CUA 3 Review

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What is the function of lipids?

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Energy storage.

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What is the best order of organization in biological systems?

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Cell - Tissue - Organs - Organ Systems - Organism.

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What cellular process occurs in ribosomes bound to the endoplasmic reticulum?

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The synthesis of new proteins.

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What is a nucleotide?

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The basic building block of nucleic acids, consisting of a nitrogenous base, a sugar, and a phosphate group.

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What is the role of enzymes in biological reactions?

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Enzymes act as catalysts to speed up chemical reactions without being consumed.

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What is the structure of DNA?

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DNA is a double helix made up of nucleotides.

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What is the role 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 a phospholipid?

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A type of lipid that forms the cell membrane, consisting of two fatty acids, a glycerol, and a phosphate group.

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What is the function of ribosomes?

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Ribosomes are responsible for protein synthesis.

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What is the difference between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?

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Prokaryotic cells lack a nucleus and membrane-bound organelles, while eukaryotic cells have them.