EOC Review: Units 1-3 (v2)

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What biomolecule should Anika and Avery replicate for a waterproof coating?

Back

Lipid

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What three letters do enzymes typically end with?

Back

-ase

Front

What causes lactose intolerance in the human body?

Back

Inhibition of proteins that serve as enzymes.

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What is the purpose of cellular respiration?

Back

To release energy from food.

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Why is a lion considered heterotrophic?

Back

It is able to obtain nutrients by consuming other organisms or their products.

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What are lipids?

Back

A group of biomolecules that are hydrophobic and include fats, oils, and waxes.

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Define enzymes.

Back

Proteins that act as catalysts to speed up chemical reactions in the body.

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What is the role of carbohydrates in living organisms?

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They provide energy and serve as structural components.

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What is the difference between autotrophic and heterotrophic organisms?

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Autotrophs produce their own food, while heterotrophs obtain food by consuming other organisms.

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What is the function of nucleic acids?

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To store and transmit genetic information.