Cells
Where in the cell is DNA found?
nucleus
Nutrition is a life function revolving around obtaining and using what?
Food
Amino acids are the building blocks of which macromolecule?
proteins
The purpose of cellular respiration is to create what?
energy
Name the tool that can be used to view a cell.
Microscope
Proteins are made in which organelle?
Ribosome
What is the movement of materials (nutrients, gases) around the body is known as? (think: UPS/Amazon)
transport
Fatty acids are the monomers of which macromolecule?
lipids
What gas is released as a result of photosynthesis?
Oxygen
Define "autotroph."
An organism that makes its own food.
If someone had a disease that made them have less mitochondria than normal, what would they struggle to make?
ATP/energy
What important molecule, made in the mitochondria, helps living things complete all of the necessary life processes?
Carbohydrates are broken down into which monomer that is used to make energy?
glucose, sugar
Where in the cell does cellular respiration occur?
mitochondria
Why do siblings looks similar but not identical?
They share some of their traits from their parents.
In terms of levels of organization, cells that work together are called
tissues
This word can mean "breathing," but more specifically means "creating energy."
Respiration
What is the most important example of a nucleic acid?
DNA
Name all 3 requirements for plants to start photosynthesis. (What does a plant need?)
CO2, sunlight, water
Some people's bodies are not able to regulate blood sugar if they have diabetes. What is the name of the hormone that lowers blood sugar?
insulin
How does the cell membrane maintain homeostasis (keep a stable internal environment) in the cell?
it regulates what enters and leaves the cell
What happens in the life function of excretion?
removal of wastes
Which body system helps you break down the macromolecules in food?
digestive system
How are cellular respiration and photosynthesis related?
They are opposite reactions
Name two body systems that work together.