NC Biology EOC

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What is a Paramecium?

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A Paramecium is a unicellular protist that lives in water and is known for its slipper-like shape and cilia that help it move.

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What happens to a Paramecium when a chemical is added to its environment?

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The Paramecium may stop moving, indicating that its movement structure is affected.

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What is salivary amylase?

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Salivary amylase is an enzyme in humans that breaks down starches into simpler sugars.

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What type of substances can humans not digest with salivary amylase?

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Humans have difficulty digesting lipids, nucleic acids, and proteins with salivary amylase.

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What are proteins made of?

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Proteins are made of amino acids, which are joined together in specific sequences.

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What does tRNA do during translation?

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tRNA delivers amino acids to the ribosomes, where proteins are synthesized.

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What is photosynthesis?

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Photosynthesis is the process by which green plants, like Elodea, convert light energy into chemical energy, producing oxygen and glucose.

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What gas is produced by Elodea during photosynthesis?

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Elodea produces oxygen gas during photosynthesis.

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What is the role of ribosomes in protein synthesis?

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Ribosomes are the cellular structures where proteins are assembled from amino acids.

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What are amino acids?

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Amino acids are organic compounds that serve as the building blocks of proteins.