Biology SOL Review #1

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What element is found in all organic compounds?

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Carbon

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What is the term for the complex formed when an enzyme binds to its substrate?

Back

Enzyme-substrate complex

Front

What is the correct format for representing a chemical reaction?

Back

Reactants --> Products

Front

Where are proteins synthesized in a cell?

Back

Ribosomes

Front

What is a substance with a pH greater than 7 called?

Back

Base

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What is the primary function of enzymes in biological reactions?

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To speed up chemical reactions by lowering the activation energy.

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What is the role of ribosomes in the cell?

Back

To synthesize proteins by translating messenger RNA.

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What is the difference between a substrate and a product in a chemical reaction?

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A substrate is the starting material, while a product is the result of the reaction.

Front

What is the pH range of acids?

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pH less than 7.

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What is the function of the Golgi body in a cell?

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To modify, sort, and package proteins and lipids for secretion or delivery.