Biology Final Exam Review

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What is a hypothesis?

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An educated guess about the outcome of an experiment.

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What characteristic of life does shivering in response to cold represent?

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All living things maintain homeostasis.

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What type of sugar is lactose?

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A disaccharide.

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With what 3 letters do enzymes typically end?

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-ase

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Which of these is most likely an enzyme: Sucrose, Galactose, Fructose, Amylase?

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Amylase.

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What is homeostasis?

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The ability of an organism to maintain a stable internal environment.

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What is the function of enzymes in biological reactions?

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To speed up chemical reactions by lowering the activation energy.

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What is a monosaccharide?

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The simplest form of sugar, consisting of a single sugar molecule.

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What is a polysaccharide?

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A carbohydrate composed of many monosaccharides linked together.

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What is the role of DNA in living organisms?

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To store and transmit genetic information.