2024 Semester 1 Exam Review

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What are amino acids?

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Amino acids are organic compounds that serve as the building blocks of proteins.

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What macromolecule are amino acids the monomers of?

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Proteins.

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What is a prokaryotic cell?

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A prokaryotic cell is a type of cell that lacks a nucleus and membrane-bound organelles, typically smaller and simpler than eukaryotic cells.

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What is diffusion?

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Diffusion is the passive movement of molecules from an area of higher concentration to an area of lower concentration.

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What is facilitated diffusion?

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Facilitated diffusion is a type of passive transport that uses transport proteins to move molecules across the cell membrane without using energy.

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What happens during prophase I of meiosis?

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During prophase I, homologous chromosomes pair up and exchange segments, and the nuclear membrane begins to disappear.

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What occurs just before the G2 stage of the cell cycle?

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DNA replication occurs just before the G2 stage.

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What is the cell cycle?

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The cell cycle is the series of phases that a cell goes through to grow and divide, including interphase and mitotic phase.

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What is the difference between eukaryotic and prokaryotic cells?

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Eukaryotic cells have a nucleus and membrane-bound organelles, while prokaryotic cells do not.

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What is osmosis?

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Osmosis is the diffusion of water across a selectively permeable membrane.