Staar Biology Review 2

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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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What are nucleotides?

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Nucleotides are the building blocks of nucleic acids.

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What are the building blocks of lipids?

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Fatty acids and glycerol.

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What are the products of cellular respiration that serve as reactants in photosynthesis?

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Carbon dioxide and water.

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What is the function of the cell membrane?

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It controls what enters and leaves the cell.

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What is a phospholipid bilayer?

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A double layer of phospholipids that makes up the cell membrane.

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What is the role of ATP in cellular processes?

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ATP serves as the energy currency of the cell.

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What is the difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?

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Prokaryotic cells lack a nucleus; eukaryotic cells have a nucleus.

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What is photosynthesis?

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The process by which plants convert sunlight into chemical energy.

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What is cellular respiration?

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The process by which cells convert glucose and oxygen into energy.