NLN PAX-RN Biology questions with correct answers

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