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Biology Week #2
Dixon Biology Week #2
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| ATP | Energy currency of the cell. Adenosine Triphosphate |
| Condon | Consistis of 3 nucleotides. Codes for a specific amino acid |
| RNA | Found in the nucleus and cytoplasm. Carries information to make proteins and contains the 5 carbon sugar Ribose |
| Aerobic | With oxygen present. |
| Nucleotide | Consists of a nitrogen base, phosphate group, and a 5 carbon sugar. Is the buildig block for DNA and RNA. |
| Cellular Respiration | The complete breakdown of glucose in the presence of oxygen. Occurs in the mitochondria of a cell. |
| DNA | Found only in the nucleus. Contains the genetic information for the cell and the 5 carbon sugar Deoxyribose. |
| Photosynethesis | Makes Glucose using energy obtained from the sun. Turn chemical energy into food. |
| Anaerobic | Without oxygen present. |
| Ectoderm | Outer layer of cells; forms the epidermis, nervous system and sensory organs. |
| Coelom | The body cavity of an organism. |