APEX BIO SEMESTER 2 QUIZZES WITH COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
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APEX BIO SEMESTER 2 QUIZZES WITH
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What is the purpose of the nitrogen cycle?
To convert nitrogen into various chemical forms that are usable by living organisms
How does genetic drift affect a population?
It causes random changes in allele frequencies over time
What ...
APEX BIO SEMESTER 2 QUIZZES WITH
COMPLETE SOLUTIONS
What is the purpose of the nitrogen cycle?
✔✔To convert nitrogen into various chemical forms that are usable by living organisms
How does genetic drift affect a population?
✔✔It causes random changes in allele frequencies over time
What process occurs during the light-dependent reactions of photosynthesis?
✔✔The conversion of solar energy into chemical energy (ATP and NADPH)
What is the significance of the Hardy-Weinberg principle?
✔✔It describes the genetic equilibrium in a population and predicts allele frequencies
What type of selection favors individuals with extreme traits?
✔✔Disruptive selection
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,What is the main byproduct of cellular respiration?
✔✔Carbon dioxide
Which organelle is involved in the detoxification of harmful substances?
✔✔Smooth endoplasmic reticulum
What is an example of a biotic factor in an ecosystem?
✔✔Plants, animals, or microorganisms
What process describes the movement of water across a semipermeable membrane?
✔✔Osmosis
What is the function of the plasma membrane?
✔✔To protect the cell and control the movement of substances in and out
Which structure is responsible for protein synthesis in cells?
✔✔Ribosomes
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, What phase of mitosis is characterized by the alignment of chromosomes at the cell's equator?
✔✔Metaphase
What is the purpose of photosynthesis in plants?
✔✔To convert light energy into chemical energy stored in glucose
What is the main component of the cell wall in plants?
✔✔Cellulose
Which organelle is involved in modifying, sorting, and packaging proteins?
✔✔Golgi apparatus
What type of cell division results in four genetically diverse daughter cells?
✔✔Meiosis
What term describes the variety of different species within a particular habitat?
✔✔Biodiversity
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