Biology EOC Review

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What makes an enzyme substrate specific?

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The shape of the active site determines the specificity of an enzyme for its substrate.

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What are nucleic acids made of?

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Nucleic acids are made of carbon (C), hydrogen (H), oxygen (O), nitrogen (N), and phosphorus (P).

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What is the probability of a couple having a girl as their third child if they already have two girls?

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The probability is 50%, as the gender of each child is independent.

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Identify this organelle: Golgi Body, Ribosomes, Cell Membrane, Chloroplast.

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The Golgi Body is responsible for modifying, sorting, and packaging proteins and lipids.

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Which process produces the most ATP?

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Aerobic respiration (Electron Transport Chain) produces the most ATP.

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Define enzyme.

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An enzyme is a biological catalyst that speeds up chemical reactions in living organisms.

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What is the function of ribosomes?

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Ribosomes are responsible for protein synthesis in cells.

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What is the role of the cell membrane?

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The cell membrane controls the movement of substances in and out of the cell.

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What is the basic unit of life?

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The cell is the basic unit of life.

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What are the two main types of nucleic acids?

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The two main types of nucleic acids are DNA (Deoxyribonucleic Acid) and RNA (Ribonucleic Acid).