Living Environment Regents Review 2

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What is the substance the enzyme works on called?

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Substrate

Front

What molecule has the instructions (blueprint) for the cell?

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DNA

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What direction does a microscope turn the object you are viewing?

Back

Backwards and upside down

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A cell maintains life by undergoing ….

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Metabolic (life) functions

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How should the control group be treated differently than the experimental group?

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Both groups should be exactly the same EXCEPT for the variable. The control group doesn’t get the variable.

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What is the role of enzymes in biological reactions?

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Enzymes act as catalysts to speed up chemical reactions without being consumed.

Front

Define homeostasis in living organisms.

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Homeostasis is the process by which living organisms maintain a stable internal environment despite external changes.

Front

What is the function of DNA in cells?

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DNA stores genetic information and provides instructions for the development and functioning of living organisms.

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What is the difference between a control group and an experimental group?

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The control group does not receive the experimental treatment, while the experimental group does.

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What is mitosis?

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