Biology Chapter on Cells and Organelles

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Which organelle is primarily responsible for housing the genetic material in an animal cell?

Nucleus (correct)

Cytoskeleton

Rough endoplasmic reticulum

Vacuole

What is the primary function of lysosomes in a cell?

Synthesizing proteins

Packaging and distributing proteins

Aiding in cell movement

Digesting waste materials (correct)

Which of the following organelles is directly involved in the synthesis of proteins?

Lysosomes

Cytoplasm

Nucleolus

Ribosomes (correct)

What feature distinguishes prokaryotic cells from eukaryotic cells considering all the following options?

Absence of endoplasmic reticulum Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary role of the cell wall in a plant cell?

Providing protection and support Signup and view all the answers

Which organelle is responsible for converting light energy into sugars in plant cells?

Chloroplasts Signup and view all the answers

In prokaryotic cells, where is the DNA primarily located?

Both (B) and (C) Signup and view all the answers

What is the process that results in the production of gametes?

Meiosis Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the data collected on the number of students receiving each letter grade on Smith's exam?

Quantitative data only Signup and view all the answers

Mr. Lee's running distance of 63 km last week should be classified as:

Quantitative data Signup and view all the answers

A collection of data indicates the number of students having blue, red, and green backpacks. This data is considered:

Both qualitative, due to color, and quantitative, due to count Signup and view all the answers

Luisa's hair being described as reddish-blonde is an example of:

Qualitative data Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a chemical change?

Digesting food Signup and view all the answers

Which structure in plant cells is primarily responsible for converting sunlight into chemical energy?

Chloroplast Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of the cell wall in plant cells?

Providing support and protection Signup and view all the answers

When a metal nail rusts due to exposure to water, what type of change is taking place?

Chemical change, a new substance (rust) is forming Signup and view all the answers

A clear liquid solidifies and becomes a white powder, what type of change has occurred?

Chemical change, because it becomes a new substance Signup and view all the answers

Unlike eukaryotic cells, what is a characteristic of prokaryotic cells?

Their genetic material is located in the nucleoid region Signup and view all the answers

When bubbles form in a liquid, which event is most likely occurring?

A chemical change Signup and view all the answers

Which of these is NOT a component of a nucleotide?

Amino acid Signup and view all the answers

What type of bond holds together the nitrogenous bases in a DNA molecule?

Hydrogen bonds Signup and view all the answers

What is the term for the process of copying DNA before cell division?

Replication Signup and view all the answers

During mitosis, at what stage do sister chromatids separate and move towards opposite poles of the cell?

Anaphase Signup and view all the answers

What structure forms in plant cells during cytokinesis to divide the cell?

Cell plate Signup and view all the answers

What term describes the identical copies of chromosomes that are joined at the centromere?

Sister chromatids Signup and view all the answers

In asexual reproduction, what is the genetic relationship between offspring and their parent?

Genetically identical Signup and view all the answers

Which form of asexual reproduction involves the splitting of a single organism into two identical daughter cells?

Binary fission Signup and view all the answers

What is a significant disadvantage of asexual reproduction?

Lack of genetic variation Signup and view all the answers

What type of cell division is responsible for producing gametes for sexual reproduction?

Meiosis Signup and view all the answers

What occurs in Meiosis I, in relation to chromosomes?

Homologous chromosomes are separated Signup and view all the answers

What is the outcome of Meiosis II?

Four haploid cells Signup and view all the answers

What term describes the phase transition of a substance from a liquid to a solid?

Freezing Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is considered to be a chemical change?

Rusting of iron Signup and view all the answers

What is the process called when a substance changes directly from a gaseous state to a solid state?

Deposition Signup and view all the answers

When a substance is described as having 'ductility', what does this property indicate?

Its ability to be drawn into thin wires. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a physical change?

Burning wood Signup and view all the answers

What term best describes the new organisms produced by living things?

Offspring Signup and view all the answers

What is the smallest unit of matter that retains the chemical properties of an element?

