Macromolecules
What are the 4 big molecules that make up all life (called macromolecules)?
Carbohydrates, Fats, Protein, and DNA
What part of the pig does bacon come from?
Pork belly
What is the purpose of the respiratory system?
To bring in oxygen, out carbon dioxide, to the heart.
What are the three nutrients every plant needs, found in the soil?
N, P, K (Nitrogen, Phosphorous, and Potassium)
What part of the plant does photosynthesis occur?
The leaves
What are scientists referring to when they say "genetics"?
DNA and heredity
Where is the loin (lamb, goat, beef, swine)?
What is the main purpose of the heart and blood?
The heart pumps, the blood carries nutrients and oxygen to all organs.
What is aerobic soil conditions?
Soil with air (Healthy)
What is needed for photosynthesis?
Sunlight
What are simple carbohydrates and what kind of energy do they provide?
Sugar, which is a quick blast of energy.
In the kitchen, what do we call the chops (for all animals)?
The loin
Why do animals get fevers, and why is it about 7 days?
To increase the temperature to kill unwanted bacteria / disease. 7 days is the biological clock to raise the temp. kill the invading bacteria, then excrete the invading bacteria (disease).
What is anaerobic soil conditions?
What organelle, in the plant, does photosynthesis occur?
Chloroplast
What are complex carbohydrates and what kind of energy do they provide?
Chains of carbs like wheat or starches (potato), long lasting energy.
Primarily, where do beef steaks come from?
Top middle, especially the loin, ribs, and sirloin
Why are intestines so long (like 20 meters for a pig)?
To provide ample surface area to absorb water and nutrients.
What is the main nutrient in miracle grow / fertilizer, also the limiting reactant (first to get used up)?
Nitrogen
Taking a picture of the sunlight, to split a water molecule into Hydronium ions (H+)
What is fiber and how does it help or not help animals?
Fiber is cellulose (plant matter) which cannot be digested by humans and pigs on their own. Fiber is also a nutrient carrier.
What / where are the shanks of herd animals?
The lower leg portion, between the knee/shoulder
What is the lymphatic system?
The immune response (to fight disease).
What are microbials?
Single-celled organisms living in the soil
What is the second step of photosynthesis?
The Calvin Cycle (making the carbon-based glucose molecule by using ATP).