Fall Midterm Review (OnRamps Biology)

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What is the independent variable in an experiment studying the effect of temperature on bacterial growth?

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Temperature

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Which of the following is an organic compound? H2O, C6H12O6, NH2, OH

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C6H12O6

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Why does water expand as it freezes, making ice less dense than liquid water?

Back

Water is polar and the positive and negative ends of the molecule attract each other.

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What type of movement across cell membranes is inhibited if ATP breakdown (hydrolysis) is inhibited?

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Passage of a solute against its concentration gradient.

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What type of molecules are lipid heads?

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Polar

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Define 'independent variable' in the context of an experiment.

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The independent variable is the factor that is manipulated or changed in an experiment to observe its effect.

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What is the significance of water being a polar molecule?

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Its polarity allows it to dissolve many substances, making it a universal solvent.

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Explain the term 'facilitated diffusion'.

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Facilitated diffusion is the process of passive transport of molecules across a cell membrane via specific transmembrane integral proteins.

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What is ATP and why is it important for cellular processes?

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ATP (adenosine triphosphate) is the primary energy carrier in cells, providing energy for various biochemical reactions.

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What is the role of aquaporins in cell membranes?

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Aquaporins are channel proteins that facilitate the transport of water across cell membranes.