Key Vocabulary
What is the term for the system that breaks down food?
Digestive System
What do carbohydrates primarily provide?
Short-Term Energy (Quick)
What is formed when two or more amino acids undergo a synthesis reaction?
Protein
Name a macromolecule made of fatty acids.
Lipids
What is the function of the mouth in the digestive system?
Process of digestion by mechanically breaking down food and mixing it with saliva
What is the smallest unit of a macromolecule?
Monomer
What is the main function of proteins in the body?
Regulate body processes and Create structures (Many Functions)
What is the process called when a polymer is broken down into its monomers?
Digestion
What are proteins made up of?
Amino Acids
What is the main function of the large intestine?
Water Absorption (Wide Tube to Absorb Water)
What type of reaction breaks down complex substances into simpler molecules?
Digestion Reaction
What do lipids primarily provide?
Long-Term Energy (Stored)
What process occurs when monomers create polymers?
Synthesis
Which macromolecule is made up of monosaccharides?
Carbohydrates
If a protein did not have the correct structure, what would be the result?
The protein would be unable to complete its function (job)
Define the term that describes the arrangement and organization of parts in biology.
Structure
What is the role of nucleic acids?
Store and transmit genetic information
How do carbon and nitrogen move throughout an ecosystem?
Carbon & Nitrogen are passed on / reused (CYCLED) between living and nonliving factors in the ecosystem
What macromolecule stores and transmits genetic information?
How does the structure of the small intestine contribute to its function?
A large surface area (very long tube) that allows for nutrient absorption
What type of cycle involves the exchange of glucose, methane, and other molecules among the atmosphere, land, water, and organisms?
Carbon Cycle
Which macromolecule is involved in nearly every biological process?
Proteins
Explain how the structure of proteins relates to their function.
The arrangement of amino acids (shape) determines the protein's job (function)
Name an example of a carbohydrate.
Sugars & Starches (Glucose, Fructose, Starch, Celluose, -ose)
Describe how the arrangement of the organs in the digestive system and how this helps the system function as a whole.
Each organ is specialized for a specific role, collectively working together to efficiently process food.
*Specific Order to Digest Food the Best