1st Semester AP BIO FINAL EXAM REVIEW

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What is the codon for Leucine?

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UUA

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What do autotrophs produce during photosynthesis?

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Carbohydrates

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What happens to a red blood cell in an isotonic solution?

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It takes up and releases water at equal rates.

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How is a protein defined?

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A polymer of amino acids.

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Why do most plants appear green?

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Chlorophyll does not absorb green light.

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What is photosynthesis?

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The process by which autotrophs convert light energy into chemical energy in the form of carbohydrates.

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What is the role of chlorophyll in plants?

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To absorb light energy for photosynthesis.

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What are heterotrophs?

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Organisms that cannot produce their own food and rely on consuming other organisms.

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What is the primary function of red blood cells?

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To transport oxygen throughout the body.

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What is a polypeptide chain?

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A chain of amino acids linked by peptide bonds, which folds into a functional protein.