Bio EOC Review - Category 1

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What is a bacteriophage?

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A bacteriophage is a type of virus that infects bacteria, such as E. coli.

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What do bacteriophages and E. coli have in common?

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They both lack membrane-bound organelles.

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What are the four most abundant elements in biomolecules?

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Carbon, Hydrogen, Oxygen, and Nitrogen.

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What are complex carbohydrates made of?

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Complex carbohydrates are made by linking molecules of glucose.

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Why do different complex carbohydrates perform different functions?

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They have different structures due to the way glucose subunits are bonded together.

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What is the function of vesicles in a cell?

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Vesicles transport packaged molecules from the Golgi apparatus to be released out of the cell.

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What is the Golgi apparatus?

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The Golgi apparatus is an organelle that modifies, sorts, and packages proteins and lipids for secretion or delivery to other organelles.

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What are membrane-bound organelles?

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Membrane-bound organelles are structures within a cell that are enclosed by membranes, such as the nucleus, mitochondria, and Golgi apparatus.

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What is the difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?

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Prokaryotic cells lack a nucleus and membrane-bound organelles, while eukaryotic cells have both.

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What is the role of proteins in cells?

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Proteins perform a variety of functions including catalyzing biochemical reactions, providing structural support, and facilitating communication.