An atom Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary reason for cellular aging?

Cells are either not replaced or replaced at a reduced rate. Signup and view all the answers

What happens to particles in a substance as it is being heated?

They move faster Signup and view all the answers

What is the function of RNA within a cell?

Carrying information from the nucleus to the cytoplasm Signup and view all the answers

What is the fundamental cause of cancer?

Body cells and mutated cells reproduce rapidly and uncontrollably. Signup and view all the answers

Density is a measure of what?

The ratio of mass to volume Signup and view all the answers

In a DNA molecule, which base does adenine pair with?

Thymine Signup and view all the answers

Which statement accurately reflect the diversity of cells in the human body?

Cells have varying lifespans and perform different specialized functions. Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'viscosity' refer to when describing a fluid?

The fluid's resistance to flow Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct base sequence on the other side of a DNA strand if one side has the sequence ACGTTGACT?

TGCAACTGA Signup and view all the answers

What is the correct organizational hierarchy of a multicellular organism, from smallest component to largest?

Cells, tissues, organs, organ systems, organism Signup and view all the answers

The flammability of a substance is an example of what kind of property?

Chemical property Signup and view all the answers

What are the three stages of the cell cycle in the correct order?

Interphase, cytokinesis, and mitosis Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a component of the modern cell theory?

The activity of an organism is not dependent on its cells. Signup and view all the answers

What is the process of a liquid changing into a gas called?

Vaporization Signup and view all the answers

Which statement is incorrect regarding events in prophase of mitosis?

Centromeres pull apart Signup and view all the answers

What method of asexual reproduction is demonstrated when a parent organism produces a smaller version of itself that may detach or form a colony?

Budding Signup and view all the answers

How does the cell cycle generally differ between plants and animals?

In plants, the cell plate forms between daughter cells Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of a qualitative observation?

The flower has a sweet scent Signup and view all the answers

Which of these is NOT a quantitative property?

Odor Signup and view all the answers

Which reproductive method do ferns use to create new plants?

Spores Signup and view all the answers

In animal cells, what structures anchor the spindle fibers during mitosis?

Centrioles Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a disadvantage of asexual reproduction?

Only one organism is needed to reproduce. Signup and view all the answers

If a cell divides every hour, how many cells would there be after eight hours, assuming no cell death?

256 Signup and view all the answers

What best describes a quantitative property?

Involves numbers and measurements Signup and view all the answers

What is it called when pollen is transferred to the stigma of a flower from a different plant?

Cross-Pollination Signup and view all the answers

What type of reproduction occurs in amoebas?

Mitotic cell division Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best represents a quantitative observation?

The temperature of the liquid is 78°C. Signup and view all the answers

What are the two daughter cells formed by binary fission like?

The same size and the same shape Signup and view all the answers

Within the human body, where does fertilization of the egg typically occur?

Fallopian Tube Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following organisms reproduces through budding?

Yeast Signup and view all the answers

Which cellular organelle is primarily responsible for the production of energy in the form of ATP?

Mitochondria Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of ribosomes in the cell?

Synthesizing proteins Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary function of ribosomes within the cell?

Synthesizing proteins Signup and view all the answers

Which organelle within a eukaryotic cell is responsible for transforming energy?

Mitochondria Signup and view all the answers

The Golgi apparatus is most involved in which of these cellular tasks?

Modifying, packaging, and sorting of proteins for secretion Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of lysosomes within a cell?

Breaking down cellular waste and digesting food Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT a physical property of a substance?

Corrosion Signup and view all the answers

A substance containing only carbon and oxygen atoms would be BEST described as a(n):

Compound Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a characteristic of cells produced by meiosis, but not by mitosis?

They are genetically different from both each other and the parent cell. Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary advantage of sexual reproduction compared to asexual reproduction?

It leads to greater genetic variation, which is good for adaptation. Signup and view all the answers

Which of these correctly describes the three parts of the pistil in a flower?

Stigma, style, ovary Signup and view all the answers

Which state of matter has a definite volume but not a definite shape?

Liquid Signup and view all the answers

What is a physical property of a substance?

Its ability to change shape without altering chemical composition. Signup and view all the answers

When a substance changes state from a liquid to a gas, what is this process called?

Boiling Signup and view all the answers

A student observes that a solution turns from clear to cloudy when two liquids are mixed. Is this an example of a chemical or physical change?

Chemical change, as a precipitate (a new substance) may have formed. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a quantitative observation?

The mass of the sample is 15 grams. Signup and view all the answers

Which scientist is credited with first observing living microscopic organisms and called them 'animacules'?

Anton van Leeuwenhoek Signup and view all the answers

What does 'vegetative reproduction' refer to?

The ability of plants to reproduce asexually. Signup and view all the answers

What is the significance of 'crossing over' in meiosis?

It creates variation in the genetic code of the daughter cells. Signup and view all the answers

What occurs during Anaphase II of meiosis?

Sister chromatids are separated. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is a property associated with 'malleability'?

The ability to be hammered into thin sheets Signup and view all the answers

What term describes the physical property related to how easily a liquid flows?

Viscosity Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following best describes the main contribution of Rosalind Franklin to the study of biology?

Identification of the structure of DNA Signup and view all the answers

What does 'ductility' describe?

The ability of a material to have its shape changed without breaking Signup and view all the answers

In a cell, where is the majority of the cell's DNA located?

Nucleus Signup and view all the answers

Which organelle is responsible for synthesizing proteins?

Ribosomes Signup and view all the answers

What is the main function of the mitochondria in a cell?

Producing energy (ATP) Signup and view all the answers

If a cell needs to store sugar, which organelle or structure is most likely to be used?

Vacuole Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following correctly describes the behavior of a 'heterogeneous mixture'?

It has distinct visible phases that are not uniformly mixed Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between an element and a compound?

Compounds can be broken down into simpler substances, whereas elements cannot Signup and view all the answers

What is the most important reason to use the eyewash station in the lab?

To help remove chemicals from the eye. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following correctly list the main parts of an atom?

Protons, neutrons, and electrons Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is an example of quantitative data?

The temperature is 25°C Signup and view all the answers

What does 'crossing over' refer to?

The exchange of genetic material between chromosomes during meiosis Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is not a step or phase in mitosis?

Interphase Signup and view all the answers

What does the statement 'nature vs nurture' refer to when discussing offspring?

The debate of whether genes or environment predominately influence the offspring's characteristics Signup and view all the answers

What is the role of the 'spindle fibers' during mitosis?

To separate sister chromatids and move them to opposite poles Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Biology Multiple Choice Questions

Cell Organelles: The nucleus contains the genetic material (DNA) of animal cells.
Lysosomes: Digest waste molecules and food particles.
Protein Synthesis: Ribosomes are responsible for making proteins.
Prokaryotic Cells: Lack an endoplasmic reticulum. They contain a cell wall, cytoplasm, and ribosomes.
Cell Wall Function: Protects and supports the cell, primarily in plant cells.
Photosynthesis: Chloroplasts convert light energy into sugar.
Cell Movement: Flagella aid in cell swimming.
Prokaryotic DNA Location: DNA is located in the nucleoid region in prokaryotic cells, not a nucleus. Plasmids are also found as separate DNA.
Cell Type Identification: Identify the correct cell type.
Chlorophyll: Captures light energy from the sun, a green pigment.
Gamete Production: Meiosis produces gametes.
Sexual Reproduction: Fertilization involves the combination of gametes from two parents.
Genetic Material: Chromosomes carry genetic material.
Mitosis: Key process for producing new body cells.
Plant Fertilization: Plant fertilization can involve wind, water, and animals.
Meiosis Product: Meiosis creates gametes, i.e., sperm or egg cells.
Sexual Reproduction Advantage: Increased genetic variation for adaptation and evolution.
Spontaneous Generation: The incorrect idea of life arising from non-living things.
Reproduction Definition: Reproduction includes forming offspring and making new cells.
Reproduction in All Living Things: All living things reproduce.
Offspring Definition: New organisms produced by living things.
Cell Reproduction: Cell division produces new cells.
DNA Structure: DNA is a double helix with a sugar-phosphate backbone and nitrogenous bases.
DNA Base Pairing: Adenine (A) pairs with Thymine (T), and Guanine (G) pairs with Cytosine (C).
DNA Structure (Backbone): DNA's backbone is made up of alternating sugar (deoxyribose) and phosphate groups.
RNA Function: RNA carries information from the nucleus to the cytoplasm.
DNA Base Sequence: If one strand of DNA has the sequence ACGTTGACT, the complementary strand is TGCAACTGA.
Cell Cycle Stages: The correct order: Interphase, mitosis, and cytokinesis.
Mitosis Prophase: Chromosomes condense, the nucleolus disappears, spindle fibers form, BUT centrioles do NOT pull apart.
Plant vs Animal Cell Cycle: Plant cells have a cell plate forming between daughter cells during cytokinesis, while animal cells have a cytoskeletal ring.
Spindle Fibre Anchorage: Centrioles anchor spindle fibres during animal cell mitosis.
Cell Division Rate: With one cell division every hour, eight hours yields 256 cells (2⁸).
Amoeba Reproduction: Amoebas reproduce by mitotic cell division.
Binary Fission Product: Binary fission produces two daughter cells of the same size and shape.
Budding Characteristics: Budding produces two cells with potentially the same DNA (but possible mutations will create some sort of difference) but they differ in size.
Mold Reproduction: Spores are the cells of reproduction in molds.
Regeneration: Regeneration occurs in certain animals, not all.
Human Regeneration: Limited and only specific to particular tissues.
Ribosomes: Small structures made of RNA and proteins.
Mitosis Spindle Apparatus: Centrioles are used with the spindle apparatus during mitosis.
Ribosome Production: The nucleolus is responsible for producing ribosomes.
Cell Movement: Cilia are hair-like projections aiding cell movement.
Cell Interior: The cytoplasm is the jelly-like material within a cell membrane.
Energy Production: Mitochondria transform energy for all eukaryotic cells.
Lysosome Function: Lysosomes break down food, digest wastes, and remove worn-out cell parts.
Cell Support: Microfilaments and microtubules provide structural support for cells.
Prokaryote Definition: Prokaryotic cells lack a nucleus.
Binary Fission Example: Bacteria reproduce via binary fission.
Mold Reproduction Method: Sporulation is the method of reproduction in molds.
Mold Energy Source: Molds get their energy from the food they grow on.
Mold Reproductive Units: Spores reproduce the molds
Plant Reproduction Types: Plant reproduction can be both sexual and asexual.
Plant Reproduction Methods: Strawberry plants reproduce both sexually and asexually.
Plant Asexual Reproduction: Vegetative propagation is a form of asexual reproduction in plants.
Cell Cycle Phase After Mitosis: Cytokinesis occurs immediately after mitosis.
Mitosis Definition: Mitosis is the nuclear division process.
Mitosis Cellular Structures: Spindles aid in chromosome movement during mitosis.
Sister Chromatids: Joined strands of duplicated genetic material.
Cellular Aging Theory: A possible cause of aging is the slower regeneration of cells as we age.
Cancer Cause: Cancer is caused by cells, or mutated cells, reproducing too rapidly, or failing to reproduce, due to changes in their genetic material.
Cellular Diversity: Cells in the human body perform different tasks during their lifetime.
Organism Structure Hierarchy: Correct hierarchy for an organism.
Cell Theory Principles: All living organisms are composed of cells, these are the basic unit of structure/function, all cells come from preexisting cells.
Asexual Reproduction (General): In asexual reproduction, one parent produces offspring identical to itself.
Asexual Reproduction Disadvantages:
-Reduced diversity, leading to vulnerability to environmental changes and diseases
-Increased competition for resources such as food and shelter in populations
Plant Pollination Methods: Plants can be pollinated by wind, water, and animals.
Human Fertilization Location: Fertilization occurs in the fallopian tube.
Meiosis Phases: Identify the stages of meiosis.
Flower Parts: The pistil is the female part of a flower.
Plant Sexual Reproduction: To sexually reproduce, a plant must form seeds
Human Fertilization Process: Events occurring during human fertilization.
ATP Production: Mitochondria produce energy in the form of ATP.
Ribosome Function: Ribosomes synthesize proteins.
Golgi Apparatus Function: The Golgi apparatus modifies, sorts, and packages proteins for secretion.

Chemistry Multiple Choice Questions

Physical Properties: Corrosion is not a physical property, while hardness, color, and malleability are physical ones.
Pure Substance Composition: A substance containing carbon and oxygen is likely a compound.
Nuclear Components: Electrons are not found in the nucleus; Protons and neutrons are.
Definition of Matter: Matter has mass and occupies space.
Malleability: The ability to be hammered into thin sheets.
Solid State of Matter: Solids have a definite shape and volume.
Mass Definition: Mass measures the amount of matter in an object.
Volume Definition: Volume measures the space occupied by an object.
State Change: A change in the state of matter is a physical change.
Chemical Property: Reactivity with oxygen is a chemical property, not color, melting point, or density.
Density Definition: Density is the amount of matter packed into a given volume.
Gas Characteristics: Gases do have a definite shape (they take the shape of their container)
Solubility Definition: Solubility is a substance's ability to dissolve in another substance.
Conductivity: The ability to transmit heat or electricity.
Liquid State of Matter: Liquids have a definite volume but take the shape of their container.
State Change (Boiling): Boiling changes a liquid to a gas.
State Change (Melting): Metals that melt change from a solid to a liquid state.
Ductility: The ability to be drawn into wires.
Chemical Change: Iron rusting is a chemical change, not ice melting, water boiling, or sugar dissolving.
Physical Property: Boiling point and melting point are physical properties of substances.
Freezing: A liquid changing to a solid is called freezing.
Condensation: A gas changing to a liquid is called condensation.
Examples of Physical Change: Cutting paper and dissolving sugar.
Smallest Unit of Matter: The smallest unit of matter is an atom.
Effect of Heating on Particles: Heating makes particles move faster.
Boiling Point: The boiling point is an example of a physical property.
Ductility: The ability to be stretched into a thin wire is ductility.
Chemical Change Definition: Chemical changes form new substances, not just size or shape changes.
Viscosity: Measure of a fluid's resistance to flow.
Density Equation: Determines the density of a material
Chemical Property Example: Reactivity with water is a chemical property.
Physical Change Example: Sugar dissolving in water is a physical change.
Physical Property Example: Conductivity of a material is a physical property.
Chemical Property Example: The ability of iron to rust is a chemical property.
Chemical Change Example: Milk souring and iron rusting are examples of chemical changes.
Elasticity: The ability to stretch without breaking.
Physical Property Example (Water): Water's freezing point of 0°C is a physical property.
Chemical Property vs Physical Property: Color change and flammability are examples of chemical properties; Boiling point is an example of a physical property.
Chemical Change Examples: Baking cakes, wood burning, and paper combustion are chemical changes.
Qualitative vs Quantitative Properties: Density is a quantitative property.
Qualitative vs Quantitative Observations: The mass or weight of an object is part of a quantitative observations.
Qualitative Example: Taste of a substance is a qualitative property.
Quantitative Property Example: Density is a quantitative property, not color or smell or texture.
Quantitative Observation: Example of a quantitative measurement/observation
Qualitative Observation: Example of a qualitative observation
Qualitative Property Example: Smell of a chemical/substance is an example of a qualitative property.
Quantitative Property Example: Volume of a liquid is an example of a quantitative property, not color.
Quantitative Observations: Example quantitiative observations.

Biology Fill-in-the-Blank

Cell Theory: All living things are made up of one or more cells.
Cell Theory: The cell is the basic unit of structure and function in living organisms.
Cell Theory: All cells come from pre-existing cells.
Eukaryotic Cell Part: The nucleus houses a eukaryotic cell's genetic material.
Cell Membrane: Protects and controls passage into and out of the cell.
Mitochondria Function: Mitochondria produce energy.
Ribosomes Location: Ribosomes are found in the cytoplasm and attached to the ER.
Endoplasmic Reticulum (ER): The smooth ER makes lipids; the rough ER produces proteins.
Cytoplasm: The cytoplasm holds organelles in place.
Plant Cell Organelle: Chloroplasts perform photosynthesis.
Plant Cell Storage: Vacuoles store substances.
Plant Cell Support: The cell wall provides support.
Lysosomes: Lysosomes contain enzymes that break down waste.
Cell Movement Structures: Cilia move cells; flagella propel them.
Prokaryotic Nucleus: Prokaryotes lack a true nucleus; the nucleoid region houses DNA.
Prokaryotic Ribosomes: Prokaryotic ribosomes are smaller than eukaryotic ones.
Prokaryotic Cell Protection: Some prokaryotic cells have a slime capsule for protection.
Prokaryotic Movement: Flagella aid in movement in prokaryotes.
Bacteria Reproduction: Prokaryotes reproduce asexually through binary fission.
DNA Components: Nucleotides are DNA monomers; each has a phosphate group, sugar, and base.
DNA Sugar: Deoxyribose is the DNA sugar.
DNA Bases: DNA's four bases are adenine, thymine, cytosine, and guanine.
DNA Base Pairs: A pairs with T, C pairs with G in DNA's double helix.
DNA Backbone: Sugar-phosphate groups form DNA's backbone.
DNA Segment Definition: A gene is a DNA segment, which codes for proteins.
DNA Replication: Copying DNA before cell division is replication
Mitosis Importance: Growth, development, and repair in multicellular organisms.
Cell Cycle Stages: Interphase, mitosis, and cytokinesis.
Mitosis Stages (Prophase): Chromatin condenses into chromosomes in prophase.
Mitosis Spindle: Spindle fibres separate chromosomes during mitosis.
Mitosis Stages (Metaphase): Chromosomes align in the center.
Mitosis Stages (Anaphase): Sister chromatids separate and move to opposite sides.
Mitosis Stages (Telophase): Nuclear membranes form around chromosomes in telophase.
Cytokinesis: Cytoplasm division is cytokinesis
Plant Cell Cytpokinesis: A cell plate forms in plant cells during cytokinesis.
Animal Cell Cytokinesis: A cytoskeletal ring divides animal cells.
Chromosome Copies: Sister chromatids are copies of chromosomes.
Centromere Location: The centromere joins sister chromatids.
Mitosis Outcomes: Mitosis results in the production of two identical cells.
Asexual vs sexual Reproduction: Most organisms will use asexual reproduction when possible
Asexual Advantages: Asexual reproduction is quick and energy efficient and reproduces quickly
Asexual Disadvantages: Lack of genetic diversity causes susceptibility to environmental changes and disease.
Sexual Reproduction Definition: Combining gametes from two parents.
Gamete Types: Sperm and eggs are the gametes
Fertilization Process: Fusion of male and female gametes forms a zygote.
Meiosis Definition: Meiosis produces gametes in sexually reproducing organisms
Meiosis Outcome: Meiosis halves the number of chromosomes, producing haploid gametes.
Meiosis I Outcomes: Homologous chromosomes separate in meiosis I.
Meiosis II Outcomes: Sister chromatids separate to produce four haploid cells in meiosis II
Crossing Over: Crossing over is the exchange of genetic material between homologous chromosomes during Prophase I in meiosis
Meiosis's Role in Variation: Crossing over increases genetic diversity
Meiosis Location: Meiosis I and meiosis II are parts of a process in the formation of gametes.
Flower Parts: The pistil includes the stigma, style, and ovary; the stamen comprises the anther and filament.

Chemistry Fill-in-the-Blank

Matter Definition: Matter has mass and takes up space.
States of Matter: The three states are solid, liquid, and gas.
Solid Characteristics: Solids have a definite shape and volume.
Liquid Properties: Liquids have definite volume and take the shape of their containers.
Gas Properties: Gases neither have shape nor volume.
Mass Definition: Mass quantifies the amount of matter.
Volume Definition: Volume refers to the space an object occupies.
Physical Property Definition: Physical properties can be observed without changing a substance's composition.
Qualitative Property: Qualitative properties use descriptive terms (not numbers)
Quantitative Property Quantitative properties involve numbers and measurements
Chemical Property Definition: A chemical property describes a substance's ability to undergo chemical changes.
Melting Process: Solids change into liquids via melting
Melting Point Definition: The melting point is the temperature at which a substance melts.
Boiling Point Definition: The boiling point is the temperature at which a substance boils.
Physical Change Definition: Physical changes alter a substance's form but not its identity.
Chemical Change Definition: Chemical changes create new substances.
Solubility Definition: Solubility is a substance's ability to dissolve in another substance.
Qualitative vs. Quantitative Observation: Qualitative observations are descriptive, quantitative use numbers.
Examples of Qualitative Observation: "The liquid is blue" is a qualitative observation.

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Biology Short Answer Questions

Mitochondria in Muscle Cells: Muscle cells need more mitochondria to produce the energy (ATP) needed for their function.
Photosynthesis Product Destination: The sugar produced in photosynthesis goes to the mitochondria for use/vacuoles for storage.
Vacuole Size Differences: Plant cells have larger vacuoles to store water, as they don't move to get water from wherever it is.
RNA vs. DNA Comparison: A comparison table should be provided for RNA (single stranded, AUCG, ribose sugar) and DNA (double stranded, ATCG, deoxyribose sugar) .
Interphase Details: Interphase is where the cell grows, repairs, replicates DNA and its organelles, and performs its duties.
Spinal Cord/Brain Injury Healing: Nervous system cells don't undergo mitosis, thus making them unable to repair an injury.
"Nature vs. Nurture": Offspring characteristics result from the interaction of genes (nature) with their environment (nurture).
Plant Pollination: Three ways plants are pollinated include: wind, water, and animals.
Crossing Over: Homologous chromosomes exchange DNA segments in crossing over to increase genetic variation.

Chemistry Short Answer Questions

Chemical Exposure in the Lab: If a chemical gets in the eye, immediately flush the eye and seek help to alleviate the effects of the exposure
Lab Emergency Supplies: Keep the location of fire extinguishers and first aid kits readily available in the lab for various eventualities.
Atom Structure: Atoms have protons (+), neutrons (0), and electrons (-). Protons and neutrons populate the nucleus; electrons populate orbitals outside the nucleus.
Qualitative vs. Quantitative Statements: Identify whether the statements are qualitative or quantitative depending on whether numbers or descriptors are involved.
Data Classification: Classify data as qualitative, quantitative, or a combination, as demonstrated in these examples.
Material Classification Classify the materials as element, compound, mechanical mixture, solution, etc. as examples given.
Physical and Chemical Changes: Distinguish between chemical (new substance formed) and physical (no new substance) changes.
Paper Cutting: Cutting paper is a physical change—the paper's form changes, but it is still paper.
Rusting Nail: A rusting nail is a chemical change—the iron reacts with oxygen, producing a different substance.
Changes in Diagrams: Describe what is occurring in the provided images (e.g., melting, bubbling) and classify them as a physical or chemical change.

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