Biology Midterm Review

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What is biosynthesis?

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Biosynthesis is the process by which living organisms produce complex molecules from simpler ones, often using energy from ATP.

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What are the main elements found in glucose?

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Glucose is primarily made up of carbon (C), hydrogen (H), and oxygen (O).

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How does the body utilize glucose?

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The body breaks down glucose to produce energy through cellular respiration, which involves converting glucose into ATP.

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What is a gene?

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A gene is the basic unit of inheritance that codes for a specific trait in an organism.

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What is a detritivore?

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A detritivore is an organism that feeds on dead or decaying organic material.

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What is the role of glucose in cellular processes?

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Glucose serves as a primary energy source for cells and can be rearranged to form other important biological molecules.

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What is the difference between glucose and chitin?

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Glucose and chitin are made from some of the same elements, but their molecular structures and arrangements differ.

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What is cellular respiration?

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Cellular respiration is the process by which cells convert glucose and oxygen into energy (ATP), carbon dioxide, and water.

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What are the products of glucose breakdown?

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The breakdown of glucose produces ATP, carbon dioxide, and water.

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What is the significance of ATP in biological systems?

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ATP (adenosine triphosphate) is the energy currency of the cell, providing energy for various cellular processes.