Vocabulary
The characteristics of life
Misc.
Macromolecules
Macromolecules Vocabulary
100

What is the definition of Organism?

Form of life consisting of interdependent parts

100

All organisms need to maintain what to survive?

Homeostasis

100

What kind of reproduction are to organisms needed?

Sexual Reproduction

100

What is the Monomer of a Carbohydrate?

Monosaccharide

100

What is the definition of Monosaccharide?

Single sugar molecule

200

What is the definition of Unicellular? 

Organism consisting of a single cell

200

All living things require what?

Energy

200

What kind of reproduction is only one organism needed?

Asexual Reproduction

200

What are the elements in Carbohydrates?

Carbon

Hydrogen

Oxygen

200

What is the definition of Carbohydrate?

A compound made up of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen; a major source of energy for the human body

300

What is the definition of Autotroph?

Organisms that produce their own food energy

300

All living things are made up of what?

One or more cells

300

What is the Polymer of a Carbohydrate?

Polysaccharide 

300

What is the ratio of a lipid?

There is no ratio

300

What is the definition of Nucleic Acid?

Macromolecule containing hydrogen, carbon, oxygen, nitrogen, and phosphorus

400

What is the definition of Homeostasis?

Ability to maintain stable internal conditions

400

What do all organisms need to do to keep their species around?

Reproduce

400

What are the functions of Lipids?

Long term energy, Cell membrane, Insulation

400

What are the elements in proteins?

Oxygen, Hydrogen, Carbon, Nitrogen, sometimes Sulfur

400

What is the definition of Polysaccharide?

Large macromolecule formed from multiple monosaccharides

500

What is the definition of Biology?

Branch of science that deals with structure, function, growth and evolution of organisms

500

An organism pulling a thorn out of their skin they are doing what?

Responding to Stimuli
500

Name all Monomers AND Polymers of Carbohydrates, Lipids, Proteins, and Nucleic Acids

Monosaccharide, Polysaccharide, Fatty Acids, Triglycerides, Nucleotide, Nucleic Acid, Amino Acids, and Polypeptide

500

List the functions of Proteins

Speed up Chemical Reactions, Fight infections, Cell Communication, Structural Support, Transports and Stores Nutrients 

500

What is the definition of Disaccharide?

A sugar with two monosaccharide molecules