Chapter One Vocabulary

Question 1

Carbohydrates

Answer 1

Compound made up of carbon, hydrogen and oxygen Atoms. Major source of energy for the body

CHO

Question 2

Proteins

Answer 2

Macromolecule that contains carbon hydrogen oxygen and nitrogen.
Needed for growth and repair

CHON

Question 3

Lipids/fat

Answer 3

Macromolecule made mostly from carbon and hydrogen atoms. Includes fats oils and waxes.

CH

Question 4

Nucleic acid

Answer 4

Macromolecule containing carbon hydrogen oxygen nitrogen and phosphorus

CHONP

Question 5

Cohesion

Answer 5

Attraction between molecules of the same substance. Example – spilling a substance onto the ground (how far will it spell out) or raindrops

Question 6

Adhesion

Answer 6

Force of attraction between different kinds of molecules. Example – the straw and water going/rising up

Question 7

Heat capacity

Answer 7

The amount of energy needed to raise the temperature

Question 8

Solvent

Answer 8

Dissolving substance in a solution

Question 9

Solute

Answer 9

Substance that is dissolved in a solution

Question 10

Solution

Answer 10

Type of Mixture in which all the components are evenly distributed

Question 11

Mixture

Answer 11

Material composed of two or more elements or compounds that are physically mixed but not chemically combined

Question 12

Enzymes

Answer 12

Protein catalysts that speeds up the rate of specific biological reactions

Question 13

Homeostasis

Answer 13

Relevantly constant internal physical and chemical conditions that organisms maintain

Question 14

Organic

Answer 14

Derived from living matter/relating to a bodily organ or organs

Question 15

Fermentation

Answer 15

Process by which cells release energy in the absence of oxygen