Question 1

What is the powerhouse of the cell responsible for producing ATP through cellular respiration?

Accepted Answer

The mitochondria produces ATP (adenosine triphosphate) through cellular respiration, converting glucose and oxygen into usable energy.

Question 2

What process do plants use to convert sunlight, water, and carbon dioxide into glucose and oxygen?

Accepted Answer

Photosynthesis is the process plants use, occurring primarily in the chloroplasts, to produce glucose and release oxygen as a byproduct.

Question 3

What are the four nitrogenous bases found in DNA?

Accepted Answer

The four nitrogenous bases in DNA are adenine (A), thymine (T), guanine (G), and cytosine (C).

Question 4

What is the difference between mitosis and meiosis in terms of the number of daughter cells produced?

Accepted Answer

Mitosis produces 2 genetically identical daughter cells, while meiosis produces 4 genetically unique daughter cells with half the chromosomes.

Question 5

Which blood type is considered the universal donor for red blood cell transfusions?

Accepted Answer

Type O negative (O-) is the universal donor because it lacks A, B, and Rh antigens, making it compatible with all blood types.

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