Biology Semester 1 Final

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What word describes when water is attracted to other substances?

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Adhesion is the attraction between water molecules and other substances.

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What is the optimal temperature for enzyme activity based on a graph?

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The optimal temperature for enzyme activity is 43°C.

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Which organelle is responsible for making proteins?

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Ribosomes are the organelles that synthesize proteins.

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What do monomers bond together to form?

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Monomers bond together to form polymers.

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What is the free movement of particles across the membrane with the concentration gradient called?

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Diffusion is the process of particles moving from an area of higher concentration to an area of lower concentration.

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What is the process called when water molecules are attracted to each other?

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Cohesion is the attraction between water molecules.

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What is the function of the endoplasmic reticulum?

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The endoplasmic reticulum is involved in the synthesis of proteins and lipids.

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What is facilitated diffusion?

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Facilitated diffusion is the process of passive transport of molecules across a biological membrane via specific transmembrane integral proteins.

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What are amino acids?

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Amino acids are the building blocks of proteins.

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What is the role of mitochondria in a cell?

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Mitochondria are known as the powerhouse of the cell, generating ATP through cellular respiration.