CH:2 Biochemistry
Why is carbon a basis for life?
Bonding properties, since carbon can bind to 4 other atoms
What is the plasma membrane made up of?
Lipid bilayer
What tissue makes up the brain?
Nervous tissue
What are the two layers of the skin?
Epidermis and dermis
Name one function of the skeletal system.
Support, structure, storage of minerals, production of blood cells
What does hydrophobic mean?
Doesn't interact with water
What is the control center of the cell that contains genes?
Nucleus
What tissue has the functions of protecting and sensory reception?
Epithelial tissue
Which gland secretes sebum?
Sebaceous glands
What bone tissue has a dense outer layer?
Compact bone
What is the bond that forms a protein?
Peptide bond
What is the function of cytoplasm?
Jelly-like substances that contains the organelles
What type of muscle tissue is under conscious control?
Voluntary muscle/ Skeletal muscle
State a function of the skin.
Protection
Uses sunlight to make Vitamin D
Sense of touch
What vitamin and mineral is needed to prevent osteoporosis?
Vitamin D and calcium
State two characteristics of DNA.
Double strand, Bases: A,T,C,G, genetic information, deoxyribose sugar
What is the function of the mitochondria?
Makes ATP, energy
State one type of muscle tissue that is under unconscious control.
Smooth or cardiac muscle
What type of sweat gland is most numerous and is a simple, coiled gland?
Eccrine
The skull, vertebral column, and thoracic cage are a part of the ________ skeleton.
axial
State two characteristics of RNA.
Single strand, Bases: A, U, C, G, ribose sugar
What is the function of the Golgi apparatus?
Packing and shipping of proteins
Tissues make up _____
Organs
What layer of the dermis is deeper and has cleavage tension lines?
Reticular layer
How do the legs look of a child with Rickets?
Bowed in or out