Exam Review

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What is the basic unit of life?

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A cell.

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What process allows sugar molecules to move into a cell?

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Diffusion.

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What does the cell membrane's selective permeability help maintain?

Back

Homeostasis.

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What happens during the lytic cycle of a virus?

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The virus quickly kills the host cell.

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What is a monomer of lipids?

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Fatty acid.

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What is the function of the cell membrane?

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To protect the cell and regulate what enters and exits.

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What is osmosis?

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The diffusion of water across a selectively permeable membrane.

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What are the four main types of macromolecules?

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Carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids.

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What is the role of proteins in the cell?

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To perform various functions including catalyzing reactions and providing structure.

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What is homeostasis?

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The ability of a cell or organism to maintain a stable internal environment.