Biology Semester 1 Finals Review

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What macromolecule stores and transmits genetic information?

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Nucleic Acids

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Which enzyme is responsible for adding nucleotides during DNA replication?

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DNA Polymerase

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What organelle is responsible for converting glucose into ATP?

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Mitochondria

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What is the control center of the cell?

Back

Nucleus

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What is an example of making observations in scientific research?

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Watching and then recording notes about animal behavior.

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What are the building blocks of proteins?

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Amino Acids

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What is the function of ribosomes in a cell?

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Protein synthesis.

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What is the role of the cell membrane?

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Regulates what enters and leaves the cell.

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What is the primary function of chloroplasts?

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Photosynthesis.

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What is the difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?

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Prokaryotic cells lack a nucleus; eukaryotic cells have a nucleus.