Biology Benchmark 1 Review (24-25)

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What is the primary function of nucleic acids such as DNA and RNA?

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Stores genetic information.

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What factors affect the function of enzymes?

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Temperature and pH levels.

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What does the Law of Independent Assortment state?

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Different traits are inherited independently of each other.

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What is osmosis?

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The diffusion of water across a selectively permeable membrane.

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What is a dihybrid cross?

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A cross involving two characters.

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What are the two main types of nucleic acids?

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DNA and RNA.

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What is the role of enzymes in biological reactions?

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Enzymes act as catalysts to speed up chemical reactions.

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How does temperature affect enzyme activity?

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Increased temperature generally increases enzyme activity up to a certain point, after which it can denature the enzyme.

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What is the significance of the pH level on enzyme function?

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Each enzyme has an optimal pH range; deviations can reduce activity or denature the enzyme.

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What is the difference between genotype and phenotype?

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Genotype refers to the genetic makeup, while phenotype refers to the observable traits.