Units 1 & 2 Bio

Question 1

organic molecule

Answer 1

contain multiple carbon and hydrogen atoms. They make up living things.

Question 2

monosaccharide

Answer 2

monomers of carbohydrates are simple sugars called _____________. ; examples include glucose, frucose and galactose.

Question 3

polysaccharide

Answer 3

storage of carbohydrates in plants

Question 4

monomer

Answer 4

the smaller units, or _______, bond together to form larger molecules.

Question 5

polymer

Answer 5

the larger molecules formed from monomers are called ________.

Question 6

subunit

Answer 6

a protein ________ is a polypeptide chain or single protein molecule that assembles with others to form a protein complex.

Question 7

carbohydrate

Answer 7

quick energy

Question 8

simple carbohydrate

Answer 8

-super fast energy
-fruit/candy
-benedict’s test

Question 9

complex carbohydrate

Answer 9

-pastas or breads
-iodine test
-monomer glucose

Question 10

lipid

Answer 10

Lipids= Fats; stored energy, support and insulation

Question 11

insulation

Answer 11

layers of thick skin which stops the flow of heat from body part is called __________.

Question 11

iodine test

Answer 11

the test for complex carbohydrates

Question 12

benedicts test

Answer 12

the test for simple carbohydrates

Question 13

glycogen

Answer 13

-storage of carbohydrates in animals (muscles and liver)

Question 14

cellulose

Answer 14

-cell walls of plant cells
-support
-cellu”lose” = carbohydrate

Question 15

glucose

Answer 15

quick energy

Question 16

protein

Answer 16

1. build and repair body tissue
   2.fights diseases (antibodies)
   3.sends messages (hormones)
   4.control reactions (enzymes)
   5.maintains and helps homeostasis
   6.controls blood sugar

Question 17

amino acid

Answer 17

_______ _____ are molecules used by all living things to make proteins.

Question 18

biurets test

Answer 18

the test for proteins.

Question 19

nucleic acid

Answer 19

controls genetic information; makes proteins to create traits

Question 20

nucleotide

Answer 20

a ___________ is an organic compound made up of three subunits.

Question 21

enzyme

Answer 21

are proteins; so they’re made of amino acids they are also catalysts

Question 22

catalyst

Answer 22

Temperature, pH, and the concentration of substrates usually tend to catalyze chemical reactions.

Question 23

optimum

Answer 23

the most favorable condition for the growth and reproduction of an organism.

Question 24

denature

Answer 24

temperature damage can _______ an enzyme permanently; they are no longer active and they can’t function.

Question 25

substrate

Answer 25

Enzymes have a specifically shaped area, called an active site, where items can bind. It’s very
specific because the active site is specifically shaped for the ________ that binds there.

Question 26

active site

Answer 26

Each __________ can only fit a specific Substrate or Substrates. ; part of the enzyme where the substrate binds and causes a chemical reaction to occur.

Question 27

reactant

Answer 27

the substances which participate in a chemical reaction, are called _____.

Question 28

product

Answer 28

end substances after a biological process has occurred.

Question 29

independent variable

Answer 29

variable that stands alone and isn’t changed by the other variables you are trying to measure.

Question 30

dependent variable

Answer 30

what you measure in the experiment and what is affected during the experiment.

Question 31

control

Answer 31

a group in the experiment which a variable is not being tested.

Question 32

pH

Answer 32

The ____ is used to tell how acidic or basic a solution is.

Question 33

neutral

Answer 33

have a pH of 7 and are not acidic or basic

Question 34

acid

Answer 34

substances that break apart in water to form a hydrogen ion (h+)

Question 35

base

Answer 35

substances that break apart in water to form a hydroxide ion (OH+)

Question 36

ion

Answer 36

An ____ is an atom or group of atoms that has an electric charge.

Question 37

cation

Answer 37

an ion with positive charge is called _______.

Question 38

anion

Answer 38

an ion with negative charge; meaning it has more electrons than protons.