Parts of cells
what part of the cell contains most of the DNA?
nucleus
What is the function of the mitochondria?
Energy production
What are the four major molecules?
Carbohydrates, proteins, lipid, nucleic acid
Name two differences between DNA and RNA.
Double helix (DNA), single helix (RNA), DNA can't be changed, RNA gets transcripted, thymine is in DNA while uracil is in RNA
what is the outer layer of an animal cell called?
cell membrane
What is the function of the cell wall of a plant cell?
provides support and protection
What is the monomer of a protein?
Amino acid
What do these letter stand for?
A T C G
Adenine, thymine, cytosine, guanine
What are ribosomes?
these small structures make proteins
What is the function of the cytoplasm?
Jelly like substance that holds the organelles in place
What group of macromolecules does DNA belong to?
Nucleic acids
List the base pairs to these letters:
A T G C G A T C
T A C G C T A G
This organelle stores water, nutrients, and waste. What part is it?
Vacuole
This organelle uses sunlight to make food in plant cells. What part of the cell has this function?
Chloroplast
Name two of the monomers in biomacromolecules.
E.g. glucose, amino acid, fatty acid, nucleotide
Identify the three parts of a nucleotide.
Phosphate group, deoxyribose sugar, nitrogenous base