Biochemistry
What does the prefix "macro" in macromolecule mean?
Large
What shape is the bacteria, "spirillum"?
Spiral shaped
What does the prefix "iso" mean?
Same
What is the "powerhouse" of the cell?
The mitochondria.
What type of molecule has one positive and one negative end charge.
Polar molecule
Name one of the things that plant cells have, but not animal cells.
Cell wall, chloroplast, or large permanent vacuole.
True of False: ONLY the brain helps with maintaining homeostasis.
What pigment gives plants their green color?
Name the elements that make up nucleic acid.
Carbon, Hydrogen, Oxygen, Nitrogen, Phosphorous.
What's the difference between a prokaryotic and eukaryotic cell?
Prokaryotic cells don't have a nucleus while eukaryotic cells do.
What system is your skin a part of?
Integumentary system
What are the products of Photosynthesis?
Glucose and water.
What is the formation of a larger molecule with the release of water molecules?
Dehydration Synthesis
Which organelle is responsible for creating carbohydrates?
Chloroplast
Fill in the blank:
___________ refers to low blood calcium levels.
Hypocalcemia
Aerobic respiration requires glucose and ___?
Oxygen
MET, ASN, TRP, GLN
In a eukaryotic cell, where is the genetic information kept?
Nucleus
In an isotonic solution, will the water move in or out of the cell?
TRICK QUESTION; it will move in AND out of the cell.
What does ATP stand for?
Adenosine triphosphate