Foundational biology, chemistry, and physics facts for an early high school integrated science course.
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- What is the basic unit of all living things?
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Cell- What are the three main parts of a eukaryotic cell?
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Nucleus, cytoplasm, cell membrane- Name the organelle responsible for producing ATP energy
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Mitochondria- In which organelle does photosynthesis occur?
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Chloroplasts- What is photosynthesis?
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Process by which plants convert light energy, water, and carbon dioxide into glucose and oxygen- In which organelle does cellular respiration occur?
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Mitochondria- What does DNA stand for?
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Deoxyribonucleic acid- What is a chromosome?
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A structure made of DNA and protein that carries genes- What is a gene?
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A segment of DNA that codes for a specific protein or trait- In Mendel's law of segregation, what happens to allele pairs during reproduction?
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They separate, with one allele passing to each offspring- What is a dominant trait?
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A trait that appears in offspring even when inherited from only one parent- What is a recessive trait?
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A trait that appears only when inherited from both parents- Define evolution
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Change in populations of organisms over time- What is natural selection?
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Process where organisms with beneficial traits are more likely to survive and reproduce- What is an ecosystem?
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A community of organisms and the physical environment they interact with
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