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What is the Cell Theory?

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A fundamental concept in biology stating that all living things are composed of cells, and cells are the basic unit of life, and all cells come from previously existing cells

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Define Prokaryotic.

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Organisms without a membrane-bound nucleus.

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Define Eukaryotic.

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Organisms with a membrane-bound nucleus.

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What is the function of a Chloroplast?

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Site of photosynthesis in plant cells.

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What is a Cell Wall?

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A rigid layer that provides support and protection to plant cells.

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What is the role of a Nucleus?

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Control center of the cell, containing genetic material.

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What is a Vacuole?

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A storage organelle in cells, often larger in plant cells.

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What is the Cell Membrane?

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A semipermeable membrane that surrounds the cell, controlling entry and exit of substances.

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What is the function of Mitochondria?

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Powerhouse of the cell, generating ATP through cellular respiration.

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What is the Endoplasmic Reticulum?

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An organelle involved in protein and lipid synthesis.

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What is the function of Centrioles?

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Involved in cell division, helping in the formation of spindle fibers.

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What distinguishes a Plant Cell from an Animal Cell?

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Plant cells have a cell wall and chloroplasts, while animal cells do not.

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What is the Cell Cycle?

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The series of phases that a cell goes through during growth and division.

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Define Mitosis.

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A process of cell division resulting in two identical daughter cells.

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What occurs during Interphase?

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The cell prepares for division by growing and replicating DNA.

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What is Cytokinesis?

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The division of the cytoplasm, resulting in two separate cells.

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What are Chromosomes?

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Structures made of DNA that carry genetic information.

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What happens during Prophase?

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Chromosomes condense and become visible; the nuclear membrane begins to break down.

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What happens during Metaphase?

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Chromosomes line up along the cell’s equatorial plane.

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What occurs during Anaphase?

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Sister chromatids are pulled apart to opposite poles of the cell.

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What happens during Telophase?

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Nuclear membranes reform around each set of chromosomes.

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Define Meiosis.

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A type of cell division that reduces the chromosome number by half, producing gametes.

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What is Sexual Reproduction?

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Reproduction involving the fusion of gametes from two parents.

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What is Asexual Reproduction?

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Reproduction without the fusion of gametes, resulting in offspring genetically identical to the parent.

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What is Fertilization?
The process of fusion of male and female gametes.
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Define Gamete.
A reproductive cell (sperm or egg) that carries genetic information.
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What is a Zygote?
The fertilized egg formed from the fusion of gametes.
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What is an Embryo?
An early stage of development in multicellular organisms.
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What is a Fetus?
A later stage of development in mammals, following the embryo stage.
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What does DNA stand for?
Deoxyribonucleic acid, the molecule that carries genetic information.
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Define Unicellular.
Organisms made up of a single cell.
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Define Multicellular.
Organisms made up of multiple cells.
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What is a Haploid cell?
A cell containing one set of chromosomes.
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What is a Diploid cell?
A cell containing two sets of chromosomes.
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What is Pollination?
The transfer of pollen from male to female parts of a flower, can be cross or self-pollination.
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What is an Egg in biological terms?
The female gamete.
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What is Sperm?
The male gamete.
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Define Fragmentation.
A form of asexual reproduction where an organism breaks into fragments that develop into new individuals.
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What is Spore Production?
A method of asexual reproduction involving the release of spores.
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What is Budding?
A form of asexual reproduction where a new organism develops from an outgrowth of a parent.
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What is Vegetative Reproduction?
A form of asexual reproduction in plants that involves the growth of new plants from parts of the parent plant.
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Define Binary Fission.
A method of asexual reproduction where a single organism divides into two identical organisms.
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What is Parthenogenesis?
A form of asexual reproduction where an egg develops into an organism without fertilization.
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What is Grafting?
A horticultural technique where tissues from one plant are inserted into those of another.
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What is Cancer?
A disease characterized by uncontrolled cell division.
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Define Carcinogen.
A substance that can lead to cancer.
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What is a Tumour?
An abnormal mass of tissue resulting from excessive cell division.
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What is a Clone?
An organism that is genetically identical to another organism.
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Define Homozygous.
Having two identical alleles for a particular gene.
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Define Heterozygous.
Having two different alleles for a particular gene.
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What is a Hybrid?
Offspring resulting from the crossbreeding of two different species or varieties.
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What is a Purebred?
An organism whose ancestors are genetically uniform.
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What are Punnett Squares used for?
To predict the genetic outcome of a cross between two organisms.
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What is a Dominant Trait?
A trait that is expressed in the phenotype even when only one allele is present.
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What is a Recessive Trait?
A trait that is expressed in the phenotype only when two copies of the allele are present.
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What are Sex Organs?
Organs involved in reproduction.
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What is a Hermaphrodite?
An organism that has both male and female reproductive organs.
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What is Contraception?
Methods used to prevent pregnancy.
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What is Artificial Insemination?
A medical procedure used to treat infertility by introducing sperm into a female's reproductive system.
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What is In Vitro Fertilization (IVF)?
A procedure where an egg is fertilized by sperm outside the body.
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What are Heritable Traits?
Traits that can be passed from parents to offspring.
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What are Non-Heritable traits?
Traits that cannot be passed from parents to offspring.
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Define Heredity.
The passing of traits from parents to offspring.
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What is a Trait (Alleles)?
A characteristic of an organism that can be influenced by genetic factors.
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What is a Gene?
A segment of DNA that codes for a specific trait.
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Define Genotype.
The genetic makeup of an organism.
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Define Phenotype.
The observable characteristics of an organism.

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