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Matthias Schleiden said that cell is the basic unit of life, and plants are made up of cells Theodor Schwann said that animals are made up of cell, and all living organisms are made up of cells Rudolf Virchow said that cells come from pre-existing cells Reproduction a characteristic of life that passes genetic information to a new generation Homeostasis a characteristic of life that enables living organisms to regulatr their internal environment to maintain relatively narrow range of con...

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Multicellular - Answer-If an organism consists of more than one cell it is said to be a(n) _____________ organism. 1. Homeostasis 2. Responsiveness 3. Organization - Answer-Which of the following are characteristics shared by ALL living organisms? Atom - Answer-Which of the following is the smallest unit of matter? Cell - Answer-Life is based on a(n) _______________, the structural and functional unit of all living organisms. Cells - Answer-A tissue consists of a group of similar _______...

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General Biology 1 - Exam 4 Study Guide Question and answers already passed 2025/2026 What is the definition of the cell cycle? - correct answer The life of a cell from the time it is first formed from a dividing parent cell until its own division into two cells What are the two independent components of cell division called? - correct answer Mitosis and Mieosis What kind of organism uses cell division as a means of reproduction? - correct answer Prokaryotics What are the key ro...

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General Biology 1 Midterm Exam Question and answers rated A+ 2025/2026 What is biology - correct answer The study of life List and describe the characteristics of life - correct answer All living things: 1) Are made up of cells * 2) Have different levels of organization 3) Obtain and convert energy from environment *4) Respond to their environment *5) Get larger and more complex throughout life 6) Reproduce *7) Adapt to their environment; Homeostasis * Describe the major d...

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General Biology 1 Final Exam Review Cumulative Question and answers already passed 2025/2026 Homeostasis Example (Negative Feedback Loop) - correct answer Body Temperature is maintained in a Human Body by a signal being sent to a Neuron in the Hypothalamus (37 degrees Celsius) by a sensory receptor. Then the neuron sends a error signal (hormones or electrical signals) which causes the body to shiver (if temp decreases) and sweat (if the temperature increases). Growth and Development - co...

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General Biology 1 Final Exam Question and answers already passed 2025/2026 Diagram the hierarchy of structural levels in biological organization from least to most complex and vice versa. - correct answer (least to most) Molecules, organelles, cells, tissues, organs, organisms, populations, communities, ecosystems, the biosphere. (most to least) The biosphere, ecosystems, communities, populations, organisms, organs, tissues, cells, organelles, molecules What are the three domains of life...

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General Biology 1 Exam 5 Study Guide Question and answers correctly solved 2025/2026 What are telomeres? - correct answer -Specialized structures found on the ends of eukaryotic chromosomes -Protect ends of chromosomes from nucleases and maintain the integrity of linear chromosomes What are the complementary base pairs of DNA? Bases of RNA? - correct answer -DNA: Adenosine, Thymine, Cytosine and Guanine -RNA: Adenosine, Uracil, Cytosine, Guanine What is attached to the 5' carb...

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General Biology 1 Exam 3 Study Guide Question and answers correctly solved 2025/2026 Know the process of Cellular Respiration (aerobic and anaerobic) and photosynthesis - correct answer Cellular Respiration: 1. Glycolysis 2. Pyruvate Oxidation 3. Krebs Cycle 4. Electron Transport Chain Photosynthesis: 1. Light Dependent 2. Light Independent What are heterotrophs? Autotrophs? - correct answer Autotrophs: Produce their own organic molecules through photosynthesis Heterotrophs: L...

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General Biology 1 Exam 2 Question and answers 100% correct 2025/2026 Cytoplasm - correct answer The semi-fluid matrix that surrounds organelles in a cell. Endosymbiosis - correct answer The evolutionary process that created organelles such as chloroplasts and mitochondria. Peroxisomes - correct answer Organelles that breakdown hydrogen peroxide into water and oxygen and that contains the reducing enzyme catalase and usually some oxidases. They are examples of microbodies. Nucle...

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General Biology 1 Exam 1 Questions with complete solution 2025/2026 Law - correct answer is descriptive amounts of how nature will behave under certain conditions Theory - correct answer Is broad, supported by a large body of evidence Independent variable - correct answer What's manipulated in an experiment Dependent variable - correct answer What's being measured during an experiment Control group - correct answer stays the same in an experiment Qualitative - c...

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This General Biology 1 study guide covers all the foundational topics you need to succeed, including cell structure, genetics, evolution, metabolism, and basic physiology. Organized for quick understanding and easy review, it includes clear explanations, helpful diagrams, and exam-focused notes. Ideal for high school or first-year college biology students preparing for tests or catching up on lectures.

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These well-organized notes and exam prep materials cover all major topics in General Biology 1, including cell structure, genetics, enzymes, photosynthesis, and basic molecular biology. Perfect for first-year college or university students. Clear explanations, diagrams, and exam-focused content make this an essential resource for revision and high scores. Download instantly and study with confidence

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basic features of life - Answer-1. cells = simplest unit of life 2. living organisms maintain homeostasis 3. living organisms interact with their environment 4. living organisms use energy 5. living organisms grow and develop 6. genetic material provides a blueprint for reproduction 7. populations evolve from one generation to the next 8. all species (past and present) are related by an evolutionary history CHEEGER cell theory - Answer-states that 1) all organisms are composed of cells,...

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Gregor Mendel - Austrian Monk, developed fundamental laws of heredity using peas True-breeding - Means the offspring are like the parents, not hybrids Homozygous - Means the alleles/traits are identical, either both dominant or both recessive Cystic Fibrosis - Affects Caucasians in US, salty sweat, mucus in bronchial tubes and pancreatic ducts, failure of chloride ions to pass through the membrane, on chromosome 7, life expectancy is 35 years Genotype - Is the alleles received at birth, re...

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Know the different between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells - Answer-Prokaryotes: -No membrane bound organelles -Lack of membrane bound nucleus. (DNA is present in the nucleoid) -Consists of cytoplasm surrounded by plasma membrane and encased within a cell wall. Eukaryotes: -Possess a membrane bound nucleus -More complex than prokaryotic cells -Important aspect is compartmentalization -Possess cytoskeleton for support and to maintain cellular structure. Know the structures of the cell d...

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Cells Basic building blocks of all living things. Cells Provide structure for the body, take in nutrients from food, convert those nutrients into energy. Organelles are specialized structures that perform certain tasks within the cells Organelles Proposed that all cells come from pre-existing cells. Robert Hooke (1665) Discovered thousands of tiny empty chambers in cork are called cells.

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CellThe basic unit of structure and function in living things 37 trillionnumber of cells in the human body About 200How many different types of human cells are there? cell membranethin, flexible barrier around a cell; regulates what enters and leaves the cell HydrophobicHaving an aversion to water; tending to coalesce and form droplets in water. (Nonpolar) HydrophilicHaving an affinity for water. (Polar)

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