PBS EOC Review #1

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What is the effect of height on the size of blood spatter?

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Higher height results in a larger diameter of blood spatter.

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What is hypoglycemia?

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Hypoglycemia is a condition characterized by abnormally low blood sugar levels.

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What type of molecule is a carbohydrate?

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Carbohydrates are organic compounds made of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen, typically in a ratio of 1:2:1.

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What are restriction enzymes?

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Restriction enzymes are proteins that cut DNA at specific sequences, used in genetic engineering and RFLP analysis.

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Which molecule contains the most energy: carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, or water?

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Lipids contain the most energy per gram compared to carbohydrates and proteins.

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What is the primary function of carbohydrates in the body?

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Carbohydrates provide a primary source of energy for the body.

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What is the role of restriction enzymes in DNA analysis?

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Restriction enzymes are used to cut DNA into fragments for analysis, such as in gel electrophoresis.

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What is hyperglycemia?

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Hyperglycemia is a condition characterized by abnormally high blood sugar levels.

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What are the building blocks of proteins?

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The building blocks of proteins are amino acids.

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What is the difference between saturated and unsaturated fats?

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Saturated fats have no double bonds between carbon atoms, while unsaturated fats have one or more double bonds.