Introduction to Biology

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What is the significance of carbon in living organisms?

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Carbon can form stable bonds with many other elements, allowing for complex molecules essential for life.

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What is homeostasis?

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Homeostasis is the process by which living organisms maintain a stable internal environment, such as the maintenance of temperature.

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In which state is water naturally found?

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Water is one of the few naturally occurring compounds found in a liquid state.

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What is the role of DNA in living organisms?

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All living things can pass on their characteristics to their offspring through their DNA.

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What is the correct sequence of energy metabolism?

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Food > Digestion > Energy.

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Define metabolism.

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Metabolism is the set of life-sustaining chemical reactions in organisms that convert food into energy.

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What is the function of enzymes in biological processes?

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Enzymes act as catalysts to speed up chemical reactions in the body.

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What is the basic unit of life?

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The cell is the basic unit of life.

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What is photosynthesis?

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Photosynthesis is the process by which green plants and some other organisms use sunlight to synthesize foods with the help of chlorophyll.

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What is the role of water in biological systems?

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Water is essential for life; it acts as a solvent, a temperature regulator, and is involved in many biochemical reactions.