NC EOC BIology Review

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What is the effect of temperature on enzyme activity?

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Temperature can influence the action of an enzyme.

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What process is used to make mRNA from DNA?

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Transcription.

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What is the most likely cause of differences in identical twins raised in different environments?

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Each twin was provided a different diet and physical activities.

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What does HYPO mean?

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Low.

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What is the word equation for cellular respiration?

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Glucose + Oxygen ---> Carbon Dioxide + Water.

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What is the role of enzymes in biological processes?

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Enzymes act as catalysts to speed up chemical reactions.

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What is the difference between transcription and translation?

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Transcription is the process of making mRNA from DNA; translation is the process of making proteins from mRNA.

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What is the function of DNA?

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DNA stores genetic information and instructions for building proteins.

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What is the significance of the active site of an enzyme?

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The active site is where substrate molecules bind and undergo a chemical reaction.

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What is homeostasis?

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Homeostasis is the maintenance of a stable internal environment in an organism.