Bio Semester 1 Final Exam Review Fall

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How many ATP molecules are produced by cellular respiration when oxygen is present?

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36 ATP molecules are produced.

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Which macromolecule is responsible for storing genetic information?

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Nucleic acids are responsible for storing genetic information.

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What does a deletion gene mutation cause?

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A deletion gene mutation causes a frameshift in the DNA strand.

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What happens to an animal cell in a hypotonic solution?

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The animal cell will burst.

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How does ADP differ from ATP?

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ADP differs from ATP in the number of bonds.

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What is the primary function of nucleic acids?

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The primary function of nucleic acids is to store and transmit genetic information.

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What is the role of ATP in cellular processes?

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ATP serves as the main energy currency of the cell.

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What is a frameshift mutation?

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A frameshift mutation is a genetic mutation caused by insertions or deletions that shift the reading frame of the genetic code.

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What is osmosis?

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Osmosis is the movement of water across a semipermeable membrane from an area of lower solute concentration to an area of higher solute concentration.

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What are the three main types of macromolecules?

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The three main types of macromolecules are carbohydrates, proteins, and lipids.