Characteristics of Life
Study of living things
What is biology?
Monomer of carbohydrates
What are monosaccharides?
Organic molecule category that DNA and RNA belong to
What are nucleic acids?
These are formed when 2 or more atoms are chemically bonded together by sharing electrons.
What are molecules?
Examples include fruits, pastas, grains, potatoes
What are carbohydrates?
Main function of carbohydrates
Monomers or building blocks of nucleic acids
What are nucleotides?
The most important element in organic molecules.
What is carbon?
Examples include oil, butter, grease...
What are lipids?
Being able to store genetic information and pass it on to the next generation
What is heredity?
Elements in carbohydrates
What are C,H,O?
Function of DNA
What is to store genetic information?
The element that the chemical symbol "S" stands for.
What is sulfur?
What are proteins?
The ability to get and use energy; also refers to all the chemical reactions happening inside cells
What is metabolism?
monomers of lipids
What are fatty acids?
Monomers or building blocks of proteins
What are amino acids?
the general term for smaller organic molecules that link together to form larger ones?
What are monomers?
These are necessary in your diet to help you build muscle, skin, hair, nails....
What are proteins?
What is homeostasis?
Starch, cellulose and glycogen are examples of these larger types of carbohydrates that are made from several monosaccharides joined together.
What are polysaccharides?
Special types of proteins that work by speeding up chemical reactions in cells.
What are enzymes?
Pure substances made of only one type of atom.
What are elements?
These are often thought of as unhealthy, but this nutrient is necessary to make the main component of cell membranes and is also used for some hormones.
What are lipids?