LEC 1 Flashcards
1
Q
What is homeostasis?
A
State of similar/same condition
2
Q
How do cell types differ in the amount of water they contain?
A
Depends on fat, function, and composition
3
Q
What are the four major categories of cellular lipids?
A
Free fatty acids, triglycerides, phospholipids, steroids
4
Q
A protein is composed primarily of…
A
Amino Acids
5
Q
How do proteins differ in their function?
A
depend on the molecule they are attached to
6
Q
What are the general structures of carbohydrate?
A
Monosaccharides, Disaccharides, & Polysaccharides
7
Q
What is the major substrate of glycolysis?
A
Glucose
8
Q
What is the function of riboses in RNA and DNA?
A
Attach to form backbone with phosphate
9
Q
What are the most abundant ions in animal cells?
A
Calcium, Potassium, Sodium, and Phosphorus
