CSHS R. Lee Biology Midterm Review 2023

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What type of molecule is formed from amino acids?

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Protein

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What is the main function of the cell membrane?

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Controlling the passage of materials in and out of the cell.

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What process do muscle cells switch to when oxygen is low during intense exercise?

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Anaerobic respiration, which allows the cell to make small amounts of ATP without oxygen.

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What are the four main types of macromolecules in biology?

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Carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, and nucleic acids.

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What is the primary function of carbohydrates in living organisms?

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To provide energy and serve as structural components.

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What is the role of nucleic acids in cells?

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To store and transmit genetic information.

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What is the cell cycle?

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The series of events that take place in a cell leading to its division and replication.

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What is the first stage of the cell cycle?

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Interphase, where the cell prepares for division.

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What is the difference between aerobic and anaerobic respiration?

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Aerobic respiration requires oxygen, while anaerobic respiration does not.

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What is the function of ribosomes in a cell?

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To synthesize proteins by translating messenger RNA.