Midterm_AP_BIO_Review_Units 1 to 3_CED Based_2024

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What is the primary function of enzymes?

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Enzymes are proteins that speed up chemical reactions in the body.

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What is a peptide bond?

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A peptide bond is the bond that holds two amino acids together.

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What is FALSE about the Calvin cycle?

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The Calvin cycle does not produce carbon dioxide.

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Which factor has the least effect on the rate of photosynthesis?

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Increasing the amount of O2 from 20% to 30% in the air has the least effect.

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How does RNA differ from DNA?

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RNA contains uracil and ribose, while DNA contains thymine and deoxyribose.

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What are the products of the light reactions in photosynthesis?

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The products are ATP, NADPH, and oxygen.

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What is the role of chlorophyll in photosynthesis?

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Chlorophyll absorbs light energy, primarily in the blue and red wavelengths.

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Define cellular respiration.

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Cellular respiration is the process by which cells convert glucose and oxygen into energy, carbon dioxide, and water.

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What is the function of ribosomes?

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Ribosomes are the sites of protein synthesis in the cell.

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What is the structure of DNA?

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DNA is a double helix composed of nucleotides, which include a sugar, phosphate group, and nitrogenous base.