BIOLOGY Mid-Term Review Part 1

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What macromolecule stores energy, insulates us, and makes up the cell membrane?

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Lipids

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What is the chemical equation for cellular respiration?

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Glucose + Oxygen → Carbon Dioxide + Water + Energy (C6H12O6 + 6O2 → 6CO2 + 6H2O + ATP)

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DNA and RNA are examples of what type of macromolecule?

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Nucleic Acids

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Which organelle converts food into energy for the cell?

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Mitochondria

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What is an observation in scientific terms?

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An observation is a statement based on what one sees or measures, e.g., 'The plant grew 5 cm in one week.'

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What are the four main types of macromolecules?

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Carbohydrates, Lipids, Proteins, Nucleic Acids

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What is the primary function of carbohydrates in living organisms?

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To provide energy and support cellular structure.

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What is the role of proteins in biological systems?

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Proteins serve as enzymes, structural components, and play roles in transport and signaling.

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What is the function of the cell membrane?

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To protect the cell and regulate what enters and exits.

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What is the process of photosynthesis?

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