Macromolecules
Carbohydrates
These are animals or animal-like organisms that float and drift on the ocean surface
Plankton population (phyto or zoo)
What are some tasks that animals do that require energy? Name 3 out of the 4.
Swim, crawl, burrow, dive
How is a polypeptide formed?
By combining amino acids
These are unicellular animal-like organisms that are found living on the surface of marine substrates and in the bottom of sediments
Protozoa
An amino acid is a monomer of this group.
Proteins
True or False? Zooplankton are only microscopic
False. They vary in size
These are organic compounds that are needed to maintain good health.
Vitamins
How many amino acids are there?
20
What is another terms for lacking a backbone?
Invertebrate
Contain saturated and unsaturated fatty acids
Lipids
What are the largest zooplankton?
Jellyfish
These are elements and compounds found in water and soil that do not contain the element carbon
What do animals need for growth and repair?
Protein
These carry out all necessary life functions within a single cell.
Protozoans
Contains genetic information
Nucleic Acids
Species that remain in the plankton population throughout their entire life cycle
Marine plants absorb these from water.
Minerals
What is the most abundant nutrient in the body?
Water
These are multicellular and bottom-dwelling
Sea sponges
What is the process by which animals break down and utilize nutrients?
Metabolism
What group of zooplankton are embryos or larvae of fish, crabs, sponges, lobsters, clams and other invertebrates considered?
Temporary zooplankton
What is vitamin D good for?
Healthy bone growth
Why do living organisms need water?
It takes part in important chemical reactions.
These are both microscopic (hint: last slide of lecture)
Bryozoans and rotifers