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Ch 24
Chemistry of living things
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| cells with a nucleus | eukaryotic |
| cells without a nucleus | prokaryotic |
| examples of a simple carbohydrates | fruits, candy, soda |
| has 2 strands ; described as double helix | DNA |
| chemical reaction in chloroplast of plant cells (make energy) | photosynthesis |
| chemical reaction in mitochondria of animal cells (release energy) | cellular respiration |
| Percent of caloric intake that should come from fats. (no more than this) | 30 |
| I calorie holds ____________ joules | 4.18 |
| 1 joule holds ___________ calories | 0.24 |
| catalyst needed for photosynthesis | sunlight |
| Number of calories needed to maintain weight of average person | 2000 |
| waste product of photosynthesis | oxygen |
| waste product of cellular respiration | carbon dioxide |
| has 1 strand; helps make proteins | RNA |