Unit 2 Review

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What is the role of the endoplasmic reticulum in protein synthesis?

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The endoplasmic reticulum synthesizes proteins and processes them for transport.

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What are the four major types of biomolecules?

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Carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, nucleic acids.

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What are the primary functions of carbohydrates in living organisms?

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Energy storage.

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What organelle is responsible for the modification and packaging of proteins?

Back

Golgi apparatus.

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What property of water allows it to act as a universal solvent?

Back

Polarity.

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What is the primary function of lipids in biological systems?

Back

Energy storage and forming cell membranes.

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What is the function of nucleic acids in cells?

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Storage and transmission of genetic information.

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How do enzymes function as biological catalysts?

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They lower the activation energy of chemical reactions.

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What is the significance of protein folding in cellular function?

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Proper folding is essential for protein function and activity.

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What is the difference between saturated and unsaturated fats?

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Saturated fats have no double bonds between carbon atoms, while unsaturated fats have one or more double bonds.