Biology Midterm

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What characteristic differentiates a prokaryote from a eukaryote? Options: presence of ribosomes, ability to reproduce, presence of a nucleus/nuclear membrane, ability to remain stable

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presence of a nucleus/nuclear membrane

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What is the function of ribosomes? Options: synthesize lipids, synthesize ribosomes, synthesize proteins, synthesize hormones

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synthesize proteins

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What is the monomer of a carbohydrate (polysaccharide)? Options: amino acids, glycerol + fatty acids, monosaccharaides, nucleotides

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monosaccharaides

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Which level of organization is correct from smallest to largest? Options: organ, cell, organ system, tissue, organ, organism, organ system, tissue
cell, organism, organ system, cell, tissue, organ, organ system, tissue, organ, organ system, organism

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tissue, organ, organ system, organism

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What would be the correct level from least to most complex? Options: organism, organ system, organ, tissue, organ, oxygen system, tissue, organism, cell, mitochondria, stomach, organism, mitochondria, cell, tissue, organ

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mitochondria, cell, tissue, organ

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What is the equation for cellular respiration?

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glucose + oxygen → carbon dioxide + water + energy

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What is the monomers of lipids?

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glycerol + fatty acids

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Which macromolecule stores energy, insulates us, and makes up the cell membrane? Options: lipids, proteins, carbohydrates, nucleic acids

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lipids

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DNA and RNA are examples of...

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nucleic acids

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Another name for fats and oils

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lipids