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What is the primary function of the mitochondria in a cell?
What is the process called when water moves through a plant, from the roots to the leaves, and is then released into the air as water vapor?
Which organelle is responsible for producing and modifying proteins in a cell?
What is the term for the process by which an organism's genetic information is passed from one generation to the next?
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What is the term for the 'building blocks of life', which are the basic structural and functional units of an organism?
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Study Notes
Cellular Functions
- Mitochondria are the primary site of cellular respiration, responsible for generating energy for the cell through the process of ATP production.
Plant Water Transport
- Transpiration is the process by which water moves through a plant, from the roots to the leaves, and is then released into the air as water vapor.
Protein Synthesis
- The endoplasmic reticulum (ER) is the organelle responsible for producing and modifying proteins in a cell.
Genetic Inheritance
- Heredity is the process by which an organism's genetic information is passed from one generation to the next.
Basic Units of Life
- Cells are the basic structural and functional units of an organism, commonly referred to as the 'building blocks of life'.
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Description
Test your understanding of biology fundamentals, including cellular structures, plant processes, and genetic information. This quiz covers key concepts from the new curriculum unit 5.
