10 Questions
What is the main reason students studying biology need to have some knowledge of chemistry?
To know the chemical composition of cells
Why does sweating cool the skin according to the text?
As a result of the strong forces of attraction between water molecules
How does the bicarbonate buffering system help in maintaining blood pH?
By neutralizing acidic compounds in the blood
What structural aspect of fatty acids is crucial for preventing heart attacks?
The presence of double bonds in the fatty acid chains
Which condition is associated with misfolded proteins according to the text?
Alzheimer's disease
What happens to an atom when it absorbs energy?
Its electrons move to a higher energy level
What are isotopes of an element that vary in?
The number of neutrons in the nucleus
What type of bond results from the transfer of electrons?
Ionic bond
How does energy relate to bond formation?
Energy is released when a bond is formed
What is the purpose of radioactive iodine I-131 in medicine?
To treat thyroid gland diseases
Explore key concepts in AP Biology from atomic structure to protein folding, including bonding, molecules, properties of water, and organic compounds. Dive into big ideas like ENE, IST, and SYI with enduring understandings such as ENE-1, IST-1, and SYI-1.
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