Honors Bio Review 2024 Fall Final

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What is a protein?

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A macromolecule made up of amino acids, essential for the structure and function of cells. It builds muscle and helps reactions occur in the body.

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What is symbiosis?

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An interaction between different species.

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What does it mean if two organisms have less differences in their DNA?

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It means the two organisms are more closely related.

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What is biodiversity?

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The variety of life in a particular habitat or ecosystem.

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What is disruptive selection?

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Natural selection that favors extreme phenotypes over intermediate phenotypes.

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What are macromolecules?

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

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What is the role of lipids in living organisms?

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Lipids include fats, oils, and waxes, important for energy storage and insulation.

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What is a food chain?

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A linear sequence of organisms through which nutrients and energy pass as one organism eats another.

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What is the difference between a food chain and a food web?

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A food chain is a linear sequence, while a food web is a complex network of interconnected food chains.

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What is natural selection?

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The process by which organisms better adapted to their environment tend to survive and produce more offspring.