Biology 5 level 1

Question 1

universal solvent

Answer 1

the ability water has to dissolve many substances

Question 2

polar molecule

Answer 2

a molecule that has partial positive end and a partial negative end

Question 3

organic macromolecules

Answer 3

molecules important for life based on the element carbon

Question 4

monomer

Answer 4

the building block of a polymer or macromolecule

Question 5

polymer

Answer 5

many monomers put together to make a large molecule

Question 6

nucleic Acid

Answer 6

stores and transmits genetic or hereditary information

Question 7

carbohydrate

Answer 7

sugars that give cells short term energy

Question 8

protein

Answer 8

provides structure, aids in transport, defense and growth and repair

Question 9

lipid

Answer 9

provides long term energy and insulation for organisms

Question 10

hydrogen Bond

Answer 10

an attraction between the positive hydrogen of one molecule and a partial negative area on a DIFFERENT molecule

Question 11

hydrophilic

Answer 11

Water loving

Question 12

hydrophobic

Answer 12

Water hating

Question 13

Capillary action

Answer 13

Water rising in a small space against the pull of gravity