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science quiz #1
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| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| cell | the basic unit 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 its enviroment, and is typically compossed of phospholipids. Allows for the selective passage of some cells. |
| Vesicle | a membranous and usually fluid-filled sac |
| Organic Molecule | molecules containing carbon, usually associated with living things. Examples of organic moleculesfound in a tested metiorite: hydrocarbons, amino acids, fatty acids, and protien |
| polymers | many molecules linked together |
| monomers | molecule |
| amino acids | are the monomers of protiens |
| sugars | are the monomers of charbohydrates |
| fatty acids, glycorals, and phosphorates | are the monomers of lipids |
| the three most commom elements in living things | carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen |
| the three parts of the definition of life | made of cells, uses energy to grow, and can change over time |