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Science Test #1
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| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| cell | the basic units of life; all living things today are made of cells or are the products of cells. |
| cell membrane | the outer barrier of a cell. separates a cell from the enviornment, and is typically composed of phospholipids. allows for the selective passage of some molecule. |
| vesicle | a membranous and usually fluid-filled sac |
| organic molecules | molecules containing carbon, usually associated with living things. examples of organic molecules found in the tested meteorite: hydrocarbons, amino acids, fatty acids, and proteins. |
| polymer | many molecules linked together (made of monomers) |
| monomer | one molecule |
| amino acids | the monomers of protiens |
| sugars | monomers of carbohydrates |
| fatty acids, glycerols, phosphates | monomers of lipids |
| found in molecules that make up all living things | hydrogen, oxygen, carbon |
| three main part to the definition of life | made of cells, contains |