Biology Fall Final Exam

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What is osmosis?

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Osmosis is the movement of water from an area of high concentration to an area of low concentration.

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What happens to an animal cell in a hypertonic solution?

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An animal cell placed in a hypertonic (salty) solution will shrink (get smaller).

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Where does aerobic respiration occur in a cell?

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Aerobic respiration takes place in the mitochondria.

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What macromolecule stores energy and makes up the cell membrane?

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Lipids store energy, insulate us, and make up the cell membrane.

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What type of macromolecule are enzymes?

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Enzymes are proteins.

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Define hypertonic solution.

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A hypertonic solution has a higher concentration of solutes compared to another solution.

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What is the role of mitochondria in cells?

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Mitochondria are the powerhouses of the cell, where aerobic respiration occurs to produce energy.

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What are the four main types of macromolecules?

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The four main types of macromolecules are carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids.

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What is the function of carbohydrates in living organisms?

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Carbohydrates provide energy and serve as structural components in cells.

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What is the primary function of proteins in the body?

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Proteins serve as enzymes, structural components, and play roles in transport and signaling.