Carbohydrates
Protein
Lipid
Nucleic Acid
Introduction to Biology
100
What is the main function of a carbohydrate?
Provides energy to the body
100
What is the function of Proteins?
Storage
Transport
Contractile
Structural
100
What is an example of a Lipid?
Waxes, Fats, Steroids, and Oils
100
What is the main function of a nucleic acid?
store gene expressions and information
100
What is the basic unit of life?
A cell
200
Cells break down macromolecules by a process called what?
Hydrolysis
200
What is the purpose of Enzymes?
Control the rate of a chemical reaction
200
What is the main function of a lipid?
Fats store energy, help to insulate the body, and cushion and protect organs
200
Two examples of nucleic acids are...?
RNA and DNA
200
What organisms do sexual reproduction?
Multicellular organisms
300
What is Glycogen an example of?
Polysaccharides
300
This process makes amino acids by removing water.
Condensation or Dehydration Synthesis
300
What is an example of a Saturated Fat?
Butter, Margarine, Shortening
300
What are the bases of the DNA?
Adenine (A)
Guanine (G)
Thymine (T)
Cytosine (C)
300
What is the definition of Evolution?
Populations of organisms change over generations (time)
400
What substance is an example of a Disaccharides?
Sucrose
Lactose
Maltose
400
What does denature mean?
Change or unfolding of the protein
400
Cell membranes are made of lipids called?
Phospholipids
400
What are the bases of RNA?
Adenine (A)
Guanine (G)
Uracil (U)
Cytosine (C)
400
What is a chemotrophs?
use different chemical processes to get energy
500
How are monosaccharides main fuel for cellular work?
Due to Glucose
500
How does homeostasis apply to Proteins?
Keeping the balance in temperature and pH so that the proteins won't denature
500
What are two examples of steroids?
Estrogen and Testosterone
500
What type of molecule is shown?
Nucleotides
500
Fill in the rest of the Levels of Organization:
Cells → tissues
Tissues → organs
Organs →
systems
Systems →
ORGANISM