Brainscape's Knowledge GenomeTM

Browse over 1 million classes created by top students, professors, publishers, and experts.


See full index

Biology > Chemistry of Life > Flashcards

Chemistry of Life Flashcards

1
Q

Atoms

A

Smallest building blocks of matter. Combine to form molecules.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

Cells

A

Make up the basic unit of life.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

Inorganic Substances

A

Do not contain carbon ( except for CO2 and carbonates.)

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

Inorganic Substances are required by?

A

Living Organisms

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

Water is essential to?

A

Plants and Animals.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

In plants water is required for?

A

Photosynthesis.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

In animals water is required for ?

A

An important role in nutrition.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

Water in both plants and animals

A

Provides a fluid medium for chemical reation

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

Roughage

A

Fibre

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

Mineral salts

A

Needed for plants and animals for the maintenance of cell functions , growth and development

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

Sodium for animals

A

Regulates osmotic balance in body fluids.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q

Sodium in plants

A

Maintains water balance of cell sap and keeps cells turgid.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
13
Q

Potassium in plants

A

Plays role in opening and closing of the stomata

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
14
Q

Potassium in animals

A

Plays role in transimissionof nerve impulses

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
15
Q

Calcium in plants

A

Component of middle lamella of cell wall

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
16
Q

Calcium for animals

A

Used to build strong bones and teeth

17
Q

Phosphorus in plants

A

Component of cell membranes and atp

18
Q

Phosphorus in animals

A

Used to build bones and teeth

19
Q

Iron in plants

A

Required for chlorophyll synthesis

20
Q

Iron in animals

A

Form part of the haemoglobin molecule

21
Q

Macro elements

A

Elements required in higher quantities

22
Q

Micro elements

A

Required in smaller quantities

23
Q

Functions of water

A

1) Digestion
2)Medium 4 all chemicals reactions
3) Transport food
4) Dissolve waste`

24
Q

Digestion

A

Break down large soluble substances into soluble substances.

25
Q

Medium for

A

All chemcial reaction

26
Q

Transport food

A

Along the alimentary canal mineral sorts in plamts

27
Q

Dissolve waste substances

A

in blood to for urine and sweat

28
Q

3rsssxUse of firtillizers

A

Biology (17 decks)

Brainscape helps you reach your goals faster, through stronger study habits.
© 2025 Bold Learning Solutions. Terms and Conditions