USA 6/Final Exam Review

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What does anaerobic mean?

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Without oxygen

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What is active transport?

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The movement of molecules across a cell membrane from a region of lower concentration to a region of higher concentration, requiring energy.

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What forms the channels and pumps in the phospholipid bilayer?

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Proteins

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True or False: Every enzyme has an optimal temperature and pH.

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True

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In what part of the cell does photosynthesis occur?

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Chloroplast

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What is passive transport?

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The movement of molecules across a cell membrane without the use of energy, typically from an area of higher concentration to an area of lower concentration.

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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 enzymes?

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Biological catalysts that speed up chemical reactions in cells.

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What is the role of chlorophyll in photosynthesis?

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Chlorophyll absorbs light energy, primarily from the sun, to convert carbon dioxide and water into glucose and oxygen.

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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 the cell.