Characteristics of Life/ BioChemistry
Term used to discribe non-living things in the environment
Abiotic
What elements make up carbohydrates?
Carbon, Hydrogen, Oxygen
What is the monomer for a lipid?
What is the monomer for a protein?
amino acids
nucleotides
Name two of water's unique properties.
1. cohesion, 2. adhesion 3. ice floats 4. high heat capactiy 5. solubility
What is the polymer of a carbohydrate?
Polysaccharide
What is the function of a lipid?
store energy
What elements make up protein?
Carbon, Hydrogen, Oxygen, Nitrogen, some times sulfur
What are the examples for a nucleic acid?
DNA and RNA
What are the charges for protons, neutrons, and electrons?
protons - positive
neutrons - neutral
electrons - negative
How do plants store carbohydrates?
starch
Saturated - single bonds
Unsaturated - double bonds
What is an enzyme?
A protein that lowers activation energy and allows reactions to occur.
What is the function of a nucleic acid?
store genetic information
Polymers are broken down into monomers through a process known as
hydrolysis reaction
What is the storage form of energy in animals?
Glycogen
What are the two types of lipids?
saturated and unsaturated fats
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What is the difference between a DNA and RNA?
DNA - double stranded
RNA - single stranded
1. cells 2. reproduction 3. heredity 4. interdependence 5. evolution 6. metabolism 7. homeostasis
Three monosaccharides are joined together to form a polysaccharide in a process known as
condenstation reaction
What is the polymer of a lipid?
triglyceride
How are proteins related to nucleic acids?
Proteins are built using the directions from DNA.
What must be copied every time a cell wants to divide?
DNA