Biology STAAR Review day 1

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What are carbohydrates?

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Carbohydrates are organic compounds made of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen, and they serve as a primary energy source for living organisms.

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What are the building blocks of nucleic acids?

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Nucleotides are the building blocks of nucleic acids, which include DNA and RNA.

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What is the primary function of lipids?

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Lipids serve as long-term energy storage, insulation, and make up cell membranes.

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What are proteins made of?

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Proteins are made of amino acids, which are linked together by peptide bonds.

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What is the role of enzymes in biological processes?

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Enzymes are catalysts that speed up chemical reactions in the body without being consumed in the process.

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What is the difference between DNA and RNA?

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DNA is double-stranded and contains the sugar deoxyribose, while RNA is single-stranded and contains the sugar ribose.

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What is 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 cellular respiration?

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Cellular respiration is the process by which cells convert glucose and oxygen into energy, carbon dioxide, and water.

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What are the four main types of macromolecules?

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The four main types of macromolecules are carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids.

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What is the function of chlorophyll?

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Chlorophyll is a pigment found in plants that absorbs light energy for photosynthesis.