Starr Biology

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What is Active Transport?

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A type of movement across a cell's plasma membrane that requires energy supplied by ATP.

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What is the relationship between the products of photosynthesis and the reactants in cellular respiration?

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The products of photosynthesis serve as the reactants in cellular respiration to provide chemical energy.

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What is Glucose?

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A molecule synthesized by plants that is a major source of energy for cellular processes in both plants and animals.

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What elements do all biomolecules (lipids, proteins, nucleic acids, carbohydrates) have in common?

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Carbon, Hydrogen, Oxygen.

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What is the purpose of an enzyme?

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To speed up reactions.

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Define Passive Transport.

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Movement of substances across a cell membrane without the use of energy.

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What is Simple Diffusion?

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The process by which molecules move from an area of higher concentration to an area of lower concentration without energy.

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What is Osmosis?

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The diffusion of water across a selectively permeable membrane.

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What are Biomolecules?

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Large molecules essential for life, including carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids.

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What is Photosynthesis?

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The process by which green plants use sunlight to synthesize foods with the help of chlorophyll.