Final Exam Practice

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What is the possibility of an offspring having a dominant trait?

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75% chance of having the dominant trait.

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Which macromolecule stores energy?

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Lipids/Fats are the macromolecules that store energy.

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What is the internal membrane system found in eukaryotic cells where lipid components of the cell membrane are assembled?

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Endoplasmic reticulum.

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What are the specialized structures that perform important cellular functions within a cell called?

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Organelles.

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What is an enzyme?

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An enzyme is a protein that acts as a catalyst to speed up chemical reactions in the body.

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What is the function of ribosomes in a cell?

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Ribosomes are responsible for protein synthesis.

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What is the role of the Golgi apparatus?

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The Golgi apparatus modifies, sorts, and packages proteins and lipids for secretion or delivery to other organelles.

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What are carbohydrates primarily used for in living organisms?

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Carbohydrates are primarily used for energy storage and supply.

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What is the function of nucleic acids?

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Nucleic acids store and transmit genetic information.

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What is the difference between saturated and unsaturated fats?

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Saturated fats have no double bonds between carbon atoms, while unsaturated fats have one or more double bonds.