Final Exam Biology

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What type of mutation occurs in somatic cells?

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Mutations in somatic cells do not pass on to offspring.

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What is the amino acid sequence for the mRNA strand CCA-GAG-UUU-UAG?

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Pro-Glu-Phe-Stop

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What is the primary function of carbohydrates?

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Carbohydrates provide quick energy.

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What is the amino acid sequence for the mRNA strand UGG-ACU-CGA-GUG?

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Trp-Thr-Arg-Val

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What is an enzyme-substrate complex?

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An enzyme-substrate complex is formed when an enzyme binds to its substrate.

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What is the role of enzymes in biological reactions?

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Enzymes act as catalysts to speed up chemical reactions.

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Define mutation.

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A mutation is a change in the DNA sequence that can lead to changes in protein function.

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What are the four main types of biological macromolecules?

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Carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids.

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What is the function of proteins in the body?

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Proteins help with growth, repair of tissues, and act as enzymes.

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What is the structure of DNA?

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DNA is a double helix made of nucleotides.