AP Biology Review

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What is metabolism?

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The sum of all chemical reactions that occur within an organism.

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Which phase of the cell cycle is characterized by the separation of sister chromatids?

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Anaphase

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What is passive transport?

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A cell transport mechanism that does not require energy.

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What is a polar compound?

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A compound with an uneven distribution of charge.

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What are monomers and polymers in a biological context?

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Building blocks and macromolecules for carbohydrates, proteins, and lipids.

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What is the function of ATP in cells?

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ATP serves as the primary energy currency of the cell.

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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.

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What is the structure of a phospholipid?

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A phospholipid consists of a hydrophilic head and two hydrophobic tails.

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What is the significance of the cell membrane's fluid mosaic model?

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It describes the cell membrane as a dynamic structure with various proteins floating in or on the fluid lipid bilayer.

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What is osmosis?

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The diffusion of water across a selectively permeable membrane.