time through natural selection and genetic drift
- Natural Selection: process by which individuals with favorable traits are more likely to survive and reproduce
- Speciation: formation of new species from a single ancestral species
- Adaptation: process by which species become better suited to their environment
- Fossil Record: chronological record of the history of life on Earth
- Homologous Structures: similar structures found in different species that share a common ancestor
Ecosystems
- Ecosystem: community of living and non-living components that interact in a specific environment
- Biotic Factors: living components, such as plants, animals, and microorganisms
- Abiotic Factors: non-living components, such as light, temperature, and water
- Energy Flow: transfer of energy from one level of the food chain to the next
- Trophic Levels: levels of the food chain, including producers, consumers, and decomposers
- Ecological Niche: unique role of a species in its environment
Plant Biology
- Photosynthesis: process by which plants convert light energy into chemical energy
- Chlorophyll: green pigment that absorbs light energy
- Stomata: small openings on plant leaves that allow for gas exchange
- Xylem: vascular tissue that transports water and minerals from roots to leaves
- Phloem: vascular tissue that transports sugars and nutrients from leaves to roots
- Roots: underground structures that absorb water and nutrients
- Hormones: chemical signals that regulate plant growth and development
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Test your knowledge of biology fundamentals, including cellular structure, genetics, evolution, ecosystems, and plant biology. Review key concepts and terminology related to cells, genetic inheritance, species adaptation, and plant growth.
