Bio104 Chp 1-2

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What is the main function of carbohydrates in the body?

Back

Energy storage.

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What are the properties that characterize life?

Back

Life is characterized by growth, reproduction, and response to stimuli.

Front

How many neutrons are in an atom with an atomic number of 13 and a mass number of 26.98?

Back

14.

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What is the process called when water molecules stick to each other?

Back

Cohesion.

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What is a function of carbohydrates related to energy?

Back

Short-term energy storage.

Front

Define carbohydrates.

Back

Organic compounds made of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen, primarily serving as energy sources.

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What is the difference between cohesion and adhesion?

Back

Cohesion is the attraction between molecules of the same substance; adhesion is the attraction between different substances.

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What is the role of proteins in biological systems?

Back

Proteins serve as enzymes, structural components, and play roles in transport and signaling.

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What is the basic unit of life?

Back

The cell.

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What is the significance of the atomic number?

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The atomic number defines the number of protons in an atom and determines the element's identity.