Midterm Review Flashcardizz Part 3

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What is the role of carbonic anhydrase in red blood cells?

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Carbonic anhydrase acts as an enzyme that catalyzes the conversion of carbon dioxide and water to bicarbonate and protons, facilitating gas exchange in the blood.

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What is a product of the Calvin Cycle?

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Glucose is a product of the Calvin Cycle, which is the process by which plants convert carbon dioxide into sugars using energy from sunlight.

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When a molecule releases energy, which bond is typically broken?

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The bond between A and B is typically broken to release energy.

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What is the primary function of chlorophyll in photosynthesis?

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The primary function of chlorophyll is to absorb light energy, which is essential for the process of photosynthesis.

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How is ovalbumin structurally classified?

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Ovalbumin is classified as a polypeptide chain of amino acids twisted and folded into a larger molecule.

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What is an enzyme?

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An enzyme is a biological catalyst that speeds up chemical reactions in living organisms without being consumed in the process.

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What is photosynthesis?

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Photosynthesis is the process by which green plants, algae, and some bacteria convert light energy into chemical energy in the form of glucose.

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What are the two main stages of photosynthesis?

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The two main stages of photosynthesis are the light-dependent reactions and the light-independent reactions (Calvin Cycle).

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What is the significance of glucose in plants?

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Glucose serves as an energy source for plants and is a building block for other carbohydrates.

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What is the function of NADPH in photosynthesis?

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NADPH is used as a reducing agent in the Calvin Cycle to help convert carbon dioxide into glucose.