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Which of the following elements represents a trace element that is essential to life?
Which of the following elements represents a trace element that is essential to life?
What are the four most common elements found in living organisms?
What are the four most common elements found in living organisms?
What determines a protein’s shape?
What determines a protein’s shape?
What is the typical water content of human body cells?
What is the typical water content of human body cells?
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Which bonds hold the hydrogen and oxygen atoms within a water molecule together?
Which bonds hold the hydrogen and oxygen atoms within a water molecule together?
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An atom with an electrical charge is known as a(n):
An atom with an electrical charge is known as a(n):
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What is the name given to substances that resist changes in pH?
What is the name given to substances that resist changes in pH?
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As water freezes, what happens to its molecules?
As water freezes, what happens to its molecules?
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Which organelle is primarily involved in energy production within eukaryotic cells?
Which organelle is primarily involved in energy production within eukaryotic cells?
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Vacuoles are typically described as ______.
Vacuoles are typically described as ______.
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Which organelle in plant cells is responsible for the process of photosynthesis?
Which organelle in plant cells is responsible for the process of photosynthesis?
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Which part of cellular respiration is primarily responsible for producing NADH?
Which part of cellular respiration is primarily responsible for producing NADH?
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Aerobic processes are defined by their requirement for ______.
Aerobic processes are defined by their requirement for ______.
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The ultimate source of energy found in food comes from ______.
The ultimate source of energy found in food comes from ______.
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Which of these stages is the only one of cellular respiration that does not depend on the other stages?
Which of these stages is the only one of cellular respiration that does not depend on the other stages?
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Which type of bond involves the sharing of electron pairs between atoms?
Which type of bond involves the sharing of electron pairs between atoms?
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What region surrounds the organelles in eukaryotic cells but is not found inside the nucleus?
What region surrounds the organelles in eukaryotic cells but is not found inside the nucleus?
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Which structure is responsible for synthesizing components of ribosomes?
Which structure is responsible for synthesizing components of ribosomes?
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Where does protein synthesis predominantly occur within a cell?
Where does protein synthesis predominantly occur within a cell?
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Which organelle is primarily involved in detoxifying drugs in cells?
Which organelle is primarily involved in detoxifying drugs in cells?
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What system includes the Golgi apparatus, lysosomes, and vacuoles?
What system includes the Golgi apparatus, lysosomes, and vacuoles?
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Which function is not performed by the Golgi apparatus?
Which function is not performed by the Golgi apparatus?
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Transport vesicles primarily move proteins from which organelle?
Transport vesicles primarily move proteins from which organelle?
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What is a key function of the smooth endoplasmic reticulum?
What is a key function of the smooth endoplasmic reticulum?
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Study Notes
BI 131 Exam 5 - Study Notes
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Exam Color: The exam color is not specified and is a distractor question.
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Element Example: Salt (NaCl) is an example of an element.
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Four Most Common Elements: The four most common elements in living organisms are carbon, oxygen, hydrogen, and nitrogen.
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Trace Element: Iron is a trace element essential for life.
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Protein Monomers: Amino acids are the monomers of proteins.
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Simple Sugar: Glucose is a simple sugar (monosaccharide).
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Protein Shape Determination: A protein's function depends on its shape, which is determined by the sequence of amino acids.
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Atomic Nucleus: Neutrons and protons are found in the nucleus of an atom.
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Water Molecule Bonds: Hydrogen and oxygen atoms in a water molecule are held together by covalent bonds.
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Charged Atom: An atom with an electrical charge is called an ion.
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Water Molecule Interactions: Adjacent water molecules interact through polar and covalent bonds.
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Human Body Water Percentage: Human body cells are approximately 70-95% water.
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Water Freezing: As water freezes, its molecules move farther apart.
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Base Function: A base removes H+ from a solution.
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Protein Polymer Monomer: Amino acids are the monomers for proteins.
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Organelle for Protein Synthesis: Ribosomes are responsible for protein synthesis.
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Cytoskeleton Components: Microtubules, cilia, and flagella are components of the cytoskeleton.
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Aerobic Process Requirement: Aerobic processes require oxygen.
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Human Classification: Humans are heterotrophs and consumers.
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Cellular Respiration Waste Products: The waste products of cellular respiration are water and carbon dioxide.
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Plant Cell Feature: Plant cells have chloroplasts and mitochondria.
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Photosynthesis Gas Consumption: Carbon dioxide is consumed during photosynthesis.
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Photosynthesis Location: The Calvin Cycle of photosynthesis occurs within the stroma of chloroplasts.
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Cellular Respiration Energy Source: The ultimate source of energy in food is the sun.
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Cellular Work Energy: ATP directly provides energy for cellular work.
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Cellular Respiration Stage: Glycolysis is the only stage independent from other cellular respiration phases.
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NADH Producer: The citric acid cycle produces the most NADH.
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Cytoplasm Process: Glycolysis occurs in the cytoplasm.
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Electron Sharing Bond: Covalent bonds share electrons.
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Enzyme Characteristic: Enzymes speed up chemical reactions, without being consumed during the reaction.
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Eukaryotic Energy Production Organelle: Mitochondria are responsible for energy production in eukaryotic cells.
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Plasma Membrane Function: The primary function of the plasma membrane is regulating chemical traffic in and out of the cell.
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Electron Transport Chain Final Acceptor: Oxygen is the final electron acceptor in the electron transport chain.
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Photosynthesis Gas Consumed: Plants consume carbon dioxide during photosynthesis.
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Golgi Apparatus Function: Protein modification is a function of the Golgi Apparatus.
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Cellular Organelle for Digestion: Lysosomes are responsible for digestion of organic matter within cells.
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Organelle Associated with Shipping: The Golgi apparatus is like a shipping center in a cell.
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Cytoskeleton Component: Microtubules are part of the cytoskeleton.
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Cellular Component for Photosynthesis: Chloroplasts are responsible for photosynthesis in plant cells.
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Component of Cytoskeleton: Cilia, Flagella, and Microtubules are components of the cytoskeleton.
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Prepare for your BI 131 Exam 5 with these concise study notes. This quiz covers essential topics such as common elements in living organisms, protein structure, and atomic properties. Test your knowledge on key concepts including amino acids, ions, and water molecule interactions.
