2024 Fall Final Exam SSD

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What is the role of mitochondria in cells?

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Mitochondria are the organelles that produce energy for the cell through the process of cellular respiration.

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What are amino acids?

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Amino acids are molecules that are the building blocks of proteins.

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Why can antibiotics be harmful to the human body?

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Antibiotics reduce the number of helpful and harmful bacteria in the microbiome.

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What is the function of the plasma membrane?

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The plasma membrane controls what enters and exits the cell, maintaining the cell's environment.

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What is glucose and why is it important for the body?

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Glucose is a simple sugar that is a primary source of energy for the body's cells.

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What happens when the digestive system does not break down starch molecules?

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If starch molecules are not broken down, the body may not get enough glucose, leading to fatigue.

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What is the relationship between food and energy in the human body?

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The body needs molecules from food to produce energy through cellular respiration.

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What is the definition of cellular respiration?

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Cellular respiration is the process by which cells convert glucose and oxygen into energy, carbon dioxide, and water.

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What is the microbiome?

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The microbiome is a community of microorganisms living in and on the human body, playing a crucial role in health.

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How do cells obtain energy?

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Cells obtain energy by breaking down glucose during cellular respiration.