Characteristics of Life
Vocabulary
macromolecule
Enzymes
Surprise
100
How many characteristics of life do all LIVING things share?
8
100
What is the definition of "BIO"?
Life
100
Carbohydrates and Lipids are made up of which elements?
Carbon, Hydrogen and Oxygen
100
What is the basic function of enzymes?
To speed up / catalyze reactions
100
What are Endothermic reactions in reference to the reactants and products?
This is where Products have a higher energy level than reactants
200
The image below shows a bird in white snow, what characteristic of life is being demonstrated here?
Adapting to its environment
200
What are monomers?
Small units that make up polymers
200
How many macromolecules are there and what are the names of them?
4
Carbohydrates, Lipids, Proteins and Nucleic Acids
200
Enzymes end in _______.
- ase
200
If something is made up of amino acid chains what is it?
A protein
300
What are the two types of reproduction?
Asexual and Sexual
300
Many monomers linked together make up what?
Polymers
300
The monomers of nucleic acids are known as what?
Nucleotides
300
Enzymes _________ the reaction's activation energy.
lower, decrease
300
If something is made up of many sugars what is it?
Polysaccharides
400
Do individuals or groups evolve?
Animals/ species evolve as a group -- individuals cannot evolve on their own
400
What does the prefix (beginning root of a word) ENDO mean?
within
400
What are the building blocks of Carbohydrates?
Monosaccharides, simple sugars, sugars
400
What happens when temperature or pH are not optimal for enzymes?
Denaturation, denature
400
What are Exothermic reactions in reference to the reactants and products?
Exothermic energy is released. The reactants have a higher energy level than the products.
500
What are the EIGHT characteristics of life? (be specific)
1. Ability to adapt and evolve
2. Have universal Genetic Code
3. Maintain Homeostasis
4. Grow and Develop
5. Ability to Reproduce
6. Responds to Stimuli in Their Environment
7. Need Energy to Survive
8. Made of 1 or more cells
500
Looking at the above image at what temperature will the enzyme perform best at?
40 degrees Celsius
41-45 will also be accepted
500
What are two examples of Nucleic Acids?
DNA and RNA
500
Where do substrates bind on an enzyme?
The Active Site
500
What is something that we use in the kitchen or as a moisturizer that is an example of a lipid ?
Oils, coconut oils, olive oil etc.