Gen BIO 1st Semester Final

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What is the term for molecules that are attracted to water?

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Hydrophilic

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What is the term for molecules that repel water?

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Hydrophobic

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What enzyme is taken to help digest lactose in lactose-intolerant individuals?

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Lactase

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What is the dependent variable in an experiment?

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The variable that is measured or observed in response to changes in the independent variable.

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What is the manipulated variable in an experiment?

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The variable that is changed or controlled to test its effects on the dependent variable.

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Which biomolecule is essential for muscle growth and repair?

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Proteins

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What is an adaptation in biological terms?

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A trait that helps an organism survive in its environment.

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What are the building blocks of proteins?

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Amino acids.

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What is the primary function of carbohydrates in living organisms?

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To provide energy.

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What is the role of lipids in the body?

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To store energy and form cell membranes.