Semester 1 Finals Review Section 1

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What is a characteristic that is NOT common to all living things?

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Ability to move

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What are proteins made of?

Back

Amino acids

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How does society contribute to the advancement of science?

Back

Society produces technology that can be used in science.

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What element must a substance contain to be considered organic?

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Carbon

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What is the process called when particles move from high to low concentration?

Back

Passive Transport

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What are the four main types of macromolecules?

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Carbohydrates, Proteins, Lipids, Nucleic Acids

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What is the primary function of carbohydrates in living organisms?

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To provide energy.

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What is the role of enzymes in biological reactions?

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To speed up the reactions by lowering the activation energy.

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What is the difference between active transport and passive transport?

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Active transport requires energy, while passive transport does not.

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What is a hypothesis in scientific research?

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A testable prediction about the relationship between variables.