Live Class Final Exam Review

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Why do living things need nitrogen?

Back

To make proteins AND amino acids.

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What is the reason that humans, birds, whales, and lizards all have similar arm bones?

Back

They have a common ancestor.

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What are the possible genotypes for a cross that results in TT = 25%, Tt = 50%, tt = 25%?

Back

TT = 25% Tt = 50% tt = 25%.

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What is the passive transport mechanism that involves the movement of water from an area of high concentration to an area of low concentration?

Back

Osmosis.

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Where are phospholipids found in a cell?

Back

In the membrane.

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What is the function of amino acids in living organisms?

Back

They are the building blocks of proteins.

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What is the significance of a common ancestor in evolutionary biology?

Back

It explains the similarities in structure and function among different species.

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What is diffusion?

Back

The movement of molecules from an area of high concentration to an area of low concentration.

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What is the role of the cell membrane?

Back

It regulates what enters and exits the cell.

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What is the difference between active transport and passive transport?

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Active transport requires energy, while passive transport does not.