BIOLOGY STAAR REVIEW

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What is Passive Transport?

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The movement of particles from high to low concentration without the use of energy.

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What elements do all biomolecules (lipids, proteins, nucleic acids, carbohydrates) have in common?

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Carbon, Hydrogen, Oxygen.

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What are nucleotides?

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The building blocks of nucleic acids.

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What are amino acids?

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The building blocks of proteins.

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What are fatty acids and glycerol?

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The building blocks of lipids.

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Define Active Transport.

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The movement of particles from low to high concentration using energy.

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What is the role of carbohydrates in living organisms?

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They provide energy and structural support.

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What are the main functions of proteins?

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They serve as enzymes, hormones, and structural components.

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What is the structure of a lipid?

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Lipids are composed of fatty acids and glycerol.

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What is the function of nucleic acids?

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They store and transmit genetic information.