Biology EOC Review- NC

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What are enzymes?

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Enzymes are proteins that catalyze (speed up) chemical reactions in cells by lowering the activation energy required for the reaction.

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What determines the function of an enzyme?

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The shape of an enzyme determines its function, as enzymes are specific to their substrates.

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Where does cellular respiration occur in the cell?

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Cellular respiration occurs in the mitochondria.

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What is the relationship between a tapeworm and a dog?

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The relationship is parasitism, where the tapeworm benefits at the expense of the dog.

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What are organelles?

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Organelles are specialized structures within a cell that perform distinct processes.

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What is a food web?

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A food web is a complex network of interconnected food chains in an ecosystem.

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What is the role of chloroplasts in a cell?

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Chloroplasts are organelles that conduct photosynthesis, converting light energy into chemical energy.

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Define mutualism.

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Mutualism is a symbiotic relationship where both organisms benefit from the interaction.

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What is commensalism?

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Commensalism is a symbiotic relationship where one organism benefits and the other is neither helped nor harmed.

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What is the function of the cell membrane?

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The cell membrane regulates what enters and exits the cell, maintaining homeostasis.