Macromolecules
The smallest unit of a macromolecule
The smallest unit of matter
What is the atom
Define "observation"
Description of something that we know by using our senses
This tool allows you to see very small samples by magnifying what you can see
What is a microscope
This macromolecule offers 0 grams of energy
What is nucleic acid
The small charged particle that determines if a bond is negative or positive
What is an electron
(answers vary)
List a branch of biology
microbiology, virology, cell biology, immunology, zoology, genetics, evolutionary biology, environmental science, etc...
The SECOND macromolecule your body will break down for fuel
What are lipids
The property of water that explains the attraction BETWEEN water molecules
What is cohesions
500microliters converted to milliliters
0.5 mL
Draw which of the three will give you the most precise measurement:
a graduated cylinder, beaker, or test tube
What is a graduated cylinder (picture)
List at least three functions of proteins
Structure, hormone regulation, biochemical reaction control (enzymes), transport, movement (contractile), antibodies, etc.
What is electrical charge (Polar= uneven distribution, nonpolar= no charge)
List the steps of the technological design process
2. solution design
3. implementation
4. evaluation
(multiple answers)
Draw and correctly label a phospholipid
Picture with phosphate group head and fatty acid tail
The six elements necessary for life
Independent= "cause", what is tested
Dependent= "effect", what the result is
BMI represents this
Body Mass Index; percentage of body fat