Final Exam Review Flashcardziz

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What is one job proteins do not have in the body?

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Insulation.

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What structure is NOT found in animal cells?

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Cell wall.

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What is the dependent variable in an experiment?

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The variable that is measured or observed.

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True or False: An enzyme is not used up in a reaction and can be reused with a new substrate.

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True.

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What molecule often acts as an antigen, identifying what a cell is?

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Glycoproteins.

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What is the primary function of proteins in the body?

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To provide structure for tissues and organs, transport substances, and speed up chemical reactions.

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What is the role of the cell membrane?

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To protect the cell and control what enters and exits.

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What is cytoplasm?

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The jelly-like substance within a cell that contains organelles.

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What is the function of enzymes?

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To speed up chemical reactions in the body.

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What are glycoproteins?

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Molecules that consist of a carbohydrate attached to a protein, often acting as antigens.