final exam Flashcards
what are the monomers of carbohydrates ?
monosaccharides (single sugar molecule)
what are the elements of carbohydrates?
Carbon
hydrogen
oxygen
what are examples of carbohydrates ?
fructose
galactose
glucose
what are the functions of carbohydrates ?
main source of energy
what are food sources of carbohydrates ?
fruits
veggies
what are elements of lipids ?
Carbon
hydrogen
oxygen
what are monomers of lipids ?
glycerol
3 fatty acids
what are examples of lipids ?
fats
oils
steroids
hormones
what are the functions of lipids ?
stores energy
what are food sources of lipids ?
meats
how are amino acids and proteins related ?
proteins are made up of amino acids
how are simple sugars and starches related ?
simple sugars & starches are both carbohydrates
how are nucleotides related to DNA and RNA?
DNA & RNA make up nucleotides
how are glycerol and fatty acids related to lipids ?
glycerol & fatty acids are monomers of lipids
a body that is dehydrated will have a temp that is ??????
increasing
water acts as a ________ for body temperature ?
buffer
what energy molecules are used for growth and development ?
ATP
Mitochondria:
conducts cellular respiration & ATP
Chloroplasts:
contains green pigment, photosynthesis
what is the function of the cell membrane ? why is this important ?
regulates what enters & exits the cell. it is good for maintaining homeostasis
how does Osmotic pressure relate to Homeostasis ?
equal out water (molecules to ensure stability in the body)
what does homeostasis mean ? why is it important ?
variables are regulated so conditions remain stable & constant. cells can only live in specific conditions
does facilitated diffusion require energy ?
no
when plants conduct photosynthesis what are the reactants ?
Carbon dioxide
water