HL1 Fall Semester Review 2024

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What is another term for equilibrium?

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Homeostasis

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What role do polar amino acids play in protein structure?

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They can form hydrogen bonds that contribute to protein folding.

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Which of the following is NOT a function of proteins?

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Store genetic information.

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What factor increases membrane fluidity?

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A greater proportion of unsaturated phospholipids.

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What is the term for the structural change in proteins due to pH and temperature?

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Denaturation.

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Define homeostasis in biological systems.

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The maintenance of a stable internal environment despite external changes.

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What is the primary function of enzymes?

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To catalyze biochemical reactions.

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How do saturated and unsaturated fatty acids affect membrane fluidity?

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Unsaturated fatty acids increase fluidity, while saturated fatty acids decrease it.

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What is denaturation in proteins?

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The process where proteins lose their structure and function due to external stressors.

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What are hydrogen bonds and their significance in proteins?

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Weak bonds that stabilize protein structure by forming between polar side chains.