EOC Review: Units 1-3 (v2)

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What are the four nucleotides found in DNA?

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Adenine, Thymine, Guanine, Cytosine.

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What are the building blocks of DNA?

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Nucleotides.

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What is an enzyme-substrate complex?

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A temporary complex formed when an enzyme binds to its substrate.

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What organelle helps plants maintain shape, storage, digestion, and waste management?

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Vacuole.

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Which biomolecule is known for its waterproof properties?

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Lipid.

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What is the role of nucleotides in DNA?

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They serve as the basic units of DNA, encoding genetic information.

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What is the function of a vacuole in plant cells?

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To store nutrients and waste products, and to maintain turgor pressure.

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

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

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What is the significance of the active site in an enzyme?

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It is the region where substrate molecules bind and undergo a chemical reaction.

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What are lipids and their primary functions?

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Lipids are biomolecules that store energy, form cell membranes, and serve as signaling molecules.