Biology EOC Review 1

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What happens to a red blood cell in a hypertonic solution?

Back

The red blood cell will shrink from losing water molecules.

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Where is the most energy stored in an ATP molecule?

Back

The bonds between the phosphate groups.

Front

What is the process of adding a phosphate group to ADP to form ATP called?

Back

It stores energy.

Front

What are the building blocks of proteins?

Back

Amino acids.

Front

What is the primary source of energy for cellular processes?

Back

ATP.

Front

What is osmosis?

Back

The movement of water molecules across a semipermeable membrane from an area of lower solute concentration to an area of higher solute concentration.

Front

What is the function of a contractile vacuole in protists?

Back

To eliminate excess liquid and prevent the cell from bursting.

Front

What type of solution causes a cell to swell?

Back

Hypotonic solution.

Front

What is the role of ATP in cellular activities?

Back

ATP provides energy for various cellular processes.

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What is the difference between active transport and passive transport?

Back

Active transport requires energy to move substances against their concentration gradient, while passive transport does not.