2024 Biology Fall Semester Review

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What is homeostasis?

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The maintenance of stable internal conditions that are necessary for life functions.

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What is the corresponding DNA strand for 5'ATGCTCAGCTGA3'?

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3'TACGAGTCGACT5'.

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What are prokaryotes?

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Simple, mostly single-celled organisms that lack a nucleus or any other membrane-bound organelle.

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In which solution will water move into a cell?

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Hypotonic solution.

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What is the order for Protein Synthesis?

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Transcription -> Translation -> Protein.

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What is diffusion?

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The movement of molecules from an area of higher concentration to an area of lower concentration.

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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 is the function of ribosomes?

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Ribosomes are the sites of protein synthesis in the cell.

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What is the role of DNA in cells?

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DNA contains the genetic instructions for the development and function of living things.

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What is a cell membrane?

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A biological membrane that separates and protects the interior of all cells from the outside environment.