GA Milestone Biology

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What is the active site of an enzyme?

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The specific location where a substrate binds on an enzyme.

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What is a major difference between prokaryotes and eukaryotes?

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Eukaryotes have membrane-bound organelles while prokaryotes do not.

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What is the independent variable in an experiment testing how plant water intake affects growth?

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The amount of water.

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What are the monomers of nucleic acid?

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Nucleotides.

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What type of process does not require oxygen?

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Anaerobic.

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What is a substrate in the context of enzymes?

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The substance on which an enzyme acts.

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What is the function of ribosomes in a cell?

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Ribosomes are responsible for protein synthesis.

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What is the role of DNA in living organisms?

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DNA stores genetic information.

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What is a cell membrane?

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A barrier that surrounds the cell, controlling what enters and exits.

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What is photosynthesis?

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The process by which plants convert sunlight into energy.