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Matter_Quiz
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| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| enzyme | proteins that speed up chemical reactions |
| element | the different types of atoms. Cannot be broken down into a simpler substance. 118 on the periodic table elements |
| amino acids | building blocks of protein |
| inorganic compound | a compound that does not contain carbon...nonliving |
| atom | smallest particle of matter |
| compound | 2 or more different types of elements or atoms that are bonded together |
| water | for chemical reactions to take place, keeps cell shape and size, helps maintain constant body temperature |
| lipids | have more energy than carbs, important part of cell membrane |
| nucleic acids | contains instructions to carry out life functions, pass traits from parents to offspring, dna and rna |
| chemicals of life | protein, nucleic acids, water, carbohydrates |
| organic compound | compounds that contain carbon, matter that is living, was living or produced by a living thing |
| subscript | shows the number of atoms of the element in front of it |
| carbohydrates | main source of energy for cells, important for cell walls and cell membrane, found in starches and sugars |
| protein | needed for cell and tissue growth and repair |
| formula | show types of elements and the # of atoms in a compound |
| molecule | 2 or more atoms that are bonded together |
| matter | anything that has mass and takes up space |