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What is one primary characteristic that distinguishes living organisms from non-living things?

  • Ability to respond to stimuli
  • Presence of cells
  • Ability to move
  • Ability to reproduce (correct)

    • How do plants primarily obtain their food?

  • By consuming other organisms
  • Through absorption of nutrients from the soil
  • By photosynthesis (correct)
  • By storing energy from sunlight

    • What does the term 'irritability' refer to in the context of living organisms?

  • The ability to reproduce successfully
  • The ability to detect and respond to stimuli (correct)
  • The ability to adapt to the environment
  • The ability to feel pain

    • Which of the following is NOT a vital function carried out by organisms?

    <p>Performing artwork</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary benefit of studying biology, as highlighted in the content?

    <p>It helps us respect all organisms and the environment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one role of excretion in living organisms?

    <p>To maintain homeostasis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does food provide to human beings, according to the content?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What aspect of biology can help individuals understand health and environmental issues?

    <p>Learning how biologists develop their ideas</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of monosaccharides in the body?

    <p>Directly absorbed and used to provide energy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a property of polysaccharides?

    <p>They are very large molecules</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to disaccharides during hydrolysis?

    <p>They are broken down into two monosaccharides</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What molecule is added to disaccharides during hydrolysis?

    <p>Water</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which disaccharide is composed of glucose and fructose?

    <p>Sucrose</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which carbohydrate serves as the major storage form in animals?

    <p>Glycogen</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common test used to detect reducing sugars?

    <p>Benedict's test</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following carbohydrates is known for being a major component of plant cell walls?

    <p>Cellulose</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary form in which excess carbohydrates are stored in the body?

    <p>Glycogen</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which test is used to identify the presence of reducing sugars in a food sample?

    <p>Benedict's test</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main characteristic of reducing sugars?

    <p>They cause other substances to be oxidized.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How are triglycerides formed?

    <p>From one glycerol and three fatty acids.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does cellulose play in the diet?

    <p>It serves as a source of dietary fiber.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement accurately describes the solubility of lipids?

    <p>Lipids are insoluble in water but soluble in organic solvents.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common characteristic of solid triglycerides at room temperature?

    <p>They are generally referred to as fats.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to lipids stored in adipose tissues when the body needs energy?

    <p>They are broken down to provide energy.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the term for the temperature at which an enzyme's activity is at its maximum?

    <p>Optimum temperature</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How does high temperature affect enzyme activity?

    <p>Causes denaturation of the enzyme</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to an enzyme's catalytic ability at unsuitable pH levels?

    <p>It decreases due to denaturation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following substances is known to inhibit an enzyme involved in respiration?

    <p>Cyanide</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the optimum pH for salivary amylase, an enzyme found in mammals?

    <p>7</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role does subcutaneous fat play in the body?

    <p>It acts as a heat insulator.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the process called when two amino acids join to form a dipeptide?

    <p>Condensation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following correctly describes how the shape of a protein is determined?

    <p>It follows the amino acid sequence of the polypeptide.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of bond forms between two amino acids in a dipeptide?

    <p>Peptide bond</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a function of proteins in the body?

    <p>Growth and repair</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which amino acids cannot be synthesized by the body and must be obtained through diet?

    <p>Essential amino acids</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to a dipeptide during hydrolysis?

    <p>It is broken down into its individual amino acids.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a component of cell membranes?

    <p>Phospholipids</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to the activation energy of a reaction when an enzyme binds to its substrate?

    <p>It decreases significantly.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why are enzymes considered specific in their action?

    <p>Each enzyme has a unique active site that only fits specific substrates.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which factor is NOT mentioned as affecting enzyme activity?

    <p>Concentration of substrate</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the active site in an enzyme?

    <p>To bind substrate molecules</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which statement is true regarding enzymes?

    <p>Enzymes can denature at high temperatures and extreme pH levels.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to an enzyme after it catalyzes a reaction?

    <p>It is released in its original form and can be reused.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What hypothesis explains the specificity of enzyme actions?

    <p>Lock and Key hypothesis</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why do enzymes require only small amounts to function?

    <p>They can be reused multiple times.</p> Signup and view all the answers

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    Study Notes

    Biology Overview

    • Biology is the scientific study of organisms
    • Organisms carry out vital functions to maintain life
    • Biologists distinguish organisms from non-living things based on their characteristics

    Reproduction and Growth

    • Organisms reproduce to create offspring
    • Offspring grow from reproduction
    • Organisms obtain food through nutrition
    • Nutrition includes processes like photosynthesis (plants) and feeding (animals)
    • Organisms respire, breaking down food to release energy
    • Organisms detect and respond to stimuli to help them survive

    Importance of Studying Biology

    • Studying biology helps us appreciate all organisms and the environment
    • Scientific investigation skills are developed through the study of biology
    • Understanding health, environmental, and social issues is facilitated through biology
    • Helps in making informed decisions

    Food Requirements of Humans

    • Food provides energy for daily activities, growth, and repair
    • Food also provides substances necessary for health maintenance
    • Key food substances include carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and minerals

    Carbohydrates

    • Carbohydrates are made up of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen
    • Basic units include monosaccharides, disaccharides, and polysaccharides
    • Monosaccharides include glucose, fructose, galactose
    • Disaccharides include maltose, sucrose, lactose
    • Polysaccharides include starch, glycogen, and cellulose

    Lipids

    • Lipids are organic substances made of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen
    • Lipids have a higher H:O ratio than carbohydrates
    • Lipids are insoluble in water but soluble in organic solvents
    • Common types include triglycerides

    Proteins

    • Proteins are made up of amino acids
    • Amino acids are linked together by peptide bonds
    • Proteins are crucial for body structure and function
    • Enzymes are proteins that catalyze biochemical reactions

    Minerals

    • Minerals are needed in small amounts for various bodily functions
    • Crucial components of bones, teeth, and other tissues
    • Involved in regulating metabolic reactions

    Vitamins

    • Vitamins are organic substances needed in small amounts
    • Not a source of energy
    • Essential for various metabolic reactions
    • Crucial for good health
    • Classified into fat and water-soluble vitamins

    Water

    • Water is crucial for life
    • Essential for a variety of chemical reactions
    • Acts as a coolant
    • Component of some body fluids

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