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FCSDBio-MT Rev 1
Biology Vocab MT Rev 1
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| homeostasis | steady state or balance |
| hypothesis | educated guess |
| carbohydrates | C,H,O - glucose - energy |
| lipids | C,H,O - fatty acids & glycerol - energy |
| proteins | C,H,O,N - amino acids - growth & repair |
| enzymes | catalyst (assistant) for reactions, activities |
| ribosomes | Protein synthesis (make proteins) |
| nucleus | control center; contains DNA, genes |
| mitochondria | cellular respiration (for energy) |
| chloroplast | contain chlorophyll for photosynthesis |
| vacuoles | storage |
| cell membrane | allows things in & out of a cell |
| photosynthesis | light energy to chemical energy |
| chromatography | separate molecules in a liquid mixture (plant pigments) |
| respiration | making emergy from break down of food |
| diffusion | moving from high to low concentration; no energy required |
| active transport | moving from low to high concentration; requires energy |