Biology Vocabulary Final 2024

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What are proteins made of?

Back

Amino acids.

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What is the function of the active site in an enzyme?

Back

It is the place where a substrate binds to an enzyme.

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What is a dominant allele?

Back

The allele that is expressed; it can be heterozygous or homozygous.

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What are lipids made of?

Back

Fatty acids.

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What type of cell transport requires energy in the form of ATP?

Back

Active transport.

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What is the primary function of carbohydrates?

Back

To provide energy for the body.

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What is the role of nucleic acids in cells?

Back

They store and transmit genetic information.

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What is the difference between passive transport and active transport?

Back

Passive transport does not require energy, while active transport does.

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What is a phenotype?

Back

The observable characteristics of an organism.

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What is osmosis?

Back

The diffusion of water across a selectively permeable membrane.