CLEP Bio review

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What does the stomach secrete?

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The stomach secretes digestive enzymes, hydrochloric acid, gastric juices, and mucous, but not acetic acid.

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What era began with the Cambrian explosion?

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The Paleozoic era began with the Cambrian explosion and is representative of most modern phyla present.

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Which gland secretes aldosterone?

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The adrenal gland secretes aldosterone.

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What are energy transformations in cells called?

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Energy transformations that occur as chemicals are broken apart or synthesized within the cell are collectively known as metabolism.

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What term describes fungi that obtain nutrients from nonliving organic matter?

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Fungi that obtain nutrients from nonliving organic matter are referred to as saprophytic.

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Define catabolism.

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Catabolism is the set of metabolic pathways that break down molecules into smaller units to release energy.

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Define anabolism.

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Anabolism is the set of metabolic pathways that construct molecules from smaller units, requiring energy.

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What is metabolism?

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Metabolism encompasses all chemical reactions that occur within a living organism to maintain life.

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What is the role of hydrochloric acid in the stomach?

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Hydrochloric acid helps in digestion by creating an acidic environment that activates digestive enzymes.

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What is the function of gastric juices?

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Gastric juices contain enzymes and acids that aid in the digestion of food in the stomach.