CoL
All living things are made of ___________.
CELLS!
Bacteria dividing into two identical daughter cells is an example of this.
reproduction
The general term for sugar molecules, providing quick energy for the body
carbohydrates
This macromolecule is important for insulation.
lipid
An electric train is traveling from east to west, and the wind is blowing from north to south. In which direction does the smoke go?
Electric trains don’t produce smoke.
A frog's metamorphosis from a tadpole is a clear example of this characteristic.
growth and development
Your pupils shrink in bright light. What is the stimuli?
the bright light
A diverse group of nonpolar molecules, including fats and oils, used for long-term energy storage.
lipids
What is the monomer of a carbohydrate?
monosaccharide
What gets wetter the more it dries?
A towel
The ability of a plant to bend towards a light source demonstrates this characteristic.
response to stimuli
A single-celled bacterium and a multi-celled elephant both demonstrate this fundamental characteristic.
Made of cells
The monomer of a protein.
amino acid
This macromolecule stores your genetic material.
nucleic acids
It is lighter than a feather, but you usually can’t hold it for more than two minutes. What is it?
A breath
The sum of all chemical reactions that occur within an organism to maintain life.
Metabolism
Cellular respiration, which breaks down glucose to release energy, is a key part of this overall characteristic.
metabolism
The two main building blocks of lipids: glycerol and _______.
fatty acids
One of the main building blocks of the body, with functions ranging from structural support to speeding up chemical reactions
protein
What travels the world while staying in a corner?
A stamp.
Maintaining a body temperature of in humans, despite external changes, is an example of this.
homeostasis
The specialized beaks of Darwin's finches are a classic example of this long-term change in a population.
adapting to the environment
A special type of protein that acts as a catalyst to speed up chemical reactions in the body.
enzyme
Which part of the cell is made of lipids?
The cell membrane
I travel with my partner, a natural pair. When you are close, we're both right there. But from afar, I lead the way-- My friend arrives a beat delayed.
Lightning (and thunder)