A bacteria cell divides in two, resulting in a genetically identical organism (clone).
Reproduction
What is the smallest unit of life able to maintain all the functions of life?
Cell
What is the monomer of proteins ?
Amino Acids
What is the monomer of carbohydrates ?
Monosaccharides
Ribosomes occur in which type(s) of cells?
ALL CELLS
Maintaining a constant (the same) internal (inside) state
Homeostasis
Smallest form of matter that has all the properties of an element
What is an atom?
What is the monomer of lipids
Triglycerides
What is the monomer of nucleic acids ?
Nucleotides
Mitochondria occur in which type(s) of cells?
All Eukaryotes
All the chemical reactions that occur inside the organism
Metabolism
Type of bond where electrons are shared
Covalent
Match the macromolecule and the function: long-term energy storage
Lipids/Fats
What is the definition of fiber?
Non-digestible carb
DNA occurs in which type(s) of cells?
All cells
A venus flytrap closes when you touch it
Response to stimulus
List the two types of bonds and what happens to their electrons
Covalent: Shared
Ionic: Stolen
Match the macromolecule and the function: instructions for building cells
Nucleic Acids
Which macromolecule makes up the majority of the plasma membrane?
Lipids (phospholipids)
Cell walls occur in what type of cells?
all prokaryotic cells and some eukaryotic cells but not in animal cells
When the level of sugar in the blood is too high, the excess sugar is stored in the muscle to be used later as needed. Which best describes the function of this process?
Homeostasis.
What kind of bond would K and S make?
Ionic
Match the macromolecule and the function: transport
(like carrying oxygen in the blood)
Proteins
Which organelle helps cells recognize each other?
Which macromolecule accomplishes this function?
Plasma membrane uses carbohydrates to differentiate cells
Though medical research has not yet figured out how to make cells that can turn into EVERY type of cell, they can now tell regular cells to make more than one type of cell. What is the term for cells that can become more than one type of cell?
pluripotent cells