Biology Sept through Dec.

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What is the correct order of organization in a living thing?

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Cells make tissues, tissues make organs, organs make organ systems, organ systems make organisms.

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What elements make up a protein?

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Carbon (C), Hydrogen (H), Oxygen (O), Nitrogen (N), Phosphates (P).

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What are amino acids used for?

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Amino acids are used to build proteins.

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What is the job of proteins in the body?

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The job of proteins is to build muscle.

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How many bones are in the human skeletal system?

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There are 206 bones in the human skeletal system.

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What is the basic unit of life?

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The cell is the basic unit of life.

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What is the function of the cell membrane?

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The cell membrane controls what enters and exits the cell.

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What are the four main types of macromolecules?

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Carbohydrates, Proteins, Lipids, Nucleic Acids.

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What is the role of enzymes in biological processes?

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Enzymes act as catalysts to speed up chemical reactions.

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What is homeostasis?

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Homeostasis is the maintenance of a stable internal environment in an organism.