Biology - Semester Review

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What are the two products of the light reactions that are needed for the Calvin cycle?

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NADPH and ATP

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Examples include glycogen, cellulose, and starch. What are they classified as?

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Carbohydrates

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What part of an experiment serves as a basis of comparison, where the variable being tested has been omitted?

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Control group

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Examples include hemoglobin, actin, myosin, and keratin. What are they classified as?

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Proteins

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What are biotic factors?

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Living organisms in an ecosystem.

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What is the primary function of carbohydrates in living organisms?

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To provide energy and structural support.

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What is the role of proteins in biological systems?

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They build and repair tissues, act as enzymes, and perform various functions in cells.

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What are lipids and their primary functions?

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Lipids are fats and oils that store energy, provide insulation, and make up cell membranes.

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What are nucleic acids and their significance?

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Nucleic acids, such as DNA and RNA, store and transmit genetic information.

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What is the difference between biotic and abiotic factors?

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Biotic factors are living components of an ecosystem, while abiotic factors are nonliving components.