NLN PAX-RN Biology Study guide for Biology section of the NLN PAX-RN exam.

NLN PAX-RN Biology Study guide for Biology section of the NLN PAX-RN exam. What are the taxonomic levels of all living beings from most to least general? - ANSWER ~ domain, kingdom, phylum, class, order, family, genus, species (dumb kings play chess on fiberGlass stools) Define homeostasis. - ANSWER ~ The maintenance of equilibrium within an organism by a tendency to compensate for changes and disruptions. Define metabolism. - ANSWER ~ All of the physical and chemical reactions associated with every aspect of cell life. Define anabolism. - ANSWER ~ An organism's ability to synthesize larger molecules from smaller molecules. Define catabolism. - ANSWER ~ An organism's ability to synthesize smaller molecules from larger ones. By what process is ATP produced? - ANSWER ~ oxidative phosphorylation (OXYPHOS) What is the process by which glycogen is converted to energy? - ANSWER ~ glycogenolysis What are the two main types of chemical bonds? - ANSWER ~ Ionic and covalent.