In the hierarchic system of classification, which of the following is the least inclusive?
Species
After observing an event, you develop an
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Hypothesis
A molecule of water is bonded with another molecule of water by what type of bond?
Hydrogen
Which of the following is a benefit of the intermolecular hydrogn bonding of water?
Water has a relatively high specific heat value
Water has strong cohesive and adhesive properties
Polarity of water allows it to act as a versatile solvent
Of all the molecules that are significant to biology, which of the following are considered the most important?
Carbohydrates, lipids, protein, and nucleic acids
Lipids are better known as fats, but what are they specifically?
Fatty acids
Phospholipids
Steroids
What are the two categories of fatty acids?
Saturated fats and unsaturated fats
How do phospholipids function in cells?
They are integral components of the plasma membrane
Which of the biologic molecules are considered the most significant contributor to cellular function?
Proteins
Proteins are polymers of which of the following?
Amino acids
Which of the following proteins catalyze different reactions or processes?
Enzyme
Which of the biologic molecules are components of the molecules of inheritance?
Nucleic acids
What is the sum of all chemical reactions that occur in an organism?
Metabolism
In a cell, reactions take place in a series of steps called:
Metabolic pathways
What is the fundamental unit of biology?
Cell
Which type of cell contains no defined nucleus?
Prokaryotic cell
What is the primary purpose of the flagella on the surface of cells?
Movement of the cell
Which cell organelle functions to transport materials from the endoplasmic reticulum throughout the cell?
Golgi apparatus
Which of the following are the distinct organelles that produce cell energy?
Mitochondrion and chloroplast
Which component of the cell contributes to the protection, communication, and passage of substances into and out of the cell?
Cell membrane
The cell membrane consists of a bilayer of phospholipids with proteins, cholesterol, and glycoproteins. This bilayer creates a hydrophobic region between two layers of lipids, making it which of the following?
Selectively permeable
What are the two catabolic pathways that lead to cellular energy production?
Fermentation and cellular respiration
What is the first step in the conversion of glucose to pyruvate?
Glycolysis
Which step in cellular respiration yields the greatest amount of ATP?
Electron Transport Chain
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