Fall Semester Exam Review 2024

Front

What systems are involved when you are exercising?

Back

Respiratory, Circulatory, Muscular

Front

What does an enzyme do to the rate of a chemical reaction?

Back

Speeds it up

Front

Humans have how many chromosomes in each body (somatic) cell?

Back

46

Front

Viruses have to replicate in other cells called _________ cells.

Back

Host

Front

What is the shape of DNA as named by Watson and Crick?

Back

Double helix

Front

What is the primary function of the respiratory system?

Back

To facilitate gas exchange (oxygen and carbon dioxide) in the body.

Front

What is the role of the circulatory system?

Back

To transport blood, nutrients, gases, and waste products throughout the body.

Front

What are the building blocks of proteins?

Back

Amino acids

Front

What is the function of enzymes in biological reactions?

Back

To lower the activation energy and increase the rate of the reaction.

Front

What is the basic unit of life?

Back

The cell