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