CoL
Timmy started as a baby and is now an adult. Which characteristic of life is this an example of?
Growth/development
1 oxygen and 2 hydrogen
What are the 4 macromolecules?
Carbs, Lipids, Proteins, Nucleic Acids
Which macro gives the body short term energy?
Carbs
speed up chemical reactions (catalysts)
Giraffes in the past had short necks, but modern day giraffes only have long necks. What characteristic of life is this an example of?
Evolve/evolution
An insect standing on the surface of a pond is an example of which PoW?
Surface Tension
What are the monomers of lipids?
fatty acids
Which macro provides the body with long term energy storage?
lipids
The part of an enzyme that has a specific shape and determines it's job.
Active Site
Timmy once touched a hot pan, but quickly yanked his hand away before he got burned too badly. Which characteristic of life is this?
Response to stimuli
Hydrophobic
What are the monomers of nucleic acids?
nucleotides
What macro can be found in foods like bread, pasta and candy?
carbohydrates
This binds with the active site of the enzyme if their shapes match.
Substrate
Your body must adjust your blood pressure when you stand up to make sure your brain gets enough oxygen. Which characteristic of life best explains this?
Homeostasis
Water can move from the roots to the leaves of plants because of this PoW.
Capillary Action
What are the monomers of proteins?
amino acids
lipids
When an enzyme loses it's shape and can no longer function its called _______.
Denature
What are ALL 8 characteristics of life?
Cells, DNA, Grow/Develop, Reproduce, Respond, Homeostasis, Energy, Evolve
Polar molecule
What are the monomers of carbohydrates?
monosaccharides
What are two examples of nucleic acids?
DNA and RNA
Enzymes are an example of which macromolecule?
Proteins