Macromolecules
Taxonomy
Properties of Water
What does it mean to be alive?
Chemistry
Random Trivia
100
What kind of macromolecule do our cells use for a quick boost of energy? Which would we use to store long term energy?
quick energy-carbohydrates
long term energy- lipids
100
What is the largest taxonomic category?
Domain
100
Give an example of a hydrophilic substance?
Salt or sugar
100
True or False? All living things must have at least one cell.
True! To be alive, the organism must have one or more cells
100
Atoms are composed of 3 subatomic particles, what are they?
electrons, protons and neutrons
100
What artist painted the Mona Lisa?
Leonardo da Vinci
200
What do we use proteins for?
Lots of things! But mainly structure and support, enzymes and cell communication
200
We use binomial nomenclature to give organisms a scientific name. What two taxonomic categories do we use to find this name?
Genus and Species
200
True or False? It is possible for substances that are hydrophobic to dissolve in water.
False! Their molecules can be dispersed, but not fully dissolved
200
What is an example of homeostasis?
Sweating, shivering, panting, goosebumps
200
What is polarity?
in a chemical bond, separation of charge into positive and negative regions
200
Who won the first season of American Idol?
Kelly Clarkson
300
In what macromolecule would you find a peptide bond?
Proteins
300
What are the 4 Eukaryotic kingdoms?
Animal, Plant, Fungi, Protist
300
Which special property of water give it "surface tension"?
Cohesion- property in which the molecules of a substance resist separating from one another
300
What is the smallest unit of life?
Cells
300
Draw an accurate diagram of an atom. Show me:
-electrons, protons, neutrons, the nucleus
300
How many hearts does an octopus have?
3
400
What do we call the monomers of nucleic acids?
Nucleotides
400
Which eukaryotic kingdom breaks down its food outside of its body? (decomposer)
Fungi
400
True or False? Hydrogen bonds are chemical bonds.
False! They are not a chemical bond because they do not create a new molecule.
400
What do we call an organism that needs an external energy source to survive?
Consumers
400
What are the 2 types of CHEMICAL bonds?
Covalent and Ionic
400
What was the most streamed song of 2024?
Espresso by Sabrina Carpenter
500
What do we call the type of lipid that makes up the lipid (“fatty”) bilayer (“double membrane”) that surrounds our cells?
phospholipids
500
What are the 3 known domains?
Eukaryotes, Archaea, Bacteria
500
Why is it so special that solid water is less dense than liquid?
It is what prevents all of the water on Earth from completely freezing
500
True or False? All living things must reproduce sexually?
False! All living things need to be able to reproduce and pass on their DNA, but it doesn't have to be sexually.
500
What are the 6 most abundant elements in organic molecules?
CHONPS!
Carbon, Hydrogen, Oxygen, Nitrogen, Phosphorus, Sulfur
500
What is it called when a bowler makes three strikes in a row?
A Turkey