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reproduce
living things pass down their DNA to their offspring
Senses and responds to change. What does this maintain?
It is cold out, therefore, my body shivers. If it is hot out, then my body sweats. It does this to maintain homeostasis
Made of Cells(what are they, how many cells are we made from?
Cells are the basic units of life. All organisms are made from one or more cells
Uses energy (how does it affect metabolic activity). What is cell’s fuel source?
Organisms use energy to fuel metabolic activity.A cells fuel source is ATP
Grows and Develops. How do organisms do this?
Living organisms have a life cycle where they grow and develop over time.
Glycogen(not glucose). What is it, and where is it stored?
Complex Carb that is stored in our muscle and liver
Intra
root word for inside
Hypo
root word for less than usual
Macro
root word for large
Calorie
unit for energy
DNA. What biomolecule is it, and what does it contain?
Nucleic acid that contains genetic info/blueprint of our body
Biology
the scientific study of life
Enzyme. What Biomolecule is it and what is it’s purpose?
protein that speeds up chemical reactions in the body
Cellulose. What is it, and where is it found?
complex carb that is found in the cell wall of plants
Glucose
blood sugar
poly
root word for many
homeostasis
the balanced internal state our bodies need to maintain
hyper
root word for more than usual
Adenosine Triphosphate (ATP)
fuel source for cells
monomer
a small unit that can be repeated to build a larger molecule
why is water most important nutrient
because, you live the shortest without drinking water
organic vs. inorganic. What does it contain, and where is it come from?
organic contains carbon and come from living things, inorganic don’t
why have food labels?
to know what they are eating, if they are allergic to something or on a diet, and to keep companies honest
vitamins vs. minerals and how they are different and same
they are both nutrients, vitamins have carbon and are made by plants or animals