Nessecities Of Life Flashcards
(29 cards)
Element
Pure Substance = One type of Atom
Atom
Basic building block for all substances
Molecule
A substance made up of two or more atoms
Compound
Molecules made up of multiple elements
6 main molecules that make up a living thing
All Organic: Carbon, Hydrogen, Nitrogen, Oxygen, Phosphorus and Sulfur
What do the organic compounds form
Proteins, Carbohydrates, Lipids, ATP, Nucleic Acid
Proteins are broken down to supply cells with ____________
Amino acids
How many types of Amino Acids are there?
Tens of thousands
______________ delivers oxygen to red blood cells.
Hemoglobin
Enzymes start or speed up ____________
Chemical Reations
Carbs are molecules made of __________.
Sugar
Carbs are used by the cell for, and to store__________
Energy
Simple Carbs are made of _______ sugar molecule
1
Complex carbs are ___________ of sugar molecules linked together
Hundreds
Extra sugars are _________
Stored
Lipid can’t mix with __________
Water
Lipids form __________
Membranes
One side of a _______________ is attracted to water while the other is not.
Phospholipid
Cells are mostly __________.
Water
Fats and oils are ________ that store energy.
Lipids
Fats are _______ solids at room temperature.
Solids
Fats are stored in ___________.
Animals
Oils are liquids stored in ________.
Plants
ATP’s are the main carriers of____________.
Energy