Carbohydrates
This biomolecule is the body's main source of quick energy.
Carbohydrates
Lipids are mainly used for this type of energy storage.
Long-term energy storage
Proteins are made from smaller building blocks called these.
DNA and _____ belong to this group of biomolecules.
RNA
This organelle controls the activities of the cell.
Nucleus
This biomolecule is made of _________ and includes foods like fruits, bread, rice, and cereal.
Sugars
Examples of foods high in this biomolecule.
Anything with fat
Enzymes speed up this type of reaction.
Chemical reactions
The main job of nucleic acids is to store and transmit this.
Genetic information
This organelle is known as the "powerhouse of the cell."
Mitochondrion (mitochondria)
Cellulose, found in plant cell walls, is an example of this type of carbohydrate.
Polysaccharide (Complex carbohydrate)
This cell structure is made mostly of phospholipids.
Cell membrane
The molecule an enzyme acts on is called the _____.
Substrate
DNA is found mainly inside this organelle.
This structure controls what enters and leaves the cell.
Cell membrane
The cell uses this simple and most popular sugar during cellular respiration.
Glucose
Besides storing energy, lipids also help with this important function in mammals.
Insulation/protection
High temperatures can cause an enzyme to lose its shape. This process is called _____.
Denaturation
The building blocks of nucleic acids are called these.
Nucleotides
Plant cells have this structure outside the cell membrane that provides support and protection.
Cell wall
An athlete eats pasta the night before a race because carbohydrates provide this important function.
Short-term energy
The "head" of a phospholipid is _____ while the "tails" are _____.
hydrophilic & hydrophobic
Enzymes are essential for living cells because they _______ activation energy, allowing reactions to happen ______ enough to support life.
Lowe & fast
Why are nucleic acids important for making proteins?
They contain the instructions (genetic code) for building proteins.
Name three organelles found only in plant cells or much larger in plant cells than animal cells.
Cell wall, chloroplast, and vacuole