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Bio Vocab #3
Levels of Organiation
| Term | Definition |
|---|---|
| Carbohydrates | Main source of energy and structural supports |
| Lipids | Macromolecule that stores energy and are hydrophobic |
| Nucleic Acids | macromolecule that stores and transmits genetic information |
| proteins | macromolecule that controls rate of reactions, fights disease, forms muscle and bone. |
| Atom | the simplest piece of matter, one basic unit of a chemical element |
| Molecule | Two or more atoms bonded together by chemical bonds |
| Cells | Basic unit of life |
| Tissue | Group of similarly specialized cells that perform certain functions |
| Organ | Group of tissues that work together perform a special function |
| Organ system | Group of organs that work together to perform one or more function |
| Organism | An individual living thing that can react, grow, and maintain homeostasis |