Biology Semester 1 Review

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What is the function of the plasma membrane?

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To regulate what enters and leaves the cell.

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Why are insertion and deletion mutations harmful?

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They change all of the codons from the mutation on down the line, which changes the amino acid sequence.

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What provides the initial energy required in photosynthesis?

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Sunlight.

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What is the function of nucleic acids?

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To store and pass on genetic information to offspring.

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What are the building blocks of proteins?

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Amino acids.

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What is the role of carbohydrates in living organisms?

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To provide energy and structural support.

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What is the primary function of proteins?

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To perform a variety of functions including catalyzing reactions, providing structure, and regulating processes.

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What is the process of photosynthesis?

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The process by which green plants and some other organisms use sunlight to synthesize foods with the help of chlorophyll.

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What are lipids?

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A group of organic compounds that are insoluble in water, including fats, oils, and waxes.

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What is the role of enzymes in biological reactions?

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To act as catalysts that speed up chemical reactions without being consumed.