12 Questions
What term is used to describe the sum of all chemical processes including digestion and absorption in living organisms?
Metabolism
In multicellular organisms, how are cells organized based on their function?
Cells 🡪 tissues
Which type of reaction involves combining smaller, simpler molecules into larger, more complex substances?
Anabolism
What is the primary purpose of anabolic processes in living organisms?
Build organs and tissues
According to the first law of thermodynamics, what happens to energy in living organisms?
Energy can only change form, not be created or destroyed
What is the main function of metabolism in living organisms?
To build and maintain body structures
What is the function of a gene?
Determine a trait
How many chromosomes do humans have?
46
What is unique about somatic cells?
They are any cell of the body except sperm and egg cells
What is the function of an organ in the body?
Performs specific physiological functions
What is the primary function of an organ system?
Performs major functions or meets physiological needs of the body
Which of the following is definitive of human life according to the text?
Organization and metabolism
Learn about the basic concepts of Deoxyribonucleic Acid (DNA) and the structure of cells. Understand how DNA contains genetic information for traits, while genes produce proteins necessary for life. Explore the similarities in DNA among different body cells and the cellular structure in organisms like bacteria.
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