Bio: Fall Final Review

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What is heredity?

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The passing of traits from parents to offspring.

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Which biomolecule is broken down first for energy?

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Carbohydrates.

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What does Mendel's law of segregation state?

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Offspring inherit one factor from each parent.

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What role do proteins play in the cell membrane?

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Allow certain molecules into and out of the cell.

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Who is known as the father of genetics?

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Gregor Mendel.

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Define biomolecule.

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A molecule that is essential for life, including carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, and nucleic acids.

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What are the four main types of biomolecules?

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Carbohydrates, proteins, lipids, and nucleic acids.

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What is the primary function of carbohydrates in living organisms?

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To provide energy.

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What is a gene?

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A segment of DNA that contains the instructions for building a protein.

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What is the function of lipids in the body?

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To store energy and form cell membranes.