Biological Organization
Smallest unit
Atom
The molecule that provides the energy "currency" for cellular work is:
ATP
Which organic molecule is the primary source of immediate energy for most organisms?
Carbohydrates
Enzymes speed up chemical reactions by:
Lowering the energy of activation
The "control center" of the eukaryotic cell that contains genetic material is the:
Nucleus
Smallest unit of life
Cell
Water is a polar molecule, which allows it to form ________ bonds with other water molecules.
Hydrogen
Proteins are polymers composed of which monomer?
Amino Acids
What are the primary products of photosynthesis?
Oxygen and glucose
Which organelle is responsible for protein synthesis?
Ribosomes
Most inclusive unit
Biosphere
What type of bond involves the sharing of electrons between atoms?
Covalent
Four Pillars of Organic Molecules
1. Carbohydrates
2. Proteins
3. Lipids
2. Nucleic Acids
Which process moves molecules from an area of low concentration to high concentration using energy?
Active transportation
In which organelle does cellular respiration primarily occur?
Mitochondria