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Unit 1 Science Biology Test > What are carcinogens? > Flashcards

What are carcinogens? Flashcards

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Carcinogen

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Carcinogens are substances capable of causing cancer in living tissue.

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Unit 1 Science Biology Test (31 decks)

What is the basic function of the organelles.

List 3 organelles that are unique to plant cells. What is their basic function?

List the three main reasons why cell division is important.

Identify the phases of the cell cycle and outline key events that occur in each phase.

What is cytokinesis, and how is it different for animal cells?

What is typically the longest phase of the cell cycle?

Define benign tumor, malignant tumor, metastasis.

What are carcinogens?

What are the stem cells (embryonic vs tissue)? What is cell differentiation?

What is the difference between physical digestion and chemical digestion?

Define peristalsis.

What is the main function of the liver and gallbladder?

What important substance is produced by the pancreas, and what is the purpose of this substance?

What is the name of the structure in the small intestine where absorption of nutrients mainly occurs?

Describe the importance of the circulatory system.

List three main components of the circulatory system.

List the four main components of blood. What is the basic function of each component?

How are arteries and veins different?

What is the function of capillaries?

Label the four chambers of the heart

Describe the importance of the respiratory system.

Explain the process of inhalation and exhalation (including structures, muscles, and their movements)

Write the word equation for cellular respiration and photosynthesis.

Trace the pathway of O2 molecules travel from the air to the lungs, heart, and cells of the body, followed by CO2 molecules.

Explain how the respiratory system is connected to the circulatory system OR explain how the digestive system is connected to the circulatory system.

What is the biggest risk of organ transportation? How can this risk be minimized?

List three similar functions that both plants and animals perform.

What is the purpose of the root system?

The shoot system has 3 components. Lead, flower, and stem. Outline the main purpose for each component.

Define meristematic cells. What type of animal cell is similar to these?

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