Characteristics of Life
This characteristic is the reason we sweat when we’re hot and shiver when cold.
Homeostasis
What is the method of breaking down molecules by adding water?
Hydrolysis
What is the range of the Ph scale?
1-14
What are the 4 macromolecules?
Lipids, Proteins, Carbohydrates, Nucleic Acids
What are the differences of simple and complex carbs?
Simple carbs are made up of 1 or 2 sugars, while complex carbs have multiple sugars
During which process do living organisms reproduce and process genetic material?
Reproduction
What is the method of removing water to form bonds?
Dehydration Synthesis
Why is water a universal solvent?
It dissolves in many substances
Why is carbon special?
It can make 4 bonds
What are carbohydrates a good source of?
Short term energy
True or false? Energy is used to grow, develop, and reproduce
True
What atom can make 4 bonds?
Carbon
Is water an acid or base?
Nuetral
Which is not considered a polymer: Carbs, Proteins, Sugars.
Sugars
What is a monosaccharide?
Single Sugar molecule
What is the smallest unit of life?
Cells
How do you find the number of neutrons in an atom?
Subtract protons and the atomic mass
What is the term for one or more solvents dissolved in a solute?
Solutions
Why are the 4 macromolecules considered organic?
They have a carbon backbone
What is an example of a disaccharide?
Lactose
What is the term for organisms that are made of more than one cell?
Multicellular
What do electrons equal?
The number of protons
How can you neutralize a substance with excess H+ ?
By adding OH-
Which macromolecules regulate what goes in and out of your body?
Lipids
What is an example of complex carbs?
Starch, glycogen, cellulose