Definitions Pt2

Question 1

Acidic

Answer 1

A solution with a pH below 7

Question 2

Basic

Answer 2

A solution with a pH above 7

Question 3

Buffers

Answer 3

Solutions that are used as a means of keeping pH at a nearly constant value

Question 4

Carbohydrate (mono, di, poly)

Answer 4

An organic molecule made of monosaccharides (simple sugars). Provide quick energy for living things.
Mono- one monomer
Di- two monomers
Poly- three or more monomers

Question 5

Monomer

Answer 5

A compound whose molecules can join together to form polymers
The

Question 6

Starch

Answer 6

Carbohydrates produced by plants to store energy. (Plant energy storage)

Question 7

Cellulose

Answer 7

Carbohydrates made by plants and used as structural component in the cell wall.

Question 8

Glucose

Answer 8

Carbohydrates produced by plants during photosynthesis that fuels cellular respiration.

Question 9

Glycogen

Answer 9

Carbohydrates that animals use for energy storage.

Question 10

Lipid

Answer 10

The biological molecule that is the main component of the cell membrane and also used to store high energy. Made of the structural components fatty acids and glycerol