Cell needs and biochemistry Flashcards
1
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List 6 needs of a cell
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2
Q
How are organic molecules related to all living things?
A
- Organic molecules are the building blocks/ foundation of all living things
3
Q
Name 4 categories of organic molecules which form the basis of all living things?
A
- Carbonhydrates
- Lipids
- Proteins
- Nucleic acid
4
Q
What are the common characteristics of organic molecules?
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- all carbon based ( all contain carbon )
- formed from a few elements join together
- each kind buit from a single type of building block
- their form determines their function ( shape determines how they will behave and react with other molecules )
5
Q
What is the building blocks of carbohydrates?
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- monosaccharide -> sugar
6
Q
What is the building blocks of lipids?
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- fatty acids
7
Q
What is the building blocks of proteins?
A
- amino acids
8
Q
What is the building blocks of nucleic acids?
A
- nucleotides
9
Q
What is polymer?
A
- large molecule
10
Q
What are the elements contained in carbohydrates?
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- carbon
- hydrogen
- oxygen
11
Q
What are 3 classes of carbohydrates
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- starch ( food storage in plants, energy in human body )
- glycogen ( food storage in animal
- cellulose ( structural support in plans )
12
Q
What is the structure of a fatty acid?
A
- a chain of carbons with hydrogen attached to each side
13
Q
what are 2 types of nucleic acid?
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- DNA
- RNA
