Macromolecules
What is the main function of a carbohydrate?
Quick source of energy
Where is the DNA of an eukaryotic organism found?
In the nucleus
Prokaryotic or Eukaryotic?
A cell that lacks a nucleus and membrane bound organelles.
This theory explains that living things can only arise from other living things.
Biogenesis
Which macromolecule is not typically found on a nutrition label?
nucleic acids
What is the monomer of a protein called?
Amino Acid
This is the site of photosynthesis
chloroplast
Prokaryotic or Eukaryotic?
This cell reproduces through mitosis.
Eukaryotic
This theory explains that life on Earth arose from nonliving things through natural processes.
Abiogenesis/ Spontaneous Generation
Which macromolecule is better for storing energy when comparing gram for gram?
lipids
Other than long term storage of energy, why else are lipids important to an organism?
main component of cell membranes, insulation, hormones
This part of the cell is made up of a phospholipid bilayer and controls what moves in and out of the cell.
Cell membrane/ plasma membrane
Prokaryotic and Eukaryotic cells are best distinguished by what characteristic?
location of genetic material
This theory explains how organelles, such as the mitochondrion and chloroplast, arose in organisms.
Endosymbiotic Theory
What is the first thing you should do when you walk into the classroom?
Grab your binder!
What are the 3 parts of a nucleotide?
sugar, nitrogen base, phosphate group
This is the cite of cellular respiration.
mitochondria
Prokaryotic or Eukaryotic?
An organism that is unicellular and has free-floating DNA.
Prokaryotic
This man demonstrated that bacterial growth on a sterilized nutrient broth was due to contamination by pre-existing microorganisms in the air and debunked abiogenesis.
What does biology mean?
What do enzymes do?
Speed up chemical reactions
This is the site of protein synthesis.
ribosome
Prokaryotic or Eukaryotic?
A cell that has mitochondria and is larger than 10 micrometers.
Eukaryotic
What are the 3 characteristics of cell theory?
1. all living organisms are composed of cells
2. the cell is the basic unit of life
3. cells arise from pre-existing cells
What is Mrs. Urban's first name and what is the correct spelling?
Carie