#1 Biomolecules & Cell Transport

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What happens to a cell placed in a HYPOTONIC solution?

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Water moves into the cell, causing it to swell.

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What are all polymers made up of?

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Monomers.

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Which biomolecule includes sugars and starches?

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Carbohydrates.

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What is the primary energy source for humans?

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Carbohydrates provide glucose, fiber, sugar, and starches.

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What is Selective Permeability?

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The ability of the cell membrane to allow some things to pass through while preventing others.

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What is the function of carbohydrates in living organisms?

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They provide energy, structural support, and are involved in cell wall and membrane formation.

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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 lipids in the body?

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They store energy, provide insulation, and make up cell membranes.

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What is the difference between active and passive transport?

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Active transport requires energy to move substances against their concentration gradient, while passive transport does not.

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What is osmosis?

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The movement of water across a selectively permeable membrane from an area of low solute concentration to an area of high solute concentration.