Bio Fall Benchmark 2024

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What is the function of an enzyme in a biochemical reaction?

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Enzymes speed up the rate of biochemical reactions without being consumed in the process.

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What two components are most likely found in both viruses and prokaryotic cells?

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Proteins and nucleic acids.

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What happens to an enzyme after it catalyzes a reaction?

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The enzyme remains unchanged, allowing it to bind to new substrates.

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What elements make up the components of DNA's double helix?

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Oxygen, carbon, nitrogen, and phosphorus.

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What metric can be used to measure the rate of photosynthesis in plants exposed to different colors of light?

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The rate of oxygen production, measured by counting the number of bubbles produced.

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Define enzyme.

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A protein that acts as a catalyst to speed up biochemical reactions.

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What is a substrate in the context of enzyme activity?

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The substance on which an enzyme acts during a biochemical reaction.

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Explain the lock and key model of enzyme action.

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The lock and key model describes how a specific substrate fits into the active site of an enzyme, similar to a key fitting into a lock.

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What is the role of nucleic acids in cells?

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Nucleic acids, such as DNA and RNA, store and transmit genetic information.

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What is photosynthesis?

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Photosynthesis is the process by which green plants use sunlight to synthesize foods with the help of chlorophyll.