Bio Semester 1 Final Exam Review Fall

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What is the central dogma of biology?

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The central dogma of biology describes the flow of genetic information within a biological system: DNA --> RNA --> Protein.

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What happens to an animal cell in a hypotonic solution?

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An animal cell surrounded by pure water (hypotonic solution) will burst due to the influx of water.

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What is the resulting RNA sequence from the DNA sequence ATG GCA TCC GCA TTT?

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The resulting RNA sequence is UAC CGU AGG CGU AAA.

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Which organelle is responsible for cleaning up worn out organelles and cell parts?

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The lysosome is the organelle that cleans up worn out organelles and cell parts.

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What are carbohydrates made of?

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Carbohydrates are made of monosaccharides.

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What is the function of ribosomes in a cell?

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Ribosomes are responsible for protein synthesis by translating mRNA into amino acid sequences.

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What is osmosis?

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Osmosis is the movement of water molecules across a semipermeable membrane from an area of lower solute concentration to an area of higher solute concentration.

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What are the building blocks of proteins?

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The building blocks of proteins are amino acids.

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What is the role of the nucleus in a cell?

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The nucleus houses the cell's genetic material (DNA) and controls cellular activities.

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What is a macromolecule?

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A macromolecule is a large complex molecule, such as proteins, nucleic acids, carbohydrates, and lipids, that are essential for life.