31-40 Flashcards
1
Q
The molecule that is the major source of energy for an organism.
A
Carbohydrate
2
Q
The monomer of carbohydrates (sugar).
A
Glucose
3
Q
The molecule needed by organisms for growth and repair.
A
Protein
4
Q
The monomer of protein.
A
Amino Acid
5
Q
A protein that speeds up biological reactions.
A
Enzyme
6
Q
A set of chemical reactions in the cells of living organisms to sustain life.
A
Metabolism
7
Q
The molecule that stores energy and is the main structure of cell membranes.
A
Lipid
8
Q
The substance that is dissolved in a solution.
A
Solute
9
Q
The substance in which the solute dissolves in a solution.
A
Solvent
10
Q
A cell that contains a nucleus.
A
Eukaryotic
