BIO - Midterm Review

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What stage of the cell cycle is characterized by the alignment of chromosomes at the cell's equatorial plane?

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Metaphase

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Front

What is the longest stage of the cell cycle, during which the cell grows and DNA is replicated?

Back

Interphase

Front

What component of a nucleotide is represented by the letter B in a DNA structure?

Back

Phosphate

Front

Which three elements are common to all four biomolecules: carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids?

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Carbon, Hydrogen, Oxygen

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Front

Which type of cell, prokaryotic or eukaryotic, is generally smaller in size?

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Prokaryote

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What is the process called when the cytoplasm divides to form two daughter cells?

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Cytokinesis

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Front

What is the phase of the cell cycle where the cell prepares for division?

Back

M phase

Front

What is the basic unit of life that can perform all life processes?

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Cell

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What are the building blocks of proteins?

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Amino acids

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NGSS.HS-LS1-6

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What is the role of DNA in living organisms?

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To store and transmit genetic information.

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