2021 Biology STAAR Category 1 Review

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What are lipids?

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Lipids are macromolecules that are a prominent part of animal tissues, functioning in insulation, helping animals conserve heat, and providing long-term energy.

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What is the function of the capsid in a virus?

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The capsid is the outside cover that protects the genetic material of the virus.

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What is homeostasis?

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Homeostasis is the ability to maintain a stable internal environment in an organism.

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What is the longest stage of the cell cycle?

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The longest stage of the cell cycle is called Interphase.

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What happens to an animal cell in a hypertonic solution?

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An animal cell placed in a hypertonic solution will shrink.

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What are carbohydrates?

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Carbohydrates are macromolecules that serve as a primary energy source for living organisms.

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What is the role of proteins in the body?

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Proteins are macromolecules that play a crucial role in building and repairing tissues, as well as facilitating biochemical reactions as enzymes.

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What is the difference between a hypertonic and hypotonic solution?

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A hypertonic solution has a higher concentration of solutes compared to the cell, causing it to shrink, while a hypotonic solution has a lower concentration of solutes, causing the cell to swell.

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What is metabolism?

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Metabolism refers to all the chemical reactions that occur within a living organism to maintain life.

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What is mitosis?

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Mitosis is the process of cell division that results in two genetically identical daughter cells.