Biology
What is biology?
The study of life
Matter
Has mass and takes up space
What is a lipid?
Fat or oil
What is chemical reactions?
Change of one substance into another
What is polarity?
Electrical charge is different between areas of moleculese
What is cell theory?
Living things are made of cells
Element
All the same type of atom
Triglycerides
Main form of stored energy in animals
What is activation energy?
Energy required to start a chemical reaction
Hydrogen Bonds
Keep water in the liquid phase even though it shouldn't be at room temp.
What is symbiosis?
Close relationship between species where at least one benefits.
Organic Compound
Contain carbon and are found in living organisms and make stable bonds like carbon.
Phospholipids
Major components of cell membranes
What is exothermic reactions?
Energy is emitted during the reaction
Solution
Mixture of two substances
Natural selection
Genes passed that are helpful
Nucleic Acids
Smaller pieces called nucleotides
Steroids
Serve as chemical messengers and other roles
What is endothermic reactions?
Energy is absorbed during reactions
Examples of acids
Vinegar, stomach acids, etc.
Gene Theory
Characteristics are transferred from parents to offspring with chromosomes
Saturated Fatty Acids
Have double bond between carbons,bent or curved shape, liquid at room temp, found in plants
What are proteins?
Chains of amino acids
What is catabolic reactions?
Exothermic reactions, which break down large molecules and supply energy
What are bases (alkaline)examples?
Baking soda, lye, bleach, laundry soap, etc.