Bio Sem 1 Review

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What are stimuli in biology?

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Changes in an organism's environment that cause a response.

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What suffix do many carbohydrates end with?

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"ose"

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What type of macromolecule are enzymes classified as?

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Proteins.

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What is the role of gases in photosynthesis and cellular respiration?

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Cellular respiration uses oxygen and releases carbon dioxide, while photosynthesis uses carbon dioxide and releases oxygen.

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What type of macromolecule is cholesterol?

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Lipid.

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Define photosynthesis.

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The process by which green plants use sunlight to synthesize foods with the help of chlorophyll.

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What is cellular respiration?

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The process by which cells convert glucose and oxygen into energy, carbon dioxide, and water.

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What are the main products of photosynthesis?

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Glucose and oxygen.

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What is the primary function of carbohydrates in living organisms?

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To provide energy and structural support.

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What are lipids primarily used for in the body?

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Energy storage, insulation, and making up cell membranes.