EOC Review

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What is the maximum number of species in a given area that an environment can support?

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Carrying capacity

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What type of transport requires energy to move molecules across a cell membrane?

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Active transport

Front

Why is aerobic respiration preferred over anaerobic respiration?

Back

Anaerobic respiration produces fewer ATP molecules.

Front

What type of macromolecule is characterized by being hydrophobic and includes fats and oils?

Back

Lipid

Front

What are the first organisms believed to have appeared on Earth?

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Prokaryotes

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What is the term for factors that limit the growth of a population?

Back

Limiting factors

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What is the process called when cells convert glucose and oxygen into energy?

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Aerobic respiration

Front

What is the primary function of proteins in biological systems?

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To perform a variety of functions including catalyzing reactions, signaling, and structural support.

Front

What is the difference between logistic growth and exponential growth in populations?

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Logistic growth accounts for carrying capacity, while exponential growth does not.

Front

What is the role of nucleic acids in cells?

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To store and transmit genetic information.