Biology Semester Exam Review

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What is homeostasis?

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The maintenance of an organism’s internal environment.

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What enzyme adds new RNA nucleotides to make mRNA?

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RNA Polymerase.

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What is the stimulus in the blood clotting model?

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Break or tear in blood vessel wall.

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What is the goal of protein synthesis?

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To make proteins.

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What are the two categories of cells?

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Prokaryotic and Eukaryotic.

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What defines a prokaryotic organism?

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The organism’s internal structures.

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What is the function of enzymes in biological processes?

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To speed up chemical reactions.

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What is the role of DNA in cells?

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To store and transmit genetic information.

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What is the difference between unicellular and multicellular organisms?

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Unicellular organisms consist of a single cell, while multicellular organisms are made up of multiple cells.

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What is the process of photosynthesis?

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The process by which green plants use sunlight to synthesize foods with the help of chlorophyll.