Semester 1 Review

Front

Which biomolecule stores and transmits genetic information?

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Nucleic Acids

Front

During diffusion (passive transport) molecules move...

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from high to low concentration

Front

Which biomolecule builds and repairs our cells? (hint: these also make up your muscles)

Back

Proteins

Front

What type of cell lacks a nucleus?

Back

Prokaryote

Front

The maintenance of an organism’s internal environment is called:

Back

homeostasis

Front

What are the building blocks of proteins?

Back

Amino acids

Front

What is the primary function of carbohydrates?

Back

To provide energy

Front

What is the process by which cells convert glucose into energy called?

Back

Cellular respiration

Front

What is the role of enzymes in biological reactions?

Back

To speed up the reactions

Front

What is the difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?

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Prokaryotic cells lack a nucleus; eukaryotic cells have a nucleus.