Biology Fall Semester Final Review

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What is the relationship between products and reactants in a chemical reaction?

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Reactants are converted into products.

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What is the main difference between passive and active transport?

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Active transport requires energy, passive does not.

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What is the definition of simple diffusion?

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Movement of molecules from high to low concentration without energy.

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What is the function of the lysogenic cycle in viruses?

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Integration into host DNA.

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What is the function of the nucleus in a cell?

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DNA storage and replication.

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What is the role of enzymes in biological reactions?

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Enzymes act as catalysts to speed up chemical reactions.

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What is osmosis?

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The movement of water molecules through a semi-permeable membrane.

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What is the difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?

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Prokaryotic cells lack a nucleus; eukaryotic cells have a nucleus.

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What is cellular respiration?

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The process by which cells convert glucose and oxygen into energy, carbon dioxide, and water.

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What is photosynthesis?

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The process by which plants convert sunlight, carbon dioxide, and water into glucose and oxygen.