Biology Review 1

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What is the main component of biological membranes?

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Lipids are the main component of biological membranes.

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What do enzymes do to activation energy?

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Enzymes decrease activation energy.

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Where does photosynthesis occur in the cell?

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Photosynthesis occurs in the chloroplast.

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In a hypotonic solution, which direction does water move?

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Water moves into the cell.

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What molecule stores and transmits genetic information?

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DNA stores and transmits genetic information.

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What are the building blocks of proteins?

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Amino acids are the building blocks of proteins.

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What is the function of ribosomes in a cell?

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Ribosomes are responsible for protein synthesis.

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What is the role of chlorophyll in photosynthesis?

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Chlorophyll captures light energy for photosynthesis.

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What is the difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?

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

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What is osmosis?

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Osmosis is the movement of water across a semipermeable membrane.