BIO EOC

What are the four biomolecules essential for life?

Carbohydrates, lipids, proteins, and nucleic acids.

What is the function of enzymes in biological systems?

Enzymes act as catalysts to speed up chemical reactions without being consumed.

What is the basic unit of life?

The cell is the basic unit of life.

What is the process of photosynthesis?

Photosynthesis is the process by which green plants and some other organisms use sunlight to synthesize foods with the help of chlorophyll.

What are the stages of cellular respiration?

The stages of cellular respiration include glycolysis, the citric acid cycle, and oxidative phosphorylation.

What is the role of DNA?

DNA contains the genetic information required for the growth, development, functioning, and reproduction of all living organisms.

What is natural selection?

Natural selection is the process by which organisms better adapted to their environment tend to survive and produce more offspring.

What is the function of the cell membrane?

The cell membrane controls the movement of substances in and out of the cell.

What are the main differences between plant and animal cells?

Plant cells have a cell wall and chloroplasts, while animal cells do not.

What are trophic levels in an ecosystem?

Trophic levels are the hierarchical classifications of organisms in an ecosystem based on their feeding relationships.