Macromolecule Cell Transport Cell Energy and DNA Review

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What happens to enzymes when they are heated to a high temperature?

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They denature.

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Where does transcription take place in a cell?

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Nucleus.

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What is the process called when the genetic code of DNA is copied into a strand of RNA?

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Transcription.

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What two organelles are NOT found in an animal cell?

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Cell Wall and Chloroplasts.

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What process occurs at the ribosome?

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Translation.

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What are macromolecules?

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Large molecules essential for life, including proteins, nucleic acids, carbohydrates, and lipids.

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What is the function of enzymes in biological systems?

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To speed up chemical reactions by lowering the activation energy.

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What is the role of the cell membrane?

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To protect the cell and regulate what enters and exits.

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What is the difference between transcription and translation?

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Transcription is the process of copying DNA to RNA; translation is the process of synthesizing proteins from RNA.

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What is the function of ribosomes?

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To synthesize proteins by translating messenger RNA.