NLN PAX science EXAM A+ GRADE ASSURED COMPLETE SOLUTIONS AND VERIFIED ANSWERS

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26 A+ GRADE ASSURED COMPLETE SOLUTIONS AND VE
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RIFIED ANSWERS (58E80) ms ms




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Terme
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Définition



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General Biology ms




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A broad scientific discipline that encompasses the study of living organisms and their interactions wi
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th the environment.
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Cell
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The smallest, living functional and structural unit for all living things.
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QUESTION 4 ms




Mitochondria
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The locations for cellular respiration or the conversion of food to energy at the cellular level.
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,QUESTION 5 ms




Chromatin
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A substance within a chromosome consisting of DNA and protein.
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QUESTION 6 ms




Nucleus
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Contains genetic information, or DNA, and controls the activities of the cell.
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QUESTION 7 ms




Ribosome
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The sites of protein synthesis in the cell.
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QUESTION 8 ms




Chromosomes
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Structures within cells that contain DNA.
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QUESTION 9 ms




DNA
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Deoxyribonucleic acid, the molecule that carries genetic information.
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QUESTION 10 ms




Endoplasmic Reticulum (ER) ms ms




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Serves as a means for transport within the cell and is made up of many channels.
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,QUESTION 11 ms




Mitosis
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A process of cell division that results in two genetically identical daughter cells.
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QUESTION 12 ms




Plasma (Cell) Membrane
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A semipermeable membrane that separates the contents of the cell from the surrounding fluid.
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QUESTION 13 ms




Golgi Complex ms




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An organelle involved in the modification, sorting, and packaging of proteins.
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QUESTION 14 ms




Zygote
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The fertilized egg that results from the union of a sperm and an egg.
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QUESTION 15 ms




Interstitial Fluid ms




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The fluid that surrounds cells, containing substances such as amino acids, sugars, and salts.
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QUESTION 16 ms




Lysosome
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An organelle that contains digestive enzymes to break down waste materials and cellular debris.
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, QUESTION 17 ms




Meiosis
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A type of cell division that reduces the chromosome number by half, resulting in four gametes.
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QUESTION 18 ms




Selectively Permeable (Semipermeable)
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Refers to the selective nature of the plasma membrane, allowing only certain particles to pass throu
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Cell Wall ms




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A rigid layer that provides support and protection to plant cells.
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QUESTION 20 ms




Semi-Permeable Membrane ms




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A membrane that allows certain molecules to pass through while blocking others.
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QUESTION 21 ms




Cytoplasm
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The fluid matrix found between the plasma membrane and the nucleus that acts as scaffolding for t
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he organelles.
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QUESTION 22 ms




Chloroplast
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An organelle found in plant cells that conducts photosynthesis.
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