EOC Review

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What are the reactants and products of the combustion of methane (CH4)?

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Reactants: CH4 and O2; Products: CO2 and H2O.

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What is produced when ADP combines with inorganic phosphate (P) and energy?

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ATP.

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What type of macromolecule is a protein?

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Proteins are macromolecules made up of amino acids, essential for various biological functions.

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Which nitrogen base is NOT found in RNA?

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Thymine.

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What process results in cells that are genetically different and have half the number of chromosomes?

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Meiosis.

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Define photosynthesis.

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Photosynthesis is the process by which green plants use sunlight to synthesize foods with the help of chlorophyll, converting CO2 and H2O into glucose and O2.

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What is the role of ATP in cellular processes?

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ATP serves as the primary energy carrier in cells, providing energy for various biochemical reactions.

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What are the four main types of macromolecules?

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Carbohydrates, Lipids, Proteins, and Nucleic Acids.

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What is the difference between mitosis and meiosis?

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Mitosis results in two identical daughter cells, while meiosis produces four genetically diverse cells with half the chromosome number.

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What is the function of enzymes in biological reactions?

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Enzymes act as catalysts to speed up chemical reactions without being consumed in the process.