Integrated Science Mid-Review

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Which macromolecule is used as our main source of energy?

Back

Carbohydrates are the main source of energy for our bodies.

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Which organelle is the location where protein is made?

Back

Ribosomes are the organelles where proteins are synthesized.

Front

Which molecule is made during transcription?

Back

mRNA (messenger RNA) is produced during the process of transcription.

Front

What is the monomer of nucleic acids?

Back

Nucleotides are the monomers that make up nucleic acids.

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Which type of cell is characterized by the absence of a nucleus?

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Prokaryotic cells do not have a nucleus.

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What is the function of lipids in the body?

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Lipids serve as long-term energy storage, insulation, and make up cell membranes.

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What is the role of proteins in biological systems?

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Proteins serve as enzymes, structural components, and play roles in transport and signaling.

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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).

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What is the primary function of the nucleus in a cell?

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The nucleus houses the cell's genetic material (DNA) and controls cellular activities.

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What is the process by which cells convert glucose into energy?

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Cellular respiration is the process that converts glucose into energy (ATP).