Biology Fall Final Review

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What role does an enzyme play in a chemical reaction?

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Enzymes lower the activation energy required for a chemical reaction to occur.

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What process involves DNA serving as a template?

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Transcription is the process where DNA serves as a template to synthesize RNA.

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What characteristic is unique to cancer cells compared to normal cells?

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Cancer cells have the ability to invade surrounding tissues.

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What is a key difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?

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Prokaryotic cells lack membrane-bound organelles, while eukaryotic cells contain them.

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What type of cell is bacteria classified as?

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Bacteria are classified as prokaryotic cells.

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Define prokaryotic cells.

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Prokaryotic cells are simple, unicellular organisms that lack a nucleus and membrane-bound organelles.

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Define eukaryotic cells.

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Eukaryotic cells are complex cells that contain a nucleus and membrane-bound organelles.

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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 mRNA in protein synthesis?

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mRNA carries the genetic information from DNA to the ribosome for protein synthesis.

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What is the difference between transcription and translation?

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Transcription is the process of copying DNA to RNA, while translation is the process of synthesizing proteins from mRNA.