Biochemistry
The basic building blocks of carbohydrates
What is monosacchardies
The mitochondria are the ___ of the cell.
A. Cell Wall B. Powerhouse
C. Nucleus D. ribosomes
B. Powerhouse
What is photosynthesis?
What are the three types of RNA?
Messenger RNA, transfer RNA, and ribosomal RNA
What is an ecosystem?
A community of living oganisms interacting with each other and their physical environment
What is biochemistry?
The study of chemical processes and substances within and related to living organisms
What is the function of the nucleus?
The nucleus is the control center and contains the cells DNA
What is the chemical equation for photosynthesis?
6CO2 + 6H2O = C6H12O6 +6O2
What is the function of mRNA?
Bring the instructions to make a protein from the nucleus to the ribosome
How is an ecosystem an example of a system?
An ecosystem is like a system because it has both living and non-living parts
What are the structural and functional units of proteins?
Amino acids
What are the key differences between prokaryotic and eukaryotic cells?
Prokaryotic cells lack a nucleus while eukaryotic cells have a nucleus
What is cell division?
the division of a cell into two daughter cells with the same genetic material
The process of making mRNA and DNA in the nucleus
What is transcription
What features must an ecosystem have to be balanced?
Ecosystems must have both biotic as well as abiotic factors
What is an amino acid?
An organic compound containing an amino group and a carboxyl group
What is the cell theory?
A fundamental principle in biology stating that all living organisms are composed of cells
Cellular respiration takes place in the ____.
A. Mitochondria B. Nucleus
C. Ribosomes
A. Mitochondria
What are three differences between RNA and DNA?
RNA has ribose, RNA has uracil, RNA isnt a double helix
What is a biomass?
What is a biuret test?
How do cells communicate with each other?
Through direcr contact and indirectly via chemical signaling
How does sugar get through the cell membrane?
By transport proteins
What is an anticodon?
Three bases on tRNA molecules that are complementary on codons
What are deadzones?
Areas of low oxygen in bodies of water often caused by eutrophication