Semester Exam: Honors Biology Fall 2024

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What do viruses have in common with living cells?

Back

They both have genetic material (nucleic acids).

Front

What is the name for the diffusion of water across a selectively permeable membrane?

Back

Osmosis.

Front

Which biomolecule provides a QUICK energy source?

Back

Carbohydrates.

Front

What is the stage of the cell cycle where the cell grows and prepares for division?

Back

Interphase.

Front

What biomolecule is a source of long-term energy and includes fats, cholesterol, wax, and oils?

Back

Lipids.

Front

What is the basic unit of life?

Back

The cell.

Front

What is the process by which cells convert glucose into energy?

Back

Cellular respiration.

Front

What are the building blocks of proteins?

Back

Amino acids.

Front

What is the role of enzymes in biological reactions?

Back

Enzymes act as catalysts to speed up chemical reactions.

Front

What is the function of the cell membrane?

Back

The cell membrane regulates what enters and leaves the cell.