Biology Semester 1 Midterm

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Which macromolecule stores energy?

Back

Lipids/Fats

Front

Describes an organism made of more than one (specialized) cell

Back

Multicellular

Front

What type of feedback loop is shown?

Back

Negative

Front

Living things are made up of units called

Back

Cells

Front

The 'cause' for something to happen is called...

Back

Stimulus

Front

What is the basic unit of life?

Back

Cell

Front

What are the four main types of macromolecules?

Back

Carbohydrates, Proteins, Lipids, Nucleic Acids

Front

What is homeostasis?

Back

The maintenance of stable internal conditions in an organism.

Front

What is the role of enzymes in biological reactions?

Back

Enzymes act as catalysts to speed up chemical reactions.

Front

What is the difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?

Back

Prokaryotic cells lack a nucleus; eukaryotic cells have a nucleus.