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?

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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 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?

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lipids

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Another name for fats and oils

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lipids

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What is the function of nucleic acids?

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Stores genetic information

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What is the monomer of proteins?

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amino acids

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Most enzymes:

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speed up the chemical reaction