Biology Semester 1 Final Review

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What are the products of cellular respiration?

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Water, Carbon Dioxide, and Energy.

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Why is DNA important?

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It serves as the blueprint for traits of all living things.

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How many amino acids are coded for by the DNA sequence ATCAGCGCTGGC?

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4 amino acids.

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What type of cell signaling involves two cells touching each other?

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Juxtacrine.

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Translate the RNA sequence AUGCAAUGA.

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Met-Glu-Stop.

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What is the function of mitochondria in a cell?

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Mitochondria are the powerhouse of the cell, producing energy through cellular respiration.

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What is the role of ribosomes in protein synthesis?

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Ribosomes are the sites where amino acids are assembled into proteins.

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Define the term 'gene'.

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A gene is a segment of DNA that contains the instructions for building a specific protein.

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What is the difference between DNA and RNA?

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DNA is double-stranded and contains thymine, while RNA is single-stranded and contains uracil.

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What is the process of transcription?

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Transcription is the process of copying a segment of DNA into RNA.