Biology Flashcard

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What are cells?

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The tiny structures that make up all living things and are the smallest units able to perform life functions.

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What is a chemical reaction?

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A process in which atoms rearrange to form new substances.

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What is the digestive system?

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The body system that takes in food and breaks it down.

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What is glucose?

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A molecule that organisms can use to release energy, and that is made of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen atoms.

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What are amino acids?

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Molecules that are the building blocks of proteins.

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What is photosynthesis?

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A process by which plants use energy from sunlight to convert carbon dioxide and water into glucose and oxygen.

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What is a molecule?

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A group of two or more atoms bonded together.

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What is the function of proteins?

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Proteins are essential for the structure, function, and regulation of the body's cells, tissues, and organs.

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What is the role of enzymes in chemical reactions?

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Enzymes act as catalysts to speed up chemical reactions without being consumed in the process.

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What is the cell membrane?

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The cell membrane is a protective barrier that surrounds the cell and controls what enters and exits.