Biology Midterm Review

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What is the equation for PHOTOSYNTHESIS?

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CO₂ + light + H₂O → O₂ + Sugar

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

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Lipids

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What is a polar molecule?

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A molecule in which opposite ends have opposite electric charges.

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What are the products of cellular respiration?

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Energy (ATP) + Water + Carbon Dioxide.

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What is the most important part of the cell in cell transport?

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Cell membrane

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What is the function of lipids in the body?

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

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Define cellular respiration.

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The process by which cells convert glucose and oxygen into energy (ATP), water, and carbon dioxide.

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What role does the cell membrane play in a cell?

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The cell membrane controls the movement of substances in and out of the cell.

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What is the significance of ATP in cellular processes?

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ATP is the primary energy carrier in cells.

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What is the difference between cohesion and adhesion?

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Cohesion is the attraction between molecules of the same substance; adhesion is the attraction between molecules of different substances.