Giant Review Set - Biology Final Exam

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What is a Negative Feedback Loop?

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A process in which a system responds to a change by initiating responses that counteract the change, helping to maintain homeostasis.

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What is the primary function of insulin in the body?

Back

Insulin helps lower blood sugar levels by facilitating the uptake of glucose into cells.

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Which components are NOT part of the cell membrane?

Back

Nucleic Acids are not part of the cell membrane.

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What must happen to inherited instructions before they can be passed to offspring cells?

Back

They must be accurately replicated.

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What organelle is essential for photosynthesis in plant cells?

Back

Chloroplasts are essential for photosynthesis.

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What forms the channels and pumps in the phospholipid bilayer of the cell membrane?

Back

Proteins form the channels and pumps in the phospholipid bilayer.

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What are the main components of the cell membrane?

Back

The cell membrane is primarily composed of lipids, proteins, and carbohydrates.

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What is the role of chloroplasts in plant cells?

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Chloroplasts are responsible for photosynthesis, converting light energy into chemical energy.

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Define homeostasis in biological systems.

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Homeostasis is the process by which biological systems maintain a stable internal environment despite external changes.

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What is the function of ribosomes in a cell?

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Ribosomes are responsible for protein synthesis.