Biology Regents Review

Front

Chains of amino acids create ______________.

Back

proteins

Front

Specialized cells such as muscle, blood, or nerve cells are caused by cell differentiation led by ______________.

Back

Environmental Factors

Front

Which of the following represents the process of photosynthesis?

Back

6CO2+6H2O→C6H12O6+6O2

Front

Maintaining body temperature is an example of a ______________.

Back

negative feedback loop

Front

What is the primary difference between negative and positive feedback mechanisms?

Back

Negative feedback mechanisms stabilize to reach homeostasis, while positive feedback mechanisms amplify a change.

Front

What is the basic unit of life?

Back

Cell

Front

What is the function of ribosomes in a cell?

Back

Protein synthesis

Front

What is the role of the nucleus in a cell?

Back

It contains the cell's genetic material and controls cellular activities.

Front

What is homeostasis?

Back

The maintenance of a stable internal environment in an organism.

Front

What is the process by which plants convert sunlight into chemical energy?

Back

Photosynthesis