Check-in #2 Review

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What is rRNA and its function?

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rRNA (ribosomal RNA) is a form of RNA that makes up a ribosome, which is essential for protein synthesis.

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What are polypeptide chains composed of?

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Polypeptide chains are composed of amino acids, which are the building blocks of proteins.

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Why is an enzyme highly specific to a particular substrate?

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An enzyme is highly specific to a particular substrate because the shape of the enzyme's active site matches the shape of the substrate.

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In which organelle does aerobic cellular respiration occur?

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Aerobic cellular respiration occurs in the mitochondria.

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Is oxygen a product of photosynthesis or cellular respiration?

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Oxygen is a product of photosynthesis.

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What is the role of enzymes in biological reactions?

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Enzymes act as catalysts that speed up biological reactions by lowering the activation energy required.

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Define photosynthesis.

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Photosynthesis is the process by which green plants and some other organisms use sunlight to synthesize foods with the help of chlorophyll.

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What is the primary function of mitochondria?

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The primary function of mitochondria is to produce energy (ATP) through aerobic respiration.

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What are the two main stages of photosynthesis?

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The two main stages of photosynthesis are the light-dependent reactions and the Calvin cycle (light-independent reactions).

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What is the difference between DNA and RNA?

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DNA (deoxyribonucleic acid) stores genetic information, while RNA (ribonucleic acid) plays a role in protein synthesis and gene expression.