Bio Semester 1 Final Review

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What kind of cells does meiosis produce?

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Haploid cells are produced by meiosis.

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What is the purpose of an enzyme?

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Enzymes speed up reactions.

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How many cell divisions does meiosis have?

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Meiosis has 2 cell divisions.

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What is an enzyme?

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An enzyme is a biological catalyst that speeds up chemical reactions.

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What type of organisms are bacteria?

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Bacteria are prokaryotic organisms.

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What is the difference between haploid and diploid cells?

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Haploid cells have one set of chromosomes, while diploid cells have two sets.

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What is the role of the active site in an enzyme?

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The active site is the region on the enzyme where substrate molecules bind.

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What are substrates in the context of enzymes?

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Substrates are the reactants that enzymes act upon.

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What are products in a chemical reaction?

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Products are the substances formed as a result of a chemical reaction.

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What is the significance of activation energy in chemical reactions?

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Activation energy is the minimum energy required for a reaction to occur.