Semester 1 Biology Final Review

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What are the repeating units that make up large macromolecules?

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Monomers

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In which direction does water move in terms of concentration?

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Water moves from higher concentration of H2O to lower concentration of H2O.

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What feature distinguishes a plant cell from an animal cell?

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The presence of a cell wall.

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What monomer is abundant in proteins that help build muscle?

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Amino Acids

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What type of cells are both plant and animal cells classified as?

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Eukaryotic cells.

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What is the primary function of enzymes in biological systems?

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To act as catalysts that speed up chemical reactions.

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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 basic unit of carbohydrates?

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Monosaccharides.

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What is the role of the central vacuole in plant cells?

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To store nutrients and waste products, and to maintain turgor pressure.

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What is the difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?

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Prokaryotic cells lack a nucleus and membrane-bound organelles, while eukaryotic cells have them.