Biology Exam Review: Science and Chemistry of Life
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What is the goal of science?

  • To promote personal biases
  • To prove existing beliefs
  • To confirm popular opinions
  • To discover new knowledge and understanding (correct)
  • What is a hypothesis?

  • A widely accepted theory
  • A proposed explanation for a set of observations (correct)
  • An untested assumption
  • A proven scientific fact
  • How does a theory develop?

  • By relying on unverified claims
  • By rigorous testing and validation of hypotheses (correct)
  • By avoiding experimentation
  • By maintaining a single perspective
  • Which particles are found in atoms?

    <p>Protons, neutrons, and electrons</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of the nucleus in a eukaryotic cell?

    <p>Storing genetic material and controlling cell activities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main role of the cytoskeleton in a eukaryotic cell?

    <p>Structural support and cell movement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the function of the cell membrane?

    <p>Regulating the passage of substances into and out of the cell</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Where do plants get the energy they need to produce food through photosynthesis?

    <p>From sunlight</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the overall equation for photosynthesis?

    <p>$6CO_2 + 6H_2O + light \rightarrow C_6H_{12}O_6 + 6O_2$</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of cellular respiration?

    <p>To release energy from glucose and other organic molecules</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens during the process of glycolysis?

    <p>Conversion of glucose into pyruvate with the release of ATP</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the main events of the cell cycle?

    <p><strong>G1 phase, S phase, G2 phase, M phase</strong></p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does DNA differ from RNA?

    <p><strong>RNA has thymine and DNA has uracil</strong></p> Signup and view all the answers

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