Biochemistry and Cells Part A

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What is the function of mitochondria in a cell?

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Mitochondria produce the energy a cell needs to carry out cellular functions.

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What is the main difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?

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Prokaryotic cells do NOT have a nucleus and the DNA is free-floating inside of the cell. An example of prokaryotic cells is Bacteria.

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What is the role of ribosomes in a cell?

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Ribosomes assemble amino acids to create proteins.

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What is the monomer for lipids?

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Fatty acids are the monomers for lipids.

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What does an enzyme do in a biochemical reaction?

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An enzyme speeds up chemical reactions by lowering the activation energy.

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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 DNA and controls the cell's activities.

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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 the Golgi apparatus?

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The Golgi apparatus modifies, sorts, and packages proteins and lipids for secretion or delivery to other organelles.

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What is the role of the cytoplasm in a cell?

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The cytoplasm is the jelly-like substance that fills the cell and holds organelles in place.

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What is the difference between active transport and passive transport?

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Active transport requires energy to move substances against their concentration gradient, while passive transport does not require energy.