Biology Fall Semester Exam Ultimate Review

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What is the genotype of an individual with Tay-Sachs disease?

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gg (homozygous recessive)

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What determines the function of an enzyme?

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The shape of the enzyme determines its function, as enzymes are specific to a substrate.

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Which organelle is responsible for photosynthesis?

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Chloroplast

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What is the primary characteristic of organic molecules?

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Organic molecules have carbon to hydrogen bonds.

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What is Active Transport in cells?

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Active Transport is the process of moving substances against their concentration gradient, requiring energy (ATP).

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What is the role of enzymes in biological reactions?

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Enzymes increase the rate of chemical reactions inside cells.

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What is the difference between facilitated diffusion and active transport?

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Facilitated diffusion does not require energy and moves substances down their concentration gradient, while active transport requires energy to move substances against their gradient.

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What is the function of the mitochondria?

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Mitochondria are responsible for producing ATP through cellular respiration.

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What is the significance 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.