Biology STAAR Review

Front

What is the entire set of genes in an organism called?

Back

Genome

Front

What is the movement of particles from high to low concentration called?

Back

Passive Transport

Front

What type of solution has a higher concentration of solutes compared to another solution?

Back

Hypertonic Solution

Front

What do we call structures in different species that have a similar origin but may serve different functions?

Back

Homologous Structures

Front

Which element is NOT common to all macromolecules?

Back

Nitrogen

Front

What is the term for the observable traits of an organism?

Back

Phenotype

Front

What is the process called where cells use energy to move substances against their concentration gradient?

Back

Active Transport

Front

What are the building blocks of proteins?

Back

Amino Acids

Front

What is the basic unit of life?

Back

Cell

Front

What type of macromolecule are enzymes classified as?

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Proteins