Characteristics of Living Things
Biomolecules
Atoms
Cells
Proteins
100
All living things contain this element.
What is carbon?
100
These are 2 other names for Biomolecules.
What are macromolecules and organic molecules?
100
These make up 96% of the human body.
What are hydrogen, oxygen, carbon, and nitrogen?
100
The universal language for all cells.
What is DNA?
100
Hemoglobin is this type of protein.
What are transport proteins?
200
These are charged atoms.
What are ions?
200
This stores the iron that hemoglobin needs.
What is feritin?
300
These are not comprised of at least one cell and don't exchange gases.
What are viruses?
300
These make-up most of the solid and liquid mass of your body.
What are lipids, carbohydrates, nucleic acids, and proteins?
300
The 3-D shape of a protein determines this.
What is its function/job?
400
This type of cell in your body does not have a nucleus.
What are red blood cells?
400
These regulate one's metabolism.
What are enzymes?
500
This is the process of enzymes hydrolysizing your food.
What is digestion?
